Introduction
The Humanitarian Reset is bringing immense changes in the humanitarian system, including in Ethiopia where the humanitarian landscape has evolved significantly in recent years driven in part by legal reforms that have created a more enabling environment for civil society organizations (CSOs) to receive international funding. As of 2024, more than 5,000 CSOs and NGOs were registered with ACSO, reflecting a growing civil society.
Additionally, the EHF adopted a Localization Strategy in July 2025, which outlines concrete actions to advance a locally led humanitarian response. Against this backdrop, OCHA Humanitarian Financing Unit conducted a review of its partner portfolio over the past five years and developed practical recommendations to strengthen partnership approaches.
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