Ethiopia

National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

This map illustrates the likelihood that a given region will sustain any locust infestation within any given year.

Locust infestations occur periodically and are endemic to a broad band covering northern Africa that extends east to the margins of the Red

This map illustrates the population of the Horn of Africa's exposure to flooding. It is one of the layers used to create a flood risk map for the region.

This map illustrates where there is a 20% chance that the Peak Ground Acceleration assigned value for every cell will be exceeded in the next 50 years.

This map illustrates the most probable type of natural disaster in each cell, with the purpose of aiding in the allocation of mitigation resources.

Each disaster type dominates in a particular physiographic environment. Locusts predominate along the Red

This map illustrates the likelihood that a given region will sustain any drought, flood, or locust infestation within any given year.

Earthquakes are not included in the joint probability calculation because large damaging events occur on a far less

This map illustrates the Horn of Africa's crops exposure to locust infestation, calculating for every cell the percentage of agricultural land coverage. It is one of the layers used to create a locust infestation risk map for the region.

This report presents the findings of the exploratory study conducted on behalf of the Drylands Coordination Group (DCG). The Terms of Reference (ToR) instructed the consultant to make a regional analysis to identify target areas, development priorities

This study reviews the major actions of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), Food for Peace (FFP) Emergency and Development Programs, and the resident Mission, as well as plans and programs for longer term preparedness, prevention, and

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