Nearly 4,200 vulnerable individuals no longer have access to group savings, microfinance, or lending programs, jeopardizing the sustainability of economic gains. More than 200 women and youth have missed out on employment opportunities that contribute to household income and community resilience.

Date: 9/25

Region: Africa

Country: Ethiopia

Topic: Economy & Livelihoods

Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests, Security & Resilience

Additional Context: Beginning in 2020, Mercy Corps implemented the Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RIPA) program to strengthen resilience, food security, and inclusive economic growth for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities across the Somali, Oromia, and Afar regions. The program was terminated.

Source: Mercy Corps