Inclusive Green Growth in Ethiopia: Selected Case Studies

In the present report, good practices and lessons learned on inclusive green growth in selected sectors of the Ethiopian economy are documented. These served as input to the Fifth Issue of the Sustainable Development Report on Africa (SDRA-V), which was prepared under the theme “Achieving sustainable development in Africa through inclusive green growth”. The report is based on information collected from research publications, conference proceedings, government reports, discussions with experts and Internet reports.

In the report, good practices in four key sectors that are thought to be relevant in promoting inclusive green growth and fostering the transition to the green economy in Ethiopia have been identified. The sectors covered are agriculture and land use management, forestry, energy and transport. Six case studies on inclusive green growth in Ethiopia are discussed in relation to their actual contribution or potential in realizing economic, social and environmental benefits based on their implementation design, sustainability and replicability, and on relevant cross-cutting issues. Key challenges and existing opportunities, as well as lessons learned, are discussed in terms of institutional instability, financial sustainability and policy implementation. Recommendations drawn from lessons learned are highlighted to better inform the implementation of inclusive green growth initiatives.