Economics & Development

The Annex 3 examines fragility risks and strategic considerations underpinning the Ethiopia Country Partnership Framework (CPF) FY27–36. It highlights how historical political contestation, conflict, economic challenges, climate shocks, and governance issues continue to shape development outcomes. The World Bank Group aims to mitigate fragility by promoting job creation, institutional strengthening, private sector development, regional integration, and human capital investments. The annex also outlines adaptive implementation approaches, enhanced risk monitoring, conflict-sensitive programming, and strengthened operational tools to improve resilience and development effectiveness.