ABSTRACT
There are many drought management approaches being used around the world in relation to drought response. Traditionally, responses to drought throughout the world have been reactive ones. However, monitoring and identifying the gap between securing water for food production and managing the demand and reducing risk associated with drought are crucial, and thus, an early warning system needs to be in place to respond and manage drought effectively. This chapter aims to identify some of the drought management initiatives in line with a drought policy, including drought relief programs, water trade, and effective water capture and storage. With a better understanding of the various drought management options available, a better sense of how drought is being managed can be realized.
