was established in 2019, as part of the government strategy to harmonize and coordinate government and humanitarian/development partners’ activities and programming to align with the recovery, stabilization and development plans of the state. The law establishing the agency was signed by His Excellency, ENGR. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum MNI, FNSE., the Executive Governor of Borno State on 11th December, 2019. BACSDAHR is saddled with the responsibility of formulating policies, guidelines and programmes to enhance efficiency and streamline activities of humanitarian and development partners with the state’s development plan. Frameworks and strategies for oversight functions, coordination and monitoring of the activities of all humanitarian and developmental partners, including international and national non-governmental organizations (INGOs/NNGOs) and civil society/community-based organizations (CSOs/CBOs) operating in the state shall be established and implemented by the Agency.
Learn MoreWe facilitate and ensure productive and cordial working relationship and mutual understanding among all humanitarian and development partners including INGOs, NNGOs, CSOs/CBOs and other stakeholders such as the military and other security agencies working in Borno State.
We register and maintain the profiles of all humanitarian and development partners including national and international NGOs and civil society/community-based organizations operating in Borno State, indicating their precise sector affiliations and locations of their project(s). We also conduct regular review of the register/profile to determine the consistency of operational reports and general information submitted by partners.
We manage the state data center for the documentation of all development and humanitarian agencies including INGOs/NNGOs and CSOs/CBOs, their activities, project locations and other relevant information relating to their operations in Borno State.
We collect, analyze and review project/programme documents relating to humanitarian, stabilization and development efforts/response operations of partners and advise the State Government as appropriate. We also collate the annual work plans of all partners for documentation and analysis to ensure conformity with the State Development Plan and inclusion in the State Budget Plan. The implementation of the work plans of development and humanitarian partners is subject to review and approval by the Agency, in line with the State Stabilization and Development Plan.
We facilitate internal coordination and foster collaboration and information sharing among the state MDAs towards the achievement of the State Development Plan. We keep all stakeholders abreast of key issues, policies and developments through transparent, timely and efficient flow of relevant and important information.
We represent and act in the interests of the people of Borno State by ensuring that all humanitarian and development partners and operations are efficient, transparent, accountable and address the needs and safeguard the dignity of the people, in line with the State Development Plan.
We provide policy guidelines for INGOs/NNGOs and CSOs/CBOs to enable them harmonize and align their activities with the State Development plan.
We serve as the main clearing house for all humanitarian and development support partners including INGOs/NNGOs and CSOs/CBOs operating in the state, and channel/link with the appropriate government MDAs responsible for implementation.
We register and keep a database of unemployed youth in Borno State and work with relevant national and state agencies including private sector to improve opportunities for gainful employment in an outside the state. We organize employability trainings and workshops to enhance youth capacity and position them for gainful employment.
We coordinate joint monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes on humanitarian and development activities as well as the implementation of the State Development Plan.
We facilitate periodic/quarterly and ad-hoc/emergency coordination meetings of humanitarian and development partners to review progress, address challenges and track impact of programming.
We prepare annual performance report for the state humanitarian and development coordination committee and also convene annual stakeholders’ consultative meetings to review annual performance reports.
We issue certificates of recognition to partner organizations that successfully complete their registration with the agency. The certificate, issued upon completion of registration procedures, shall be a conclusive evidence of authority to operate in specific location(s) or throughout the State as agreed between the Agency and the operating partner(s). The certificate is renewable every three (3) years, subject to satisfactory review of value addition and positive impacts of the activities of the organization on the lives of target populations and contributions to the development of the state.
Restore the age-old honour, dignity, and prosperity of the State, while ensuring that all citizens and future generations have access to basic necessities and thrive at every stage and phases of their lives. A secured competitive agri-business and commercial hub anchored on prosperous people and sustainable development. Have a self-reliant Borno, with over 70% productive population.
We shall create a peaceful, secured and conducive environment that enables people to learn rapidly, apply new ideas, and build competencies and skills to sustain purposeful and fulfilling life.
We shall develop our health care system and packages to ensure availability of qualified and committed healthcare professionals and critical equipment to deliver excellent health care services to our people. We shall drastically improve access to quality and basic healthcare services for all citizens and residents of Borno State.
As a core driver for Economic Development, we shall optimise and ensure a secured agriculture value chain aimed at enhancing outputs as well as the development of complex products.
We shall be deliberate in our efforts to position Borno as a safe, secure and conducive regional hub for trade , agribusiness and commerce. We will provide incentives to attract and encourage small, medium and large enterprises to play key roles in resuscitating, developing and growing key industries and sectors to boost employment opportunities and economic output.
We shall promote and actively pursue a sustainable environment with conservation and preservation at the heart of every action and policy in our drive for inclusive social and economic development for present and future generations.
We shall intensify efforts to ensure the reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement of our communities damaged by years of insurgency and support our people to return home, ensuring that they have access to basic facilities, critical infrastructure and livelihoods to restart their lives.
We shall work to ensure transparency and accountability at all levels of government and across all institutions. We shall actively collate and analyse data for timely and quality decision making.
We shall ensure good and secured connectivity and infrastructure network, evenly spread across locations to support economic recovery and catalyze development across all sectors. We shall adopt sustainable solutions to enhance access to critical infrastructure and amenities including road networks, drainages, potable water including irrigation to farming areas, telecommunication, electricity grids among others across the length and breadth of Borno State.
We shall work with the federal government, partners, security agencies, neighbouring states and countries, communities and the citizenry in ensuring sustainable peace and security for all.
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