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ities are vulnerable to many types of shocks and stresses, including natural hazards like storms and sea level rise, but also man-made ones like economic transformation and rapid urbanization. These shocks and stresses have the potential to bring cities to a halt and reverse years of socio-economic development gains. Cities that are to grow and thrive in the future must take steps to address these shocks and stresses. Simply put, a resilient city is one that can adapt to these types of changing conditions and withstand shocks while still providing essential services to its residents. A resilient city can keep moving toward its long-term goals despite the challenges it meets along the way. The unprecedented urban growth that Addis Ababa 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. The provision of infrastructure, which underpins urban economic productivity and service delivery, is significantly lagging despite the major investments being made by the city. Moreover, the overall organization of the city government is complex—comprising agencies, authorities, and city and federal government enterprises with a range of roles and responsibilities in constr