This pledging conference is being organized by the African Union, and will bring together Heads of State from the African continent, regional economic blocs and other international partners to further efforts to support those affected by the drought.  

date: 25 August 2011   location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   contact: AU Secretariat   phone: +254-20-721-6710   fax: +254-20-721-6775   e-mail: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org   www: http://www.nepad.org/foodsecurity/knowledge/doc/2434/pledging-conference-horn-africa