About ACMAD
Overview
By its resolution 540 (XX) in 1985, the Conference of Ministers of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on behalf of the member States of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, resolved that an African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development should be established for the purpose of:
- the understanding of atmospheric and climatic processes over Africa;
- collecting, analysing and disseminating meteorological and hydrological information;
- providing a meteorological watch and early warning system over Africa and;
- promoting the training of African scientists and technicians in the application of meteorology for development;
Practical and useful actions can presently be taken to alleviate the effects of drought, atmospheric phenomena, tropical cyclones by applying methodologies based on a thorough knowledge of the impact of meteorological factors on food production, on the availability of water resources and on new and renewable sources of energy;
By the said resolution 540 (XX) the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development is to be operated with the support of the member States of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and of the World Meteorological Organisation.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
“Center of Excellence for provision of World class Metrological and Hydrological Services”
Our Vision
“"To provide accurate, timely weather and climate information and products for the general welfare of the people”
Our Organisational Structure
The Organization is headed by the Director General and has various divisions that include:
- Weather and Climate
- Forecasting
ACMAD DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
April
Resolution 540 (xx) Decision on the creation of ACMAD Centre, by UNECA Conference of Ministers
April 24
Resolution 621 (XXII)- ACMAD Constitution approval by UNECA Conference of Ministers
Resolution 651 (XXIII) - Adoption of table of assessed contribution of member states by UNECA Conference of Ministers
April
Resolution 741 (XXVII) - Adoption of ACMAD Work Programme and Bugdet for 1992-1992 by UNECA Conference of Ministers
May
Resolution 755 (XXVIII) - Adoption of ACMAD board membership by UNECA Conference of Ministers
May 2
Decision 2 (XXV) - Adoption of ACMAD Work Programme and Bugdet for 1994-1996 by UNECA Conference of Ministers
Decision 2(XXXI) - Sharpening the long term goals and objectives of ACMAD by UNECA Conference of Ministers
Resolution 827 (XXII) - Rationalization of Institutions under the aegis of UNECA by UNECA Conference of Ministers
M.O.U OMM/CEA - Memorandum of Understanding by ECA and WMO
June
Management Document BoG-15 : ACMAD’S financial Regulation by ACMAD/BoG