Ethiopia

Pact believes that resilient states and communities are capable of absorbing shocks and managing challenges while maintaining political stability and preventing violence. Based on this idea, with our many partners, Pact has long helped Ethiopian communities to respond to, manage and minimize conflict, both within Ethiopia and across borders. Our programming has engaged local government agencies, women, religious leaders, security forces and people vulnerable to engaging in conflict and violence. Pact has also worked to promote economic development to reduce insecurity and instability.

Pact’s newest efforts are strengthening Ethiopia’s conflict resolution and peacebuilding system, which is comprised of individual actors, formal and informal institutions impacting peace and conflict, and communities experiencing conflict at the local, regional and national levels. Under the USAID Sustainable Peace Activity, we are building the capacity of key stakeholders to prevent violent conflict, while also being responsive to emergent conflict and violence. With peace as a foundation, all Ethiopians can thrive as the country continues its development journey.