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INTRODUCTION
Ethiopia has achieved significant milestones in addressing climate change-induced challenges through initiatives like the Green Legacy, a large-scale reforestation effort aimed at curbing environmental degradation. These initiatives underscore Ethiopia’s commitment to environmental resilience, paving the way for broader development goals through ecosystem restoration, sustainable agricultural practices, and advancements in water conservation and renewable energy. Together, these climatefocused and humanitarian efforts highlight Ethiopia’s commitment to a resilient, inclusive, and development-oriented approach in addressing both displacement and environmental challenges.
Ethiopia has made significant strides in meeting developmental goals and aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The country has successfully implemented various initiatives to address poverty, hunger, and improve healthcare and education. Ethiopia’s focus on infrastructure development, particularly in areas like hydropower and transportation, has boosted economic growth and connectivity.
The signing of the peace agreement on October 2, 2022 between the Federal government and the TPLF in Pretoria, South Africa, committing to a permanent cessation of hostilities has ended the conflict in northern Ethiopia and paved the way for the restoration of peace and security in particular in Tigray that in turn has led for resumption of unhindered humanitarian access, restoration of essential services and reintegration of the Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) among others.
Ethiopia is addressing complex humanitarian and development challenges stemming from climaterelated hazards, including drought, flooding, disease outbreaks, and locust invasions, alongside the impacts of conflict and insecurity. These factors have led to widespread displacement and heightened vulnerability, creating significant demands on essential services, social support, and resilience systems. Addressing the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is central to advancing sustainable peace, stability, and development. While conflict and inter-communal tensions continue to affect communities, Ethiopia is strategically shifting from immediate relief efforts toward durable solutions that foster sustainable recovery, reintegration, and resilience for affected populations.
In response, Ethiopia is actively pursuing comprehensive, sustainable, and principled approaches that not only address the urgent needs of displaced communities but also support long-term recovery. Supported by humanitarian partners, efforts have focused on delivering emergency aid to displaced populations. However, effectively meeting the needs of IDPs and recent returnees requires a collaborative, long-term approach involving government, humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding partners, as well as civil society and the private sector, to ensure durable solutions. Ethiopia has made considerable progress, as evidenced by strong government commitment, leadership, policy development, and the establishment of a legal framework designed to support IDPs with assistance, protection, and pathways toward lasting solutions.
As a pilot country of the Secretary General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, this Strategy was developed by the Ethiopia government in collaboration with the United Nations, national and internation non-governmental organizations, and consultations with affected communities. Line Bureaus assisted in identifying gaps and needs for intervention (target population, thematic areas and locations) within the framework of durable solutions planning for internally displaced persons (IDPs). This was followed by needs assessments and community engagement to inform planning in identified gaps. Guidance and advice were provided by the DSWG technical co-chairs of the Solutions Working Group, namely, IOM, UNDP and UNHCR, to define strategic priorities and specific activities needed to achieve durable solutions in line with core international principles (IASC Framework on Internal Displacement) and aligned with existing programs and national and regional plans.
This Strategy draws on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, aligning it with Ethiopia’s national development and peace-building goals. It aims to foster stability, resilience, and inclusive development for IDPs and host communities across the country, offering a pathway towards sustainable solutions that benefit all affected populations.