REPORTS PREPARED BY

UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia

REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1994

January

13 January 1994
December Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp1293.doc)
Field Trip Report - Ogaden Update, by Gromo Alex, EUE Field Officer (Gode93dec.doc)
Field Trip Report - Borena, by Admassu Haile Yesus, EUE Field Assistant (Borena93dec.doc)

February

07 February 1994
January Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0194.doc)
A Special Report on Striga, by Dr. Robert Shank, an agriculturalist working with EUE (Striga.txt)

March

09 March 1994
February Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0294.doc)
South West Ogaden Situation Report for February, by Admassu H/Yesus, EUE Field Assistant (Borena94.doc or Ogad_feb.txt)
A Briefing Paper prepared for the Consultative Group for Ethiopia. Paris 7-8 March, by Mark Bidder, EUE Deputy Coordinator (Food-feb.doc)

17 March 1994
The Repatriation of Refugees from Eastern Sudan to Humera, Tigray, a first in a series of reviewing the issues regarding repatriation from the Sudan, prepared by Laura Hammond, an anthropoligist working with EUE (Humera-1.doc)
A Desk Review of NGO Activities in Northern Ethiopia (Wello, Gondar and Tigray), by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (ngo-nrthmar.doc)

April

04 April 1994
March Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0394.doc)
Survey in South Wello Zone of Region 3: A Situation Report, by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (wellomar.doc)
Special report on Wheat Stem Rust and Drought Effects on Agricultural Production, by Dr. Robert Shank, EUE Field Officer (Bale-mar.txt)

08 April 1994
(submitted to the RRC and concerned UN agencies only)
Chronological Summary of the Works and Decisions of the Technical Implementation Group for Afder and Liben Zone, by Brian Cox, EUE Field Officer (Tigray94mar.doc)
A Brief Report on the Reconnaissance of El'Medo, the Intended First Destination for Disperses from Dollo, by Frederic Vigneau, EUE Field Officer (el-medo.txt)

21 April 1994
Situation report of Region 1 (Tigray): A General Report of the Current Situation in the Region, by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer
Scenario of Food Needs, Availability and Consumption for Ethiopia as of 15 April, prepared by Jim Borton, EUE Technical Coordinator (scenar94.doc)
Ethiopia - Food and Population: A Chart, prepared by Jim Borton (Scenar94.doc)

29 April 1994
Special Report on United Nations and the Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia Activities concerning the current Ethiopian Food Emergency, by Jim Borton, EUE Technical Coordinator (sprep94.doc)
Food Situation Report for Ethiopia, prepared by Jim Borton
Field Trip Report to Jijiga, 22-29 April 1994, by Frederic Vigneau, EUE Field Officer (Jijigamay.doc)

May

04 May 1994
April Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0494.doc)
A Report on North Wello Zone of Region 3: An Assessment of the Situation in 4 Woredas (Sekota, Zequala, Bugna and Dehana), by Dr. Robert Shank, EUE Field Officer (nwello94.doc)

11 May 1994
1994 Food Needs in Ethiopia: a Briefing Document, prepared by Mark Bidder, EUE Deputy Coordinator (Food94.brf)
The following one page briefing papers were prepared by EUE staff and UN agencies for the RRC (May Delegation):
Main Elements of Revised RRC Appeal (Brf94.doc)
Government Efforts Regarding the Current Emergency
"Worst Case" Scenario - 1995
The Progress of the 1994 Belg Season
Food Production and Food Needs
The Emergency Food Security Reserve
RRC Capacity Building Programmes
FAO Non-Food Assistance Requirements
UNICEF Non-Food Assistance Requirements
WHO Non-Food Assistance Requirements
Funding Requirements for Non-Food Assistance
Affected Population and Food Requirements by Region
Scenario of Emergency Food Availability

11 May 1994
1993 Activity Report: A Comprehensive Record of the Activities and operations of the UN Emergency Prevention and Preparedness Group (EPPG) in 1993, by Mark Bidder, EUE Deputy Coordinator (uneppg3.doc)
Assessment Mission and Summary of RRC/NGO Activities in North Omo (Welayita), EUE Field Officer, Dr. Robert Shank (n_omo_05.txt)
The Ensete Culture: A Technical Report on Ensete, Its Cultural role, cultivation and Future Prospects, by Dr. Robert Shank (enset.txt)
Returnees, Local Farmers and Big Business, the Politics of Land Allocation in Humera (Region 1), prepared for the EUE by anthropologist Laura Hammond (Humer_05.doc)

17 May 1994
Field Trip Report to North and South Gondar Zones of Region 3 (Amhara), by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (Gondar94may.doc)

June

06 June 1994
May Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0594.doc)
Special Report on Pesticide Availability and Use for the Control of Non-migratory pests in Northern Ethiopia, prepared by Dr. Robert Shank, EUE Field Officer (pest-may.doc)

July

08 July 1994
June Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0694.doc)

A Special Report on the Situation of Draught Animals in the Current Drought Affected areas of the Central, Eastern and Southern Zones of Tigray, prepared by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (oxen94.doc)

Field Report to Jijiga: A Report Reviewing the Present Political Situation, Security and Ongoing Operations in Jijiga (Region 5), prepared by Frederic Vigneau, EUE Field Officer

Field Trip Report to Wolayita and North Omo: A Report Reviewing the Present Situation and Ongoing Relief Operations and Coordinations in Wolayita and North Omo Zone, prepared by Theodor Erni and Admassu H/Yesus, EUE Field Officers (n-omojun.doc)

29 July 1994
Situation Report on South Wello Zone: a Field Trip Report with an Assessment of recent Developments in the Drought Situation in South Wello Zone of Region 3 (Amhara), prepared by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (swello94jul.doc)

Field Trip Report to Wolayita and North Omo: A Report Reviewing the Present Situation and Ongoing Relief Operations and Coordinations in Wolayita and North Omo Zone, prepared by Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus, EUE Field Officers (n_omo94jul.doc)

August

03 August 1994
July Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0794.doc)

September

02 September 1994
August Situation Report, prepared from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0894.doc)

Situation Report of Tigray, North Wello and South Gonder: a report reviewing the present situation and ongoing relief operations and coordinations in Tigray, North Wello and South Gonder; prepared by EUE Officer, Hans Spiess (ngo-nrth.doc)

