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Ethiopia

Ethiopia | Joint Cash Feasibility Assessment (JCFA) 03 - 14 March 2025

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INTRODUCTION

Ethiopia’s humanitarian situation in 2024 was significantly impa cted by conflicts and climate change, leading to 21.4 million people req uiring assistance, including women, children, and individuals with disabilities.

As humanitarian actors increasingly adopt Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), comprehensive market assessments are crucial for effective implementation. Recognizing gaps in previous efforts, REACH, in collaboration with the Ethiopia Cash Working Group (CWG), conducted a joint cash feasibility assessment. This assessment aimed to p rovide vital information on market functionality, appropriate modalities, and Financial Service Provider (FSPs) accessibility, fostering a ha rmonized approach to enhance CVA effectiveness and inform decision-making.