Reality of Resilience: Perspectives of the 2015–16 Drought in Ethiopia

This report highlights lessons from the 2015–16 drought in Ethiopia, including how and why different communities were impacted, effective approaches to resilience-building and challenges faced.

This report is intended to provide snapshots of the Ethiopia drought from the ground through a series of case studies. It begins with an overview of the climatic variables that contributed to the drought. This is followed by case studies from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), humanitarian organisations and thematic experts, centering on what they have learned about building resilience to climate shocks and stresses through their work during the 2015–16 drought. Five case studies were written independently, using methodologies such as surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and Value for Money (VfM) analysis to inform conclusions.