Armyworm Emergency Operation in Tigray: a special report on the armyworm outbreak in Tigray, with an assessment of the control operations carried out in the area, prepared by Dr. Wolfgang Meinzingen, EUE Consultant and Dr. Robert Shank, EUE Field Officer (Armyworm94.doc)

Situation Report of Wolayita and North Omo zone: a report in a series reviewing ongoing relief operations and coordinations in Wolayita and North Omo; prepared by Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus, EUE Field Officers (n_omo94a.doc)

Field Report of Gode and Kalafo zones: a report providing update information on the current situation in Gode and Kalafo zones of Region 5 (Ogaden) prepared by Frederic Vigneau, EUE Field Officer (Gode-repaug.doc)

22 September 1994
Field Trip Report to North Shewa, Oromo and South Welo zones of Region 3 (Amhara): a brief report providing update information on the situation in the visited zones prepared by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer (north_94a.doc)

Situation Report of East and West Hararghe zones of Region 4 (Oromia): a situation report based on visits to 10 weredas in Eastern Hararghe and 13 weredas in Western Hararghe zones prepared by EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus (hararg94.doc)

October

06 October 1994
September Situation Report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0994.doc)

Situation Report of North Omo and Wolayita: a final report in a series reviewing the general situation and NGO operations and coordinations in North Omo and Wolayita (Southern Region), prepared by EUE Officers, Ralph Klingele and Admasu H/Yesus (n_omo94.doc)

November

03 November
October situation report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp1094.doc)

Returnee Agricultural Crop and Land Assessment: a report based on the field trip conducted in early October to Metema and Humera returnee settlements in Regions 1 (Tigray) and 3 (Amhara); prepared by EUE Field Officer, Dr. Robert Shank (humer-94.doc)

07 November
The need for Integrating Indigenous and Bio-medical Health Care Systems: a case study from Ada Bai returnee settlement; prepared for EUE by anthropologist Laura Hammond (health94.doc)

10 November
Dolo Dispersal Operation: Dolo-Bay to Imi; a special report on the dispersal programme in Region 5 (Ogaden); prepared by EUE Field Officer, Frederic Vigneau (dolo-oct.txt)

20 November
Report on Mission to Haud Area, Region 5: a special report on the situation in haud area of the Ogaden, prepared for the UN-EUE by consultant, Matt Bryden (Haud-gen.txt)

27 November
Briefing paper: Situation in Somaliland, prepared by UN-EUE consultant, Matt Bryden (somland2.doc)

December

12 December
November situation report, prepared by EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp1194.doc)

28 December
Situation Report: Mission to Somaliland; prepared for EUE by consultant Matt Bryden (som-dec.doc)

UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia

REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1995

January

Preliminary Findings of Household Economic Survey, Ada Bai Returnee Settlement, Humera, Ethiopia; prepared for UN-EUE by anthropologist, Laura Hammond (Humera95.doc)

Report on Mission to Djibouti and Boraama, Northwest Somalia, 10-17 January 1995; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer, Frederic Vigneau (Boraama.doc)

February

Monthly situation report for January 1995, prepared by UN-EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (Strp0195.doc)

Field Trip to Region 1 (Tigray) and North Shewa, Oromia, North and South Welo zones of Region 3 (Amhara); 17-27 January; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer, Hans Spiess (North95jan.doc )

The United Nations and UNOSOM after Somalia; report of an EUE mission to Nairobi and Djibouti 8-21 January; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Matt Bryden (Futursom.doc)

Report on Field Trip to North Omo zone and Wolayita; prepared by EUE Field Officers, Robert Shank and Admassu H/Yesus, 10 February (N_Omo95feb.doc)

Situation Report on Afder and Liben Zones of Region 5; prepared by EUE Field Officer Frederic Vigneau.

March

Monthly situation report for February 1995, prepared by UN-EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (strp0295.doc)

Field Trip to North Gonder, South Gonder and North Welo zones of Region 3 (Amhara); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer, Hans Spiess

Field Trip to Shewa, Oromiya and South Weloara; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer, Hans Spiess (Northmar.txt)

Dispersal Operations from Dolo-Odo in 1994; final report on UN assisted efforts to disperse returnees to the Liben and Afder zones of Region 5, prepared by EUE Field Officer Frederic Vigneau

Report of Field Trip to Cam Aboker and Rabasso Refugee Camps, 17-19 February; prepared by UN-EUE consultant, Matt Bryden (Camabokr.txt)

Peace and Unity Conference of the Somali Nation of Region 5; prepared by Specialist Field Officer Matthew Bryden, March. (Qdahar.doc)

Field Trip to Wolayita area; 22-28 February; prepared by UN-EUE Assistant Field Officer, Admassu H/Yesus (N_omo95feb.doc)

Enset and Root Crop Production in Relation to Food Supply Assessment, Food Security and Nutritional Status in Ethiopia. Prepared by Dr. Robert Shank March 20, 1995 (Reportm95.doc)

April

Situation report for Mogadishu, prepared 29 March by UN-EUE consultant Matt Bryden

Monthly situation report for March, prepared by UN-EUE from information provided by UN agencies and NGOs (Strp0395.doc)

May

Situation Report for April 1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpapr.doc)

Household Economic Survey: a survey from the Ada Bai returnee settlement in Humera, northern Ethiopia; prepared by anthropologist Laura Hammond, April 1995 (Humerapr.doc)

Assessment of Belg Cropping and Meher Planting Prospects: a preliminary Belg and Meher assessment and prospects in Eastern and Western Hararghe zones of Region 4 (Oromia); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officers, Robert Shank and Admassu H/Yesus, 28 April(Belg0495.doc)

Field Trip Report to Regions 1 (Tigray) and 3 (Amhara); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess, 27 April (Northapr95.doc)

Update on Region 5 of Ethiopia; and update on the political and social situation in Region 5 (Somali); prepared by UN-EUE consultant Matt Bryden (regions5a.txt)

June

Situation Report for May 1995, prepared from information provided by the Uagencies and NGOs (Sitrpmay.doc)

Field Trip Report to South Gonder, North Welo and Oromiya Zones of Region 3 (Amhara) and the Southern Zone of Region 1 (Tigray); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess, 1-11 May (Northmay.doc)

Mission Report to Djibouti and Somaliland; prepared by UN-EUE consultant Matt Bryden, 5 June

Update on Response to the Floods of Gode Zone in Region 5 (Somali); prepared by UN-EUE consultant Matt Bryden, 5 June (r5floods.txt)

