[{"bbox": [85, 197, 424, 226], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.4 Risks and Lessons Learnt"}, {"bbox": [82, 240, 1167, 904], "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>External environment</td><td>Availability of experts: Ethiopia remains vulnerable to significant shocks, natural and man-made. The impact of the active conflict risks deteriorating the security environment and travel conditions, which could translate into unavailability or unwillingness of experts to travel to Ethiopia.</td><td>M</td><td>L</td><td>Drafting of clear and detailed Terms of references (TORs), combining local with international expertise, flexibility in teleworking and use of electronic means of communication.</td></tr></tbody></table>"}, {"bbox": [92, 906, 252, 929], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Lessons Learnt:"}, {"bbox": [92, 950, 1162, 1163], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU has been for the past several years funding Technical Cooperation Facilities (TCF), which fell under the responsibility of the National Authorising Officer. While the implementation modality is different, some lessons learnt from the implementation of previous TCF may be applicable to support measures. For instance, due to the COVID pandemic as well as the conflict, experience with telework and virtual meetings has been gained. Further, combining local with international expertise has enabled us to combine international best practices with substantial local insights and understanding. It also facilitated blended (virtual and in-person) information sharing and gathering. Finally, the flexibility of the direct management mode (and framework contracts) will enable the EUD to respond quickly to the changing environment and requirements regarding programming."}, {"bbox": [85, 1177, 398, 1207], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [95, 1224, 1160, 1356], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is to support the EU-Ethiopia partnership. Due to the need to sustain addressing the needs of the population most affected by the crisis, this action will facilitate the development of appropriate programmes taken into account a human rights and gender approach. This action will further strengthen the cooperation and coordination with Member States and other development partners, as well as the visibility of the EU action in Ethiopia."}, {"bbox": [95, 1383, 1160, 1436], "category": "Text", "text": "This action will further strengthen the cooperation and coordination with Member States and other development partners, as well as the visibility of the EU action in Ethiopia. The action will aim to:"}, {"bbox": [134, 1438, 1160, 1490], "category": "List-item", "text": "* ensure design and implementation of activities addressing the need for the development of conflict sensitive and responsive future engagements;"}, {"bbox": [134, 1492, 825, 1518], "category": "List-item", "text": "* intensify strategic communication and public diplomacy activities, and;"}, {"bbox": [134, 1521, 989, 1548], "category": "List-item", "text": "* strengthen coordination with Member States in designing Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs)."}, {"bbox": [1037, 1680, 1142, 1704], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 7 of 10"}]