State of activities:

»	To promote capacity-building in rational use of rangelands and fodder crops development activities that are better implemented at the regional level;
»	To strengthen exchange of information and appropriate techniques, technical know-how and relevant experience as it relates to rational use of rangelands and promotion of fodder crops development;
»	To co-ordinate and compile activities related to combating desertification from various aspects, undertaken by different stakeholders, in order to prevent duplication and increase efficiency, thus benefiting countries of the regions with minimum expenditure;
»	To assist the African country Parties as well as the relevant sub regional and specialized institutions to carry out their obligations in implementing the Convention at regional level.