Revised Calendar of Events: update of the conferences and meetings related to the Horn of Africa, prepared by UN-EUE, 16 June

Field Trip Report to North Welo, South Gonder and Wag Hamra Zones of Region 3 (Amhara); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess, 15 June (nrthmay.doc)

Update on the Situation in Moqdishu: a report compiled from information obtained from secondary sources; prepared by UN-EUE consultant Matt Bryden, 19 June (Moga_jun.doc)

Field Trip Report to Wolayitan and North Omo Zone (SEPAR); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus, 19 June (N_omojun.doc)

July

Situation Report for June1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpjun.doc)

Field Trip Report to Region 1 (Tigray) and North Gonder Zone of Region 3 (Amhara); prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess, 5 July (NorthJune.doc)

Basic Indicators for the Horn of Africa: statistics compiled from the UNDP Human Development Report, 1994 for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Uganda (eth_basic.xls)

Six Month retrospective Reveiw of Northern Ethiopia: a summary report revewing the situation in the northern regions of Tigray and Amhara between January and June 1995; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess, 16 July(Nrth1-6.doc)

August

Situation Report for July 1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpjul.doc)

Field Trip Report to North Welo, South Welo and North Shewa Zones of the Amhara Region and the Southern Zone of Tigray Region; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus, 29 July (North95jul.doc)

September

Situation Report for August 1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpaug.doc)

Field Trip Report to South Welo and North Shewa Zones of the Amhara Region 25-30 August; prepared by UN-EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus, 15 September (North95aug.doc)

October

Situation Report for September 1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpsep.doc)

Background Paper: Camp Profile - Eastern Refugee camps of Ethiopia; a background profile prepared by EUE anthropologist/Somali Region Consultant, Dr Ahmed Farah, 9 October 1995

Prospects for a Peaceful Soultion to the Conflict in Somaliland; a brief outline of the current situation; prepared by EUE anthropologist/Somali Region Consultant; Dr. Ahmed Farah; 10 October 1995 (under revision - 25 October 1995) (egall.doc)

November

Situation Report for November 1995, prepared from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs (Sitrpnov.doc)

Situation Report for Tigray and Amhara Regions, prepared by Hans Spiess, EUE Field Officer; end October 1995(Northoct.doc)

Basic Indicators for the Horn of Africa; statistics compiled from the World Bank Report, 1994 for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Uganda. (eth-basic.xls)

Somaliland and Peace in the Horn of Africa: a situation report prepared by EUE Field Officer, Matt Bryden (Somland5.doc)

December

Permanent Agricultural Settlements Along the Webi Shebelle River in Gode Zone of the Somali Region; prepared by anthropologist Ahmed Farah (Godezone.doc)

Retrospective: a special bulletin prepared by EUE on the situation in Ethiopia during 1995; prepared by EUE Information Section

INTERNAL REPORTS

January

Linking Relief to Development: Recent Experience in Ethiopia; briefing paper prepared for the UN Joint Consultative Group of Policy (JCGP) by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder (ctinnum.doc)

February

Provisional Implementation Arrangements and Budget for the Establishment and Support of the Donor Election Unit; outline project document prepared for UNDP and the DGSCE by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder

March

Annual Report - 1994; review of Emergencies Unit operations during 1994 including a financial summary and detailed annexes, prepared by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder. (Annual94.doc)

Famine and Vulnerability in Ethiopia; speech at the northern regional seminar in Dessie to mark the tenth anniversary of the 1984/85 famine presented by Technical Coordinator Jim Borton.

April

History of UN Relief Coordination Activities in Ethiopia; briefing paper prepared for the visit of Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder, (revised and expanded August). (origins.doc)

May

Report on the Flooded Areas of Kelafo, Mustahil, FerFer and Burukur, Gode Zone Region 5; final report of the joint UNDP-EUE/CDPP assessment mission.

June

Establishment and Initial Operations of a UN Horn of Africa Documentation and Information Secretariat; draft project document prepared for UNDP by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder.

Development of a "Corporate" Fund Raising Strategy; discussion paper prepared for the CDPP by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder.

August

Peace, Stability and Development: UN Support for the Revitalized IGADD; an internal discussion paper proposing a rehabilitation and development strategy for the Somali speaking areas of the Horn of Africa prepared by Technical Coordinator Jim Borton. (somop4.doc)

September

A New Terms of Reference for the UNDP-EUE; internal discussion paper on proposed Emergencies Unit responsibilities and functions prepared for the incoming Resident Coordinator, Alieu Sallah by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder.

November

Proposal for Strengthening the Hornet Information Networking Service; prepared in conjunction with UNECA/PADIS by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder.

December

Food Security Issues in Ethiopia; speech presented at meeting of the Ethiopia Interest Group by Technical Coordinator Jim Borton. (Speech3.doc)

Strengthening the Resident Coordinator’s Capacity to Coordinate the Disaster Preparedness, Prevention and Management Activities of the UN System in Ethiopia; an outline project document covering the future role of the Emergencies Unit prepared for UNDP by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder.

Urban Poverty Issues in Addis Ababa; a terms of reference for a proposed study prepared by consultant Assefa Bersoufekad.

Assessment of Capacities for the Implementation of the National Policy for Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation in the Sectors of EGS and EWS; final report of a study conducted in collaboration with the CDPP, December. (pospaper.txt)

UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia

REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1996

This list includes both reports that have been prepared for general distribution and those for internal use and those with restricted distribution. Such reports are marked (INTERNAL) or (RESTRICTED). Please bear in mind that their distribution outside the UN is based on individual requests and is subject to review by the UNDP/EUE.

