[{"bbox": [85, 151, 424, 180], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.4 Risks and Lessons Learnt"}, {"bbox": [82, 191, 1167, 1420], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Risks</th><th>Likelihood (High/ Medium/ Low)</th><th>Impact (High/ Medium/ Low)</th><th>Mitigating measures</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">External environment</td><td><strong>Economic instability:</strong> internal (conflict and climate-related shocks) and external factors could lead to economic instability. This, compounded by trade disruptions due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, is increasing inflationary pressure, which would translate in higher costs for the project.</td><td>H</td><td>H</td><td>Flexibility in terms of implementation (choice, sequencing and modalities of activities) will be built into the programme in order to adjust to the evolution of the situation in a conflict-sensitive manner.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Difficult access to regions in conflict:</strong> some conflict areas may remain closed to access by implementing partners, and areas that have recently stabilised may become unstable again, which risks delaying the implementation of some activities and/or losing gains made during the implementation.</td><td>H</td><td>H</td><td>The programme will develop clear criteria for access to Zones, Woredas and Kebeles which will include a consideration of safety issues and safeguards to these risks. Alternative locations should be pre-identified to quickly adapt implementation if needed. In addition, implementing partners will maintain close relations and communications with government institutions to receive updated information on access.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Weak institutional capacity:</strong> a complex, fragmented and competing institutional environment (e.g. regulatory frameworks, quality standards, certification system) may cause delays in the implementation of projects, which would then put at risk their timely completion.</td><td>M</td><td>M</td><td>Through provision of specialized technical assistance and institutional capacity development at all levels, based on capacity needs assessment, implementing partners will closely monitor this risk and minimise its likelihood. In addition, continued policy dialogue carried out will facilitate the early identification of potential regulatory or institutional bottlenecks.</td></tr><tr><td>Planning, processes and systems</td><td><strong>Coordination issues:</strong> a lack of appropriate coordination with other development partners could lead to duplication of activities, which would render this Action not relevant.</td><td>L</td><td>M</td><td>Strong governance coordination mechanisms will be established with other partners and with the Government of Ethiopia, including use of the REDFS Platform and PSNP governance mechanisms (see section 4.7).</td></tr></tbody></table>"}, {"bbox": [92, 1421, 253, 1445], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Lessons Learnt:"}, {"bbox": [92, 1458, 1160, 1537], "category": "Text", "text": "In 2009, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation No. 1447/2008 for Food Facility financing. Its implementation demonstrated that timely availability of improved seed is essential for the avoidance of eventual famines."}, {"bbox": [92, 1550, 1160, 1605], "category": "Text", "text": "In addition, recent implementation of programmes and projects by the EU Delegation to Ethiopia, some of which will continue in the future, has demonstrated strength in some approaches to support to the agriculture sector. In particular:"}, {"bbox": [1026, 1680, 1142, 1704], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 11 of 22"}]