Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, hosted the launch of PIRSA/EJ Sahel, a regional program for the Sahel. The initiative is intended to support agriculture across the area. It also seeks to restore degraded land and create employment opportunities for young people. Sahel representatives gathered in N’Djamena to prepare for the program’s formal start. The African Development Bank is providing backing for the effort. The program is presented as a substantial, long-term initiative. The report gives no budget for the scheme. It also provides no implementation schedule or breakdown of participating countries.