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Perform an extensive study of the most vulnerable groups with special attention to existing social service programs and access to housing. Currently, the most vulnerable groups in Addis cannot benefit from many of the social services available because they are inaccessible or unaffordable. Current local social protection programs administered by the Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs (BOLSA) target 5 categories: the elderly; the disabled; street people/ beggars; the poor; and commercial sex workers. There is evidence that addressing social protection in this way is ineffective because some people fall into multiple groups. Analysis is needed to better understand vulnerable segments of the population in Addis as well as how the current registration and identification system is affecting delivery of social programs. In addition, an inclusive housing strategy, including a review of household affordability and the on- and off-budget subsidies associated with the condominium program, should be developed specifically for Addis given its unique context within the country.