January

Field Trip Report of the Post Harvest Situation in Tigray and Amhara Regions - a brief overview of the situation in the two regions of Tigray and Amhara; prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yesus: (Amhara.doc)

Conditions faced by the Relic Returnee Population in Gode Zone, Ethiopian Somali National Regional State - A Situation Report and Analysis; prepared by EUE Consultant, Dr. Ahmed Farah Yusuf. (Godepoor.doc)

Situation Report on Region 2 (Afar National Regional State); a background paper on the region; prepared by EUE Consultant Matt Bryden (Afar1a(b).doc)

Retrospective: a special bulletin prepared by EUE on the situation in Ethiopia during 1995; prepared by the EUE Information Section

February

January Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs: a brief overview of the current situation in the country from a humanitarian perspective.(Strp0196.doc)

Horn of Africa Calendar of Events: an updated version of the Calendar of Events and meeting taking place between January and June 1996; covers only those events that are related to the Horn of Africa and specifically the IGADD sub-region; prepared by EUE Information Section (14 February)

Ethiopia Calendar of Events: an updated version of the Calendar of events and meetings taking place in Ethiopia between January and June 1996; prepared by EUE information section (14 February)

Briefing Notes on Somalia and Somaliland - prepared by EUE consultant Matt Bryden: a brief overview of the progress of situation in Somalia and Somaliland, political issues, peace prospects and clashes - this report is an update of the report prepared by the author in November 1995 on the same topic. (13 February)

Socio-economic conditions of the population in Liben zone, Ethiopian Somali National Regional State - a situation report and analysis; prepared by EUE Consultant, Dr. Ahmed Farah Yusuf (12 February) (Libanzon.doc)

Situation report on Welayita and North Omo zone; prepared by EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Admassu H/Yesus: an update on the post harvest situation in Welayita and North Omo. (12 February). (N_omo96Feb.doc)

Situation report on Tigray and Amhara Regions; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Hans Spiess: a review of the situation in the two traditionally vulnerable regions of the country. (10 February).(North_96Feb.doc)

(INTERNAL)

Concept Paper: Outline of a Proposed Strategy for UNICEF Engagement in Ethiopia's Afar Region;a brief outline and strategy paper for interventions in the Afar region - paper submitted to UNICEF for revision and presentation as an overall strategy document; Matt Bryden, UNDP / EUE Consultant. (Afarstra.doc)

March

February Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia; prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs: a brief overview of the current situation in the country from a humanitarian perspective. (Strp0296.doc)

Field Trip Report to North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu H/Yesus: Prepared on the basis of a short field trip was carried out to North Gondar in the Amhara National Regional State by the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNDP Emergencies Unit to verify reports of stress migrations from North Gondar. (12 March) (Gondar96mar.doc)

(INTERNAL)

The Final Report on the Database on the UN Projects in the Horn of Africa: prepared by EUE consultant, Ian Attfield: The report reviews the process by which the UNDP-EUE assisted the UN agencies in the Horn of Africa in establishing a consolidated database on UN activities in the Horn. (Igadrep.doc)

(INTERNAL)

A proposal for the creation of a unit in support of the UN Resident Coordinator, by EU Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder

(INTERNAL)

Sasakawa annual award 1996 - nomination of CRDA; a paper on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator nominating CRDA for the DHA/UNDRO award; by Information Officer, Leila Pakkala (Sasaka96.doc)

Field Trip to Borena Zone of the Oromiya Region: A short field trip to Borena Zone of the Oromiya Region conducted by the EUE 13-21 March; prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yessus (Borena96mar.doc)

(INTERNAL)

The Search for a Peaceful Solution to Fighting in "Somaliland": an interim report: This report reviews the peacemaking process unfolding in Somaliland under the auspices of the "Peace Committee for Somaliland"; prepared by EUE anthropologist Dr. Ahmed Farah (Peacerep2.doc)

April

Field Trip Report to Amhara Region and Tigray Regions: ; prepared by EUE Field Officer Hans Spiess; field trip report to Amhara Region to review the current situation in the two regions and progress of the belg (30 March)

March Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia; prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by the UN agencies and NGOs: a brief overview of the current situation in the country from a humanitarian perspective (3 March) (Strp0396.doc)

Striga: The parasitic weed and its relation to poverty; a background report reviewing the connections between Striga and food insecurity; prepared by Dr. Robert Shank; EUE Agriculturalist (2 April).(Striga.doc)

Report on the Peace and Development Conference in Jigjiga 10-13 March 1996: an overview of the objectives and main issues discussed at the Jigjiga conference; prepared by EUE anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Farah (3 April). (Jijiga_con.doc ) or (Jijigacon96.doc)

Field Trip to Borena zone of the Oromiya Region: prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yesus: a field trip carried out in conjunction with CARE Ethiopia and WFP to review reports of malnutrition in several weredas of Borena zone (4 April) (Borena96mar.doc)

(INTERNAL)

The functions and activities of the UN-DMT, prepared for the UN Resident Coordinator by EUE Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder (April) (Dmt_brf.doc)

(INTERNAL)

Annual Report - 1995; review of Emergencies Unit operations during 1995 including a financial summary and detailed annexes, prepared by Deputy Coordinator Mark Bidder, (April)

Calendar of Events: the April update of the Horn of Africa Calendar of Event; prepared by the EUE Information Section (17 April)

Information note on emerging drought conditions in North-west Somalia (Somaliland) and the Ethiopian Somali National Regional State; by EUE Field Officer Matt Bryden (17 April)

Field Trip Report to Welayita and North Omo; a brief outline of the current situation in Welayita, progress of the belg season and ongoing employment generation schemes; prepared by EUE Field Officers Ralph Klingele and Michael Fritsche (17 April)
(Wolay96apr.doc)

(INTERNAL)

Discussion paper on possible "Programming Approaches for UN Agencies in the Somali Region"; jointly prepared by EUE Field Officers Matt Bryden and Ahmed Farah. (Som_Prog.doc) (uncoord.doc)

(RESTRICTED)

Somaliland at the Crossroads: Five years of Independence - an analysis of the situation in North-west Somalia "Somaliland" prepared by Matt Bryden (29 April)

Field Trip Report to East and West Hararghe Zones: a brief overview of the current situation in the two zones of the Oromiya Region prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu H/Yesus (28 April) (Hrrgh96Apr.doc)

April Situation Report for Ethiopia: monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the EUE from information obtained from UN and NGOs (2 May) (strp0496 )

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review: the first in a series of monthly reviews on the general situation in the countries of the Horn; prepared by the Information Section of the EUE from information from media and other secondary sources (2 May)
(hoa0496.doc)

(RESTRICTED)

Annual Report for 1995: An overview of the general situation in the country and activities of the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia during 1995, in support of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN-DMT; prepared by Mark Bidder, EUE Deputy Co-ordinator

(INTERNAL)

Revised version: Project Document for the Approval of Special Programme Resource Funds for institutional support for disaster management, and disaster prevention and preparedness; 1996 project document of the UNDP-EUE

