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IFTIIN, CropScope and SMART Food Systems launched in Dollo Ado

Twenty-four kebele administrations, district offices, elders, the private sector and WFP joined the launch and re-sensitisation workshop on 13 February 2026.

Officials and partners join hands at the launch of the IFTIIN, CropScope and SMART Food Systems projects in Dollo Ado, 13 February 2026
Officials and partners join hands at the launch of the IFTIIN, CropScope and SMART Food Systems projects in Dollo Ado, 13 February 2026. Photo: Wa-PYDO.
  • When 13 February 2026
  • Where Sumaya Hotel, Dollo Ado
  • Coverage 24 kebeles in Dollo Ado, Dollo Bay and Bokolmayo woredas
  • Period January – December 2026
  • IFTIIN supported by World Food Programme, KfW and German Cooperation

On 13 February 2026, Wa-PYDO held the official launch and re-sensitisation workshop for the IFTIIN, CropScope and SMART Food Systems projects at Sumaya Hotel in Dollo Ado.

The workshop drew strong participation from Dollo Ado, Dollo Bay and Bokolmayo woredas: 24 kebele administrations, line departments from all three districts, zonal representatives, customary elders and private sector actors, together with the head of the WFP Dollo Ado Sub-Office and the WFP resilience team. Wa-PYDO is especially grateful to the administration heads of the three districts for their commitment to supporting the work.

The work focuses on five areas:

  • Climate-resilient agriculture
  • Sustainable livestock development
  • Natural resource management
  • Financial inclusion and market systems
  • Climate information and early warning systems

As announced at the launch, the work runs from January to December 2026 and aims to strengthen food security, livelihood resilience and climate adaptation for host communities across the 24 kebeles. IFTIIN is supported by the World Food Programme, KfW and German Cooperation; SAMAS (CropScope) is funded by the Government of Japan through WFP. Read more about the programme.

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