TPLF leaders arrested

The primary shocks that Addis Ababa faces are floods, urban fire and earthquake. At the same time, the city faces a multitude of stresses, many of which are directly related to its current level of development, including unprecedented urban growth, water scarcity, and unemployment and social vulnerability. The unprecedented urban growth that Addis will face over the coming decades could create the agglomeration of people and economies that can catapult the city towards its long-term goals, but if not well managed, it could also exacerbate existing shocks and stresses related to natural hazards, access to basic services, congestion, economic opportunity, and individual well-being. Enhancing resilience in Addis requires actions and investments that are oriented toward implementing existing plans and regulations, establishing clear and capacitated leadership on risk management topics, improving safety nets for residents and investing in infrastructure that meets existing and future need