MAY

The Pattern of Food Intake and Essential Expenditures for a Household in Rural Ethiopia: a desk study by UNDP-EUE by Field Officer, Michael Fritsche; - (Food96.doc)

List of Weredas in Ethiopia - 1996: compiled from data lists provided by the Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (MEDAC). Although this list is comprehensive, it may still need to be further refined and completed, and does not include the new wereda divisions in Dire Dawa and Harar; (new-were.doc)

Mole Rats: Another Possible Mode of Spreading Enset Bacterial Wilt: a brief overview prepared by EUE Field Officer, Dr. Robert Shank; (Molerats.doc)

Enset Crop Assessment: a summary report of the Enset assessment carried out by EUE Field Officer, Dr. Robert Shank; this assessment was conducted by UNDP-EUE in conjunction with the UN World Food Programme, the Bureau of Agriculture (SNNPRS). (Enset96.doc)

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - May situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; (Strp0596.doc)

Calendar of Events - May Update: calendar of events of meetings and conferences related to the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section;

Field Trip Report to South Omo zone and Konso wereda (SNNPRS): a field trip report prepared by EUE anthropologist, Ahmed Yusuf Farah with contributions from EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yesus; (S_Omo96May.doc)

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - May 1996: the second in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (hoa0596.doc)

List of new acquisitions to the EUE library - May 1996; this list will be regularly updated and readers are welcome to use the facilities during office hours. (libadd96may.doc)

June

(RESTRICTED)

Humanitarian Assistance and Development in Support of Peace and Stability in Somalia; draft proceedings of the informal meeting in Addis Ababa, Ghion Hotel, 11 June 1996; prepared by EUE Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder;

Field Trip to Amhara and Tigray Regions: a brief field trip report reviewing the current situation in the two northern regions of Ethiopia; prepared by EUE Field Officers Hans Spiess and Joachim Ahrens (North96May.doc)

Awash River Floods: Helicopter Survey, 5 June 1996: a review prepared by EUE Field Officer Joachim D. Ahrens. (Awash96June.doc)

Pesticide Supplies and Capacity to Prevent Losses for the 1996 Cropping Season in Ethiopia; a brief report on pesticide availability in 1996, prepared by EUE Agriculturist, Dr. Robert Shank; (Pestchem.doc)

Status of the Armyworm Outbreak in Ethiopia in 1996 and Considerations for Forecasting Migrations; a report in two parts: Section I deals with the general status of the 1996 armyworm outbreak in Ethiopia (prepared by EUE Agriculturist, Dr. Robert Shank), whereas Section II reviews the current outbreak in the northern parts of the country (prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu Haile Yesus). (A_worm96jun.doc)

Report of the UNDP-EUE Readership Survey of May-June: a brief report of the results of the readership survey conducted by the EUE in May; prepared by EUE Technical Coordinator, Jim Borton. (Surrpt96.doc)

Report on mission to zone 2, Afar National Regional State, prepared by Matt Bryden, UNDP/EUE Consultant, June 1996 (Afar2b.doc)

July

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - June situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; (Strp0696.doc)

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - June 1996: the third in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (hoa0696.doc)

August

Agreements of the Third Round of the Habar Je'clo/Habar Yonis Negotiations Convened at Duruqsi - July 1996: a brief report on the conference in North-west Somalia "Somaliland"; prepared by EUE anthropologist Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Farah. (peacerep5.doc)

Gambella Flood Report: Gambella People's Regional State - Air Survey, 2 August 1996; a report of the mission to Gambella, prepared by EUE Field Officer Joachim D. Ahrens. (Gambel96aug.doc)

Update on the Awash Floods - Report of joint UN mission to the Awash area 26-27 August, 1996; prepared by Joachim Ahrens, EUE Field Officer (Awash29aug.doc)

(RESTRICTED)

A series of information notes/facsimiles were dispatched to UN-DHA Geneva regarding the June-August floods in Ethiopia.

(RESTRICTED)

UNDP - Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia Comments on Direct Line #9 - Internet: a revolution; prepared by EUE Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder. – (D_Line9.doc)

September

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - August situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; (Strp0896.doc)

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - July/August 1996: the fourth in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (hoa0896.doc)

Field Trip Report to Northern Ethiopia (Amhara and Tigray Region): Belg areas record a bumper harvest: a brief overview of the belg harvest and progress of the main agricultural season in northern Ethiopia; prepared by Joachim Ahrens and Admassu H/Yesus, EUE Field Officers; 16 September (North96aug.doc)

Seasonal Migration of Drought Affected Kenyan Nomads to Moyale District of the Ethiopian Somali Region - Field Trip Report 6-13 September; report prepared by EUE anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Farah, 23 September. (Kenya96Sep.doc)

1996 Fertiliser Situation: Progress, Problems and Programmes: a brief overview of the fertiliser distributions and inputs into the agricultural season; prepared by EUE consultant Dr. Robert Shank. (Fertlz96.doc)

October

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - September 1996: the fourth in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (hoa0996.doc)

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - September situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs;(strp0996.doc)

Gambella Report Gambella People's Regional State: Flood Assessment, 22 - 27 September 1996: A brief overview and update on the floods in Gambella Region; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Joachim D. Ahrens.(Gambel96.Oct)

Benishangul-Gumuz: Situation Report 21-25 October 1996: an overview of the current situation in the peripheral region of Benishangul and progress of the agricultural season; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Joachim D. Ahrens; (Bensgl96Oct.doc)

Field Trip report to North Omo Zone (Southern Nations Nationalities Peoples Regional State): an overview of the situation in North Omo zone, ongoing operations, belg harvest outcome and indications for the meher season; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu Haile Yesus; and (N-omo96oct.doc)

Field Trip Report to South Omo Zone (SNNPRS); a short report on the mission to South Omo zone organised by UNICEF to review to the Guinea Worm Eradication Programme (UNICEF) and technical the technical assistance provided by EUE to the activities of the programme; prepared by EUE consultant, Ian Attfield. (S-omo96oct.doc)

November

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - October 1996: the fourth in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (HOA1096.doc)

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - October situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; (Strp1096.doc)

The Peace Committee for Somaliland: Case Study of a Grassroots Peace Making Initiative: a comprehensive report on the situation in North-west Somalia "Somaliland" and the work of the Peace Committee for Somaliland; prepared for the EUE by Matt Bryden and Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Farah; (Somrev96.doc)

