Conferences and events
The annual DREAM conferences take stock of tested and successful approaches developed for the lowlands in natural resource management, fodder and food production and access to water. The DREAM conferences are hosted by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and regional government of Afar and the Somali region, supported by the German Development Corporation GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).
Below you find an overview of all the conferences and events that DREAM for Dry Lowlands is involved in.
The DREAM II Conference took place @ Adama Ethiopia, from 15 – 18 March 2022
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Hybrid DREAM Event – 29 September 2022
The Hybrid DREAM Event took place on 29 September 2022 and focussed on 'Farming Systems for the Dry Valley Rehabilitation and Productive Use systems'.
Hybrid DREAM Event - 21 June 2022
The HybridDREAM Event took place on 21st June 2022 and focussed on 'Mapping development interventions in the lowlands: supporting coordination at woreda level'.
DREAM II Conference - 15 - 18 March 2022
The DREAM II Conference took place from 15 - 18 March 2022 in Adama, Ethiopia. A group of about 200 participants gathered over the course of four days to discuss the development of the lowlands.Past Pre-Conferences & Learning Events
Hybrid DREAM Event – 29 September 2022
The Hybrid DREAM Event took place on 29 September 2022 and focussed on 'Farming Systems for the Dry Valley Rehabilitation and Productive…
Hybrid DREAM Event - 21 June 2022
The HybridDREAM Event took place on 21st June 2022 and focussed on 'Mapping development interventions in the lowlands: supporting coordination at woreda…
Hybrid DREAM Event - 02 February 2022
The Hybrid DREAM II Pre-Event took place on February 2nd, 2022 and discussed: 'TVETs: Establishing a consortium for a demand-oriented skill program…
Hybrid DREAM Event - 15 December 2021
The Hybrid DREAM II Pre-Event took place on December 15th, 2021 and discussed: 'TVETs: creating employment opportunities with lowland programs'.
Learning Event - 31 August 2021
The third DREAM II Learning Event took place on August 31st, 2021 and focussed on Gully Contron near Jigjiga City
DREAM II Pre-Conference 5 - 29 July 2021
The fifth DREAM II pre-conference on 'Financial Management Capacity at Woreda Level' successfully took place on July 29, 2021
DREAM II Pre-Conference 4 - 16 June 2021
The fourth DREAM II pre-conference successfully took place on June 16th 2021 and focussed on 'Strengthening Woreda Level Planning and Coordination in…
Learning Event - 28 April 2021
The second DREAM II Learning Event took place on April 28th, 2021 and focussed on the Educational institutionalization of the Dry Valley…
Learning Event - 09 March 2021
The first DREAM II Learning Event took place on March 9th, 2021 and focussed on the 'The Rangeland Fodder Nexus'.
DREAM II Pre-Conference 3 - 26 Nov 2020
The third DREAM II pre-conference successfully took place on November 26th 2020.
DREAM II Pre-Conference 2 - 12 Nov 2020
The second DREAM II pre-conference successfully took place on November 12th 2020.
DREAM II Pre-Conference 1 - 3 November 2020
The first DREAM II pre-conference successfully took place on November 3rd 2020.
DREAM I Conference - 29 Sept / 03 Oct 2019
The DREAM ASAL 2019 Conference (DREAM I) was organised in Semera, Ethiopia between 29th September and 3rd October, 2019.
