The United Nations has welcomed a generous contribution of US$10.5 million from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian response, recovery, and sustainable development in Ethiopia. This funding, equivalent to approximately ETB 1.62 billion, will be channeled through UN agencies to address urgent needs arising from climate shocks, displacement, and other vulnerabilities, while also strengthening resilience, livelihoods, and essential services for affected communities. The contribution reinforces Japan’s commitment to peace, human security, and sustainable development in Ethiopia and aligns with the country’s Ten-Year Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
Dr. Aboubacar Kampo, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Ethiopia, expressed gratitude to Japan for its support, highlighting its crucial role in addressing urgent humanitarian needs and helping communities build resilience. He noted that Japan’s enduring commitment demonstrates the impact of collaborative, people-centered solutions in advancing Ethiopia’s recovery, stability, and inclusive development.
The funding is structured into two components. The first, a Classic Package of US$5.14 million, focuses on humanitarian assistance, resilience, and the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus. Implemented in collaboration with agencies including ILO, UNFPA, UNICEF, CBPF, ICRC, and IFPRI, it targets conflict-affected populations, internally displaced persons, and host communities. The package aims to reconstruct and strengthen livelihoods, enhance food security, and provide protection for women and girls in line with Ethiopia’s Resilient Recovery and Reconstruction Framework.
The second component, the TICAD Package valued at US$5.4 million, promotes co-creative and innovative development solutions aligned with the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) process. Implemented by agencies such as FAO, UNDP, UNESCO-IICBA, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNIDO, and WHO, it leverages Japanese technology and expertise in digital health, agriculture, education, livelihoods, and digital inclusion for refugees and host communities. This package fosters partnerships between Japan, Ethiopia, and the United Nations to advance sustainable development and resilience-building initiatives.
Overall, Japan’s contribution enables the UN to respond to immediate humanitarian needs while supporting long-term recovery and inclusive development, demonstrating how international collaboration can drive tangible improvements in the lives of vulnerable populations in Ethiopia.