1996 Fertilizer Situation; Progress, Problems and Programmes: a report on fertilizer imports and programmes in Ethiopia during 1996; prepared by Dr. Robert Shank, an agriculturalist working with the EUE. (Fertlz96.doc)

December

Horn of Africa - The Monthly Review - November 1996: the fourth in a series of reports prepared by the EUE on the general situation in the Horn of Africa; prepared by the EUE Information Section. (hoa1196.doc)

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - November situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs. (Strp1196.doc)

Comments on the Issues Paper presented at the OECD/DAC-Sponsored Regional Consultations in Addis Ababa, 13-14 December, 1996; prepared for UNDP by EUE Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder, 12 December (RESTRICTED). (Dac_Meet.doc)

Borana and Liban Affected by Drought: Situation Report on the Peripheral Areas of Oromiya and Somali Regions (25 November - 5 December); prepared by EUE Field Officers Joachim Ahrens and Ahmed Farah.

SERP-Southeast Rangelands Project: Background Information; a proposal prepared by EUE Agriculturist Robert Shank (INTERNAL). (Serp.doc/Serp96rs.doc)

Field Trip Report to Tigray and Amhara Region; a wrap-up report on the situation in northern Ethiopia; prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu Haile Yesus (Northdec.doc)

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REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1997

January

Impact of the Insufficient Deyr Rains on Nomad Access to Food in the Central Area of the Ethiopian Somali National Regional State; a report on the situation in several pastoralist areas of eastern Ethiopia; prepared by EUE Anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Farah;(deyrrain.doc)

Horn of Africa Review: Monthly review of the general situation in the Horn of Africa covering the period 15 December 1996 - 20 January 1997; prepared by the EUE Information Section; (hoa0197.doc )

A set of maps of the regions and administrative weredas in Ethiopia (excluding Afar Region); prepared by the EUE on the basis of data obtained from the Central Statistics Authority.

List of Reports Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia during 1996: a list of general reports prepared by the EUE staff during the year; (report96.doc)

Field Trip Report to North Omo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State: a brief report on the general situation in the most vulnerable weredas of North Omo zone, relief requirements and the post-harvest situation; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu, H/Yesus;( n_omo96jan.doc)

Kefa - the Cradel of Coffee: A Situation Report on the Western Zones of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State; a report on the current situation in Keficho-Shekicha and Bench-Maji zones of SNNPRS, this report complements the mission report (above) on the weredas of North Omo zone; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Joachim Ahrens.(kefa_jan.doc)

Assessment Trip Report to SERP, Jijiga : assess the current state of the computing facilities, in particular the Geographic Information System of the South East Rangelands Project (SERP). Prepared by Ian Attfield, consultant UNDP-EUE (Tran-ig2.doc)

SERP - Southeast Rangelands Project : Prepared by Dr. Robert Shank UNDP-Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia.(serp_rev or serp96)

February

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: December 1996 - January 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0297.doc)

Impact of Insufficient Deyr Rains on Nomad Access to Food in the Former Eastern Hararghe Area of the Ethiopian Somali National State: a situation report and analysis of the current situation in the visited area and the impact of insufficient short deyr rains in this area; prepared by EUE Anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Farah; (gashamo.doc)

Major Finding of the Joint Mission to Dollo and Chereti: a brief report prepared by the EUE anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Farah based on thejoint UN/Government/NGO mission of 12 February to Dollo and Chereti. (This report outlines the situation from the point of view of the EUE participant in the mission and has not been endorsed by other members of the assessment mission.)(dollo97.doc)

Arming Against the Armyworm: The Recurring Problem: a brief report on the armyworm control operation in 1996; prepared by EUE Consultant, Dr. Robert Shank; (armyworm.doc)

Horn of Africa Review: Monthly review of the general situation in the Horn of Africa covering the period 21 January 1997 - 20 February 1997; prepared by the EUE Information Section (hoa0197.doc)

Field Trip Report to North Shewa and South Welo Zones of the Amhara Region: a report based on the recent field trip undertaken to these traditionally vulnerable zones of the Amhara Region; prepared by EUE Field Officer, Admassu H/Yesus.(northfeb.doc)

March

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: February 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0297.doc)

Emerging Drought Conditions in Southern and South-eastern Ethiopia: A General Synopsis and Overview: a desk review prepared by EUE Deputy Coordinator, Mark Bidder on the basis of field assessments and other observations. (synops.doc)

April

Field Trip Report to Welayita and North Omo : April 1997; A report based on the recent field trip undertaken to these vulnerable zones of the southern region. Prepared by Ralph Klingele, EUE Field officer (wolay497.doc)

Summary of Rainfall Information - Southern areas of Ethiopia : Prepared by Jim Borton , on the basis of field assessments and other observations. (euerain.doc)

Rainfall Alleviates Drought Impact on Somali Region: A field visit to Jijiga and Degehabur Zones of Somali National Regional State; prepared by Jochim D. Ahrens Field Officer of EUE and Tahir M. Nour Programming and Relief Officer of WFP (somgas.doc)

Field Trip Report to Negele (Oromiya Region) and Filtu (Somalia Region): a field trip report prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yesus.(Borena.doc)

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: March 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0397.doc)

Field Trip Report to North Shewa and South Wello Zones of the Amahara Regional State (Region 3) : a field trip report prepared by EUE Field Officer Admassu H/Yesus. (north0697.doc)

Response to drought related problems in the southern areas of Ethiopia : Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, Field Officer (drghtsum.doc)

Current Situation in Wolayita : Desk study information obtained at headquarter level from NGOs operating in the area; prepared by Admassu Haile Yesus, Field Officer (wol2.doc)

May

Field Trip Report from Belg Dependant Areas of Northern Ethiopia : Prepared by Ralph Klingele, UNDP/EUE Field Officer (belg497.doc)

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: April 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0497.doc)

Horn of Africa A Monthly Review: - prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the General situation in the countries of the Horn of Africa. This update covers the period 21 February - 30 April 1997 (hoa497.doc)
Field Trip Report to the former Wolayita Awraja in North Omo - prepared by Admassu Haile Yesus, UNDP/EUE Field Officer (wol597.doc)

Also enclosed find "Announcing the New UNDP/EUE WEB SITE". The EUE prototype WEB site is now hosted at UPENN African WEB site.

June
Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: May 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0597.doc)

Livestock Marketing & Cross border trade in the South East of Ethiopia: by Dr. Robert Shank Consultant Agriculturalist (stck_mar.doc)

Field Visit to DOLO ODO - 26 June 97. Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, Field Officer UNDP-EUE (INTERNAL) (Dolo1day.Doc)

July

Field Trip report Walayita area & Kemba wereda North Omo by Ralph Klingele UNDP\EUE Field officer.(wolay697.doc)

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia: June 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government.(strp0697.doc)

Field Trip report: Amhara Region & South Tigray zone 22-06/01-07 prepared by Ralph Klingele, EUE field officer (north697.doc)

Poor Belg Season in West and East Hararghe June 1997 . Prepared by Joachim Ahrens Field Officer, Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia (hara697.doc)

August

Rising Food Needs? -Ethiopia After the Belg Season:- Situation Report 1 August 1997 By Jim Borton, Technical Coordinator, Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia (UNDP-EUE) (outlook.doc)

Beneficiary Numbers To Be Increased in Amhara Region After The Failed Belg:- Field Report July 1997 By Joachim D. Ahrens, Field Officer, Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia (amh0797.doc)

Horn of Africa, The Monthly Review: - prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the General situation in the countries of the Horn of Africa. This update covers the period 1 June - 31 July, 1997. (hoa0697.doc)

September

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia:- August situation report prepared by EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; (strp0897.doc)

After the failed belg, how do people cope?: Observation South Welo - Field trip report 18-23 August, prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, Field Officer, Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia. (welo0897.doc)

Field Trip Report to Welayita area - North Omo: 31 August - 5 September 1997, Prepared by Ralph Klingele. UNDP-EUE Field Officer 10 September 1997. (Wolay997.doc)

October

Parts of Gondar expecting poor meher harvest: Observation from Ibnat and Belesa - A report on a field trip to Gondar conducted in late September to review prospects for the main season harvest. Prepared by Joachim Ahrens, Field \officer, UNDP-EUE. (Gond0997.doc)

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia:- September situation report on humanitarian and other developments in the country prepared by the Information Section of the EUE from reports obtained from UN specialised agencies and a range of other public sources; (strp0997.doc)

November

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia:- October 1997; monthly situation report prepared by the Information Section of the UNDP Emergencies Unit from information obtained from UN, NGOs and Government. (strp1097.doc)

Horn of Africa, A monthly review:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the general situation in the countries of the horn of Africa. This update covers the period 1 September - 31 October, 1997. (Hoa0910.doc)

UNDP Human Development Report - 1997:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia containing basic statistics for the IGAD countries (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda). (undp_hdr.xls)

December

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia:- November 1997; monthly situation report on humanitarian and other developments in the country prepared by the Information Section of the EUE unit from reports obtained from UN specialised agencies and a range of other public sources. (strp1197.doc)

Horn of Africa, The monthly review:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the general situation in the countries of the horn of Africa. This update covers the period 1-31 November, 1997. (hoa1197.doc)

Drought Contingency Planning to support pastoralis livelihoods in Ethiopia:- A discussion paper prepared for UNDP-EUE by consultant sociologist Dr. Richard Hogg. (Pastoral.doc)

Relief Operations in the Somali Region:- Report on the aftermath of flooding in the Gode area prepared by Joachim D.Ahrens, Field Officer, UNDP-EUE.(Godeflod.doc)

UNITED NATIONS
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REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1998

January

Monthly Situation Report for Ethiopia:- December 1997; Monthly situation report on humanitarian and other developments in the country prepared by the Information Section of the EUE unit from reports obtained from UN specialised agencies and a range of other public sources.(strp1297.doc)

Field Trip Report:- Eastern Amhara Region & South Tigray Zone: 9 - 18 December 1997. Prepared by Ralph Klingele & Admassu Haile Yesus, UNDP-EUE Field officers.(welo1297.doc)

February

Situation Report for the Month of January 1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0198.doc)

West and East Hararghe after the meher harvest:- A field visit report by Joachim D. Ahrens, UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia, Field Officer. The report examines the post-harvest agricultural and economic situation in an area of Ethiopa known to be especially vulnerable to food shortages; (harag198.doc)

Welayita - North Omo:- A mission report on a recent UNDP-EUE field visit to the Welayita area in southern Ethiopia. The report looks at the impact of the unseasonable late rains on agricultural production and likely food aid needs in 1998; (wolay198.doc)

March

Situation Report for the Month of February 1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0298.doc)

UNICEF – The State of the World’s Children 1998:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia containing basic consolidated econmic and social statistics for the Horn of Africa countries (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda), with particular reference to children’s well-being. (UNICEF.xls)

Eastern Amhara and South Tigray:- Field trip report prepared by Ralph Klingele, UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia field officer. The report describes the impact of the unseasonable rains in October/November and comments on the start to this year’s belg season. (nrth0398.doc)

Multi-Agency Post-Harvest Assessment Southern Region (For Internal use only):- Mission summary prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia Field Officer (4 March, 1998). (Southern.doc)

April

Situation Report for the Month of March 1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0398.doc)

Field Trip Report – Cessation of Livestock Exports Severely Affects the Pastoralist Economy of Somali Region. Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, UNDP-EUE Field Officer (31 March – 7 April 1998). (Livestock.doc)

May

Situation Report for the Month of April 1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0498.doc)

June

South Wello expects a bad belg season:- Mission report examining the impact of belg season rains on agricultural production in this traditionally food insecure area of central Ethiopia, prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens. (welo0598.doc)

West & East Harerghe zones at the end of the belg seaon:- Mission report examining the impact of the belg rains in the eastern agricultural belt of Oromiya Region, prepared by Ralph Klingele. (harar598.doc)

Changing Pastoralism in the Ethiopian Somali National Regional State:- A special study into changing patterns of pastoralism in the northern "Haud" area of the Somali Region, prepared by Robert Walker and Jama Sugele. (past0698.doc)

Situation Report for the Month of May1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0598.doc)

July

Humanitarian Needs pf War-Displaced People in Northern and Nothern -Eastern Ethiopia:- Joint UN Inter-Agency Rapid Assessment Mission to Tigray and Afar 19-24 June 1998. (Displaced.doc)

Situation Report for the Month of June1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0698.doc)

August

Situation Report for the Month of Ju1y 1998:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government; (strp0798.doc).

