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<p>We are extremely concerned about the impact of the current drought on the food
security situation in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has shown great strides in development but
remains fragile in the face of extreme climate events such as El Nino. The Government
of Ethiopia is fully engaged and prioritising efforts to address the needs, having
spent many years building up crisis response systems. The international community
is working in support of the Government and the UK along with the EU, is one of the
leading donors to the response. We are in daily contact with the World Food Programme
(WFP) which is delivering supplies to people affected in support of the Government.
A joint Government-UN assessment has just taken place and we are also assessing that
food supplies reach those affected. We have also recently provided additional funding
to WFP’s relief programme.</p><br /><p>DFID’s Permanent Secretary Mark Lowcock visited
Ethiopia from 9-12 November, and discussed the situation with senior members of the
Ethiopian Government and partners. We are urging others to do more to support the
Government response to the crisis.</p>
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