Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Proclamation No. 1386/2025.

This proclamation establishes Ethiopia's legal framework for managing disaster risks and coordinating responses to emergencies. It addresses disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, emergency response, recovery and reconstruction. It also establishes institutional responsibilities for coordinating disaster management activities across federal and regional authorities. The legislation covers the role of the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission and the arrangements for coordinating government institutions, humanitarian assistance and other stakeholders during emergencies. It is useful for citizens, humanitarian organisations, researchers, public officials and development professionals interested in understanding how Ethiopia prepares for and responds to natural and human-made disasters.

Country

Ethiopia

Type

Act

Published

28 July 2025

File size

397 KB

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