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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

EMERGENCIES UNIT FOR ETHIOPIA

Reports Prepared by the EUE 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: - FN=(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. – FN=(Godepoor.doc)

Situation Report on Region 2 (Afar National Regional State); a background paper on the region; prepared by EUE Consultant Matt Bryden - FN=(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.- FN=(Sitrp96.Jan)

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)

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). – FN=(N_omo96.Feb)

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). - FN=(North_96.Feb)

(INTERNAL)

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

(4 March). - FN=(Sitrep.feb)

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)

(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.

(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

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

(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

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) - FN=(North_96.feb)

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) -

FN=(Sitrp96.Mar)

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). – FN=(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). – FN=(Jijiga.con)

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)

(INTERNAL)

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

(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)

(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)

(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)

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)

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)

(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; - FN=(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;

Mole Rats: Another Possible Mode of Spreading Enset Bacterial Wilt: a brief overview prepared by EUE Field Officer, Dr. Robert Shank; and – FN=(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). – FN=(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; - FN=(Sitrp96.May)

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; and

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.

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.

June

(RESTRICTED)

Humanitarian Assistance and Development in Support of Peace and Stability in Somalia; draft proceedings pf 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

Awash River Floods: Helicopter Survey, 5 June 1996: a review prepared by EUE Field Officer Joachim Ahrens. – FN=(Awash96.June)

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; and – FN=(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). – FN=(A_worm96.jun)

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)

July

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - June situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; - FN=(Sitrp96.jun)

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.

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 anthropolgist Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Farah.

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 Ahrens. – FN= (Gambel96.aug)

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

(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. – FN=(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; -FN=(Sitrp96.aug)

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.

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

Seasonal Migration of Drought Affected Kenyan Nomads to Moyale District of the Ethiopian Somail Region - Field Trip Report 6-13 September; report prepared by EUE anthropologist, Dr. Ahmed Farah, 23 September. – FN=(Kenya96.Sep)

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. – FN= (Fertlz96.doc)

Arming against the Armyworm: The Recurring Problem. Prepared by by Dr. Robert Shank, Agriculturalist, UNDP Emergencies Unit for Ethiopia, September 1996 (armyworm.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.

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - September situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs;- FN=(Sitrep96.Sep)

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 Ahrens.- FN=(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 Ahrens;

- FN= (Bensgl96.Oct)

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

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.

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. – FN=(HOA1096.txt)

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - October situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs; - FN=(Sitrep96.Oct)

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; and – FN=(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. – FN=(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.

Monthly situation report for Ethiopia - November situation report prepared by the EUE Information Section from information provided by UN agencies, Government and NGOs. – FN=(Sitrep96.Nov)

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). –

FN= (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.(Borendec.doc)

SERP-Southeast Rangelands Project: Background Information; a proposal prepared by EUE Agriculturalist Robert Shank (INTERNAL). – FN=(Serp.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

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