The programme comprises of 10 country-led projects in Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. The focus of each project is to enhance the capacity of each country to monitor and forecast extreme weather, hydrology and climate change as well as make efficient and effective use of hydro-meteorological information for generating early warnings and supporting long-term development plans. These projects have been approved by the LDCF Council and are about to commence implementation in line with UNDP NIM guidelines.In support of these NIM-implemented country programmes, the purpose of this multi-country support project is to enable each of the countries to cost-effectively draw on technical assistance for strengthening climate information and early warning systems, as well as benefit from regional coordination and sharing of knowledge and experiences. The technical assistance that will be delivered through this project focuses on: meteorological, climate and hydrological observing and forecasting systems, disaster risk management and viable communication systems/processes for disseminating alerts, the use of alternative cost-effective technologies, and engagement with the private sector for the provision of climate services.