Lezlie was commissioned in 2017 by FAO to lead a 3-person team made up of entomologist Alex Franc and IRMA Associate Ginna Rakotoarimanana to evaluate the Triennial Anti-Locust Campaign in Madagascar. Using a Disaster Risk Management lens, the team evaluated the success of the anti-locust campaign fueled by the 37 million USD donations of 13 different donors.
Looking ahead in the midst of a crisis: The role of Anticipatory Action in a protracted drought
Anticipatory action (AA) is a set of normally pre-financed tools designed to act on early warning and mitigate crises before they escalate, protecting lives and livelihoods. While highly effective for rapid-onset disasters like floods and hurricanes, AA has struggled to