September

Horn of Africa, The monthly review:-Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the general situation in the countries of the horn of Africa. This update covers the period July – August, 1998. (HOA0898.doc)

Special Study – Haraghe Farmers on the cross-roads between subsistence & cash economy; prepared by Ralph Klingele, UNDP-EUE Field Officer (Hararghe.doc)

War Displaced in Tigray and Afar Regions: UN Response Summary:- A summary of UN on-going and planned interventions in support of the DPPC appeal for the war displaced. Prepared by the country Team in Ethiopia. (ethappeal.doc)

Preliminary List of Major contributions for the War Displaced in Tigray and Afar Region:- A summary of UN and non-UN contributions for the war displaced compiled from information provided by the DPPC, embassies and NGOs. Prepared by the country Team in Ethiopia.

October

Implementation of UN Assistance to the War Displaced and Afar Region September 1998 (response update.doc)

Situation Report for the period August - September 1998; A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp0998.doc)

Report on a Rapid Assessment Mission to Tigray:- documents the current status and humanitarian needs of people displaced by the conflict with Eritrea based on an inter-agency mission to Tigray. Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, Senior Field Officer and Yves Guinand, Field Officer; (nrth1210.doc)

Meher Prospects in Tigray and Welo:- good harvests anticipated:- Outlines the main season harvest prospects in these traditionally food insecure regions of northern Ethiopia. Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, Senior Field Officer and Yves Guinand, Field Officer. (M eher98.doc)

Notes on Ethiopian Nationals Returning From Eritrea:- Prepared by EUE Field OfficerYves Guinand (Returnees.doc) (Internal)

November

Situation Report for the period October - November 1998; A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government.(strp1098.doc)

Food Shortages Force Oromos of East Hararghe into Migration:- A series of poor harvest combined with a delayed relief response has created a situation where people have migrated in search of assistance. Based on a recent field trip to the affected area, the report examines the reasons for the migrations. Prepared by Joachim D. Ahrens, UNDP-EUE Senior Field Officer. (Oromo1198.doc)

Horn of Africa, The monthly review:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia on the general situation in the countries of the horn of Africa. This update covers the period September - October, 1998. (HOA0998.doc)

UN Inter-Agency Fact-Finding Mission to Afar and South Welo on Ethiopian Nationals Returning from Eritrea :-details the efforts being made by the Ethiopian government and some NGOs to assist those Ethiopians returning from Eritrea as a result of the dispute between the two countries; prepared by EUE Field Officer Yves Guinand. (Afarob98.doc)

December

Looming Crisis in Welo:- following several poor harvests, farmers and their families in Welo are facing difficult times. The present harvest, though better than last year, may not be enough to avert serious hardship in the coming year. Prepared by Ralph Klingele, UNDP-EUE Field Officer. (swelo1198.doc)

Situation Report for the period November - December 1998; A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp1198.doc)

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REPORTS PREPARED BY THE EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA IN 1999

January

Personal Reflections on Farming Life in South Welo - A personal look at the experiences of three farming families in the highlands of Ethiopia, covering the period from 1983 to the present day. (welo199a.doc)

Evacuees from Border Towns in Tigray Setting-Up Makeshift Camps:- Analysis of the Current situation facing the war-affected population in Northern Ethiopia and the status of the humanitarian response. (Tigy0199.doc)

February

Situation Report for the period January 1999; A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp0199.doc)

March

Horn of Africa, The Monthly Review, February – March 1999 :- This regular update covers the latest events and developments in the Horn of Africa: covering Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.(hoa0299.doc)

Situation Report for the period February 1999:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp0299.doc)

List of International Contributions for the War-Affected inTigray and Afar Regions:- detailed and updated information on contributions from international donors, the UN agencies and NGOs. Prepared by the UN-Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia, 10 March 1999. (unresp03.doc)

UNICEF – The State of the World’s Children 1999:- Prepared by the UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia containing basic consolidated econmic and social statistics for the Horn of Africa countries (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda), with particular reference to children’s well-being. (UNICEF1999.xls)

April

Situation Report for the period March 1999:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp0399.doc)

Rapid Assessment Mission to North Wollo - Effects of Consecutive Crop Losses on Farm Households in Selected Areas:- observes the affected farm households and the current food security situation in the region. Prepared by Yves Guinand, Field Officer, UN-Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia. (welo0499.doc)

UN Country Team's mission report from its recent visit to Tigray:- The Report provides a preliminary picture of the war displaced and drought affected in Tigray region and the challenges facing the regional administration as they attempt to cope with both of these problems. A general idea of the kinds (and in some cases the amounts) of assistance required is given. (UNCT_Tigray.doc)

Horn of Africa, The monthly review, March - April 1999:- This regular updates covers the latest events and developments in the Horn of Africa: covering Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. (hoa0399.doc)

Situation of displaced people in Afar Region remains sketchy - A report based on a recent UN mission to the Afar region to assess the current needs of people displaced by the conflict with Eritrea. By Joachim D. Ahrens, Senior Field Officer, UN - Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia. (Afar0399.doc)

A special report on the current food security situation in Ethiopia :- highlights concern regarding the implications of a belg season failure in the northern highlands of the country and provides the latest figures regarding food aid requirements (as of April 30, 1999) . Prepared by Mark Bidder, UNDP-EUE Deputy Coordinator. (food security.doc)

May

Ethiopia Situation Report for period April 1999:- A summary of humanitarian and general developments in Ethiopia compiled from media reports and information provided by the UN agencies, NGOs and Government. (strp0499.doc)

Mission Report - East and West Hararghe:- A report on a recent field appraisal mission to Hararghe, reflecting on food security issues and the relative economic importance of coffee and chat. Prepared by Yves Guinand, UNDP-EUE Field Officer. (harar0599.doc)

Horn of Africa, The monthly review, April - May 1999:- This regular updates covers the latest events and developments in the Horn of Africa: covering Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. (hoa0599.doc)

Armyworm Infestations in Ethiopia :- an illustrated briefing paper highlighting the threat posed to agricultural production in Ethiopia by the current outbreak of African armyworms. As well as providing an update on the current situation, the report reviews the two most recent outbreaks in 1994 and 1996 and the control measures that were undertaken. Prepared by UNDP-EUE, James Borton, Technical Coordinator, May 27, 1999. (worm0599.doc)

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