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Foreword by the Resident Coordinator
I am pleased to present the United Nations Country Results Report for 2022/2023, which marks the midpoint in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Ethiopia (Cooperation Framework) 2020–2025. The report showcases the United Nations’ work in support of Ethiopia’s development priorities and the aspirations of the Ethiopian people for a resilient and prosperous nation.
The reporting period was marked by significant events. After almost two years of intense conflict, an Agreement for Lasting Peace through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities (COHA) was signed in Pretoria on 2 November 2022. This agreement paves the way for the restoration of peace, security and stability in the Tigray Region and beyond, including conflict-affected areas of Afar and Amhara regions. The toll from the conflict has been enormous and will require urgent, sustained and large-scale efforts to overcome. So far, the COHA and subsequent agreements have been holding, and progress is being made to meet their terms.
Meanwhile, multiple and often overlapping crises including climate change effects with periodic droughts and floods, have continued to impact people’s livelihoods and drive high humanitarian needs in 2023, affecting the most vulnerable Ethiopians and putting a strain on the country’s development trajectory. Despite these challenges and the presence of multiple competing crises worldwide, United Nations Ethiopia has continued to deliver life-saving interventions and has made considerable progress across the four strategic priority areas outlined in the Cooperation Framework.
The United Nations has provided support to the Government of Ethiopia to improve access to essential social services, with a focus on including the most vulnerable and those at risk of being left behind. The promotion of human rights, justice and democracy to build a cohesive, inclusive and democratic society remains at the heart of the United Nations’ support to Ethiopia. Additionally, United Nations Ethiopia has launched a new USD 60 million project for electoral support and enhancing democratic governance in Ethiopia.
Furthermore, the United Nations has worked to reinforce Ethiopia's economic resilience while reducing its vulnerability to shocks. Support has been provided to create decent job opportunities and expand social protection, reaching over 610,000 people affected by conflict, drought and floods in the country. Efforts to reduce the adverse effects of climate change have also been prioritized, including strengthening early warning systems, promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy, and protecting natural resources.
The results highlighted in this report would not have been possible without the Ethiopian leadership and the close collaboration and support of our partners, including the Government, civil society, donors and the private sector, for which we are truly grateful.
Looking ahead, United Nations Ethiopia, in collaboration with its partners, will continue to focus on supporting peacebuilding efforts, strengthening food systems, building resilience to humanitarian crises, and implementing targeted interventions in regions at risk of being left behind.
Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov
Assistant Secretary-General United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia