Ethiopia had been associated with war and drought for many years.
What is more important is, the double digit economic growth has enhanced the nation’s capability of resisting droughts and other man-made and natural disasters.
Since the agriculture based Ethiopian economy is highly reliant on rainfall, it has been affected severely due to lack of rain.
According to National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC), more than 20 million Ethiopians had been affected by the severe drought that broke out in the aforementioned fiscal year.
Since Ethiopia is found in drought prone zone, 7.8 million people need aid this fiscal year.
Commissioner Kassa underlined that to alleviate drought once and for all, Ethiopia has designed a policy which could ensure sustainable development.
Ensuring potable water, implementing water and soil conservation tasks, expanding irrigation projects, and undertaking reforestation activities are among the mechanisms being applied to fight drought and climate change catastrophes."
In addition to this, the state has been awarded globally for its water and soil conservation and environmental restoration activities," he said, adding, "the same is true for Somali state.
Furthermore, irrigation works are underway in Dubti, Afar State, to combat drought.
Water and social conversation, environmental restoration, small scale irrigation and empowerment of rural livelihoods should be the mechanisms which are fundamental for combating drought once and for all.