Ethiopia Humanitarian Bulletin Issue #7 10 May – 6 June 2021
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Partners are implementing CERF-funded anticipatory action projects to mitigate the impact of drought and prevent a food security crisis.
The Federal and Regional Governments are preparing to implement a phased return/relocation plan for conflict-displaced people (IDPs) in various parts of the country ahead of the
Kiremt/summer rainy season.
Anticipatory action to mitigate drought impact
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has approved US$20 million for drought anticipatory action in Ethiopia. The aim is to mitigate the impact of drought by implementing relevant and timely interventions before a drought situation turns into a devastating food security crisis. This initiative is targeting chronically drought-hit areas in the southern, south-eastern, and north-eastern parts of the country. A number of projects have kicked-off after the agreed triggers in the Anticipatory Actio