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Lake Chad Region Conference: Commits to Strengthening a Joint Action Response The Conference reiterated the critical need to address growing humanitarian needs, the root causes and the interconnected dimensions of the Lake Chad Basin crisis and strengthen the resilience of millions of people affected. Participants recognised that security is being restored in parts of the region, thanks to the efforts of the four countries - Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad. "Crises in Africa need solutions from Africa. Therefore, it is important that this Lake Chad Conference took place in the Lake Chad region for the first time" said Katja Keul, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany "Norway is pleased that the conference brought together a wide range of national, regional and international actors. National and regional ownership is key for sustainable solutions. I do, in particular, want to highlight the important voices of women and civil society actors." said Erling Rimestad, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway "We are determined to continue providing life- saving assistance to millions across the Lake Chad region who endure appalling conditions daily. But humanitarian action will not be enough to end the misery. Unless we tackle the root causes of the crisis, the region’s wounds will not heal." said Joyce Msuya, United Nations Assistant Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator "The level of participation at this conference shows that all partners across the world are committed to sparking long-term transformation in the region, led by the people of Lake Chad themselves." said Ahunna Eziakonwa, United Nations Development Programme Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa Find more info here: bit.ly/lcn2023
