Transformed and sustained lives and livelihoods.
To coordinate planning and development in ASALs and basin-based regions for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable livelihoods.
To complete the Vision and Mission and build its own culture, the Department has identified the following core values:
The mandate of the State Department is to initiate, formulate, coordinate and implement policies, strategies, projects, and programmes that fast-track the development of ASALs and basin-based regions to build resilience and improve livelihoods.
In pursuant of its mandate, as well as realization of its vision and mission, SDARD has seven specific strategic goals that will provide specific, measurable, and actionable objectives. These strategic goals are to:
ü Reduce climate change effects
ü Promote peaceful co-existence among communities
ü Improve food and nutrition security
ü Enhance regional and ASALs development
ü Attain financial sustainability
ü Accelerate adoption of knowledge management
ü Improve service delivery