======Ethiopia - Regional Cities======
This report examines urbanization in Ethiopia, focusing on regional cities Mekele and Dire Dawa, and their role in national growth strategies, challenges of rapid urban growth, and opportunities for future development.\\ 
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| Report location:  |[[https://www.arup.com/-/media/arup/files/publications/f/future-cities-africa--ethiopia.pdf| source]]  |
| Language:  | English   |
| Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:arup|ARUP]]  |
|Authors:  |Andrew Charles, Belinda Hewitt, Braulio Eduardo Morera, Erika Puspa, James Waters, Jamie Simpson, Jo da Silva, Jose M. Ahumada, Kieran Birtill, Mark Doyle (Graphic design), Ripin Kalra, Samantha Stratton-Short, Siddharth Nadkarny, William Cobbett  |
| Time horizon:  | 2030 - 2035    |
| Geographic focus:  |Ethiopia   |
| Page count:  |54  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved data analysis using the Cities Alliance Normative Framework and the Arup Environmental Risk Framework, consultations with stakeholders, and examination of urban development plans and strategies.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The research explores Ethiopia's urbanization, particularly in Mekele and Dire Dawa, within the context of the Future Cities Africa initiative. It assesses the cities' strategic locations, economic prospects, infrastructure challenges, environmental risks, and the impact of national policies on urban growth and resilience.

Drivers mentioned include:  
  * Climatic Risk 
  * Geophysical Risk 
  * Biological and natural resource risk


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