National Policy and Strategy on Disaster Risk Management. Country/Territory Ethiopia Document type Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Disasters Risk assessment/management Early warning system/emergency intervention system Financing Climate change Institution Monitoring Local government Flood Water shortage/drought Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Sahel Entry into force notes 2013-2023. Abstract The National Policy and Strategy on Disaster Risk Management is a sectoral national strategic document applicable to the period of 2013-2023. Its main objective is to reduce disaster risks and potential damage caused by a disaster through establishing a comprehensive and coordinated disaster risk management system in the context of sustainable development. Full text English