The key priority areas for NCE are: Initiate a research programme that includes fieldwork in drought affected regions of Namibia and extensive literature reviews of drought and disaster relief efforts in other parts of the world. The research will help to identifiy effectiveness of different types of drought and disaster relief programmes. Publish the Drought Relief Bulletin to improve communication lines among civil society institutions, inform them of the latest research results and ensure that potential private sector donors and government institutions are aware of these efforts. Support members of the NCE to deliver drought relief in Namibia. The initial phase will focus on northern Erongo and the Kunene Region through the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC).