Ethiopia
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia faces one of the most complex human mobility environments in the world, with a range of social, economic, political, and climatic factors driving populations within and outside its borders.
IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system that monitors human mobility within Ethiopia to provide essential insights into the location, vulnerabilities, demographic breakdown and needs of displaced and mobile populations to provide the Government of Ethiopia, humanitarian and development partners, as well as donors and other relevant stakeholders with a useful evidence base for planning, advocacy, and response.
Since its launch in September 2016 in Ethiopia, the DTM has grown to be a fully integrated component of Ethiopia’s national and sub-national information management architecture, as it is the official source of data on internal displacement in the country.
In Ethiopia, mobility tracking captures internal displacement and return through three annual rounds of Site Assessments (focused on IDPs and the availability of services in their areas of displacement) as well as returning IDPs through the Village Assessment Surveys (focused on host community capacity to absorb returns targeting IDPs, returning IDPs, returned migrants and host community members and their access to services with a focus on livelihoods and reintegration). Mobility tracking data is largely used to inform humanitarian response and development planning and as such is coordinated with both humanitarian and development actors in country as well as with the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission. Flow Monitoring captures inter-and intra-regional migration flows daily at key identified transit locations. This information is largely used to inform more developmental programming including migrant assistance and protection programming. This data is also shared with humanitarian and development counterparts in the country and is collected in close coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Both DTM components intend to provide an evidence-base for programming and policy that is increasingly integrated and area-based. In addition to mobility tracking and flow monitoring, DTM Ethiopia also deploys thematic household level surveys to provide representative, granular information which can be triangulated with pre-existing DTM data collected through key informants and focus group discussions. This data enables the humanitarian and development communities to obtain important insight into the needs, conditions, vulnerabilities, and intentions of IDPs which can be particularly useful in informing programs, especially with regards to durable solutions, livelihoods, and other Humanitarian Development Nexus (HDN) related programming and policy initiatives.
DTM Ethiopia currently deploys over 200 staff and enumerators to track displacement, returns and migrant movements in the country.
Current Donors
- USAID
- ECHO
- Canada
- Japan
- EHF
Between 1 May and 31 July 2021, DTM Ethiopia surveyed a total of 2,680 migrants across 5 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). These FMPs are located in Metema, Galafi, Moyale, Dawale and Tog Wochale.
Between 1 August and 31 October 2020, DTM Ethiopia surveyed a total of 1,911 migrants across 6 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). These FMPs are located in Humera, Metema, Galafi, Moyale, Dawale and Tog Wochale.
In April 2022, a total of 26,668 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 25% increase in daily average movements in comparison with March 2022 when an average of 711 movements per day were observed.
In March 2022, a total of 22,029 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 6% increase in daily average movements in comparison with February 2022 when an average of 667 movements per day were observed.
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In February 2022, a total of 18,683 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In January 2022, a total of 19,525 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
The Mobility Overview 2021 report details significant movements within the country and a national overview of displacement and returns, which mainly draws from DTM’s Site Assessment, Emergency Site Assessment, Village Assessment Survey and an extensive national network of key informan
In December 2021, a total of 18,049 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In November 2021, a total of 16,619 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
From 27 July— 4 October 2021, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) deployed its Emergency Site Assessment (ESA) to capture internal displacement related to the Northern Ethiopia