1、WORKING PAPER|Version 1.0|March 2025|1CONTENTSExecutive summary.1Introduction.3Scope,methodology,and limitations.5Scenario modeling results.11Current economic plans appear out of balance with water .15Planning and policy shifts are needed to bring development and water into balance.16Conclusion.21Ap
2、pendix A.22Appendix B.23Appendix C.25Appendix D.30Abbreviations.32References.33Acknowledgments.36About the authors.36Working Papers contain preliminary research,analysis,findings,and recommendations.They are circulated to stimulate timely discussion and critical feedback,and to influence ongoing deb
3、ate on emerging issues.Suggested Citation:Swedenborg,E.L.,Z.Adane,T.Yohannes,and F.Battistelli.2025.“Water-resilient economic development planning in Ethiopia.”Working Paper.Washington,DC:World Resources Institute.Available online at doi.org/10.46830/wriwp.22.00107.WORKING PAPERWater-resilient econo
4、mic development planning in EthiopiaAuthors:Eliza L.Swedenborg,Zablon Adane,Tinebeb Yohannes,and Francesca Battistelli|Contributor:Mekonnen WakeyoHIGHLIGHTS Ethiopias rainfall is highly variable and unevenly distributed across the country.Climate change is intensifying floods and droughts and increa
5、sing uncertainty.Meanwhile,growing populations and economic development are increasing demand for water even as many still lack safe water access.In Ethiopia,climate action has increasingly been integrated with eco-nomic planning processes,including the identification of priorities for water-related
6、 climate resilience.However,national planning neither adequately considers underlying water resource requirements nor their vulnerability to growing water stress and climate shocks.Decision-makers must be proactive to prevent development gains from being undermined by increasing water challenges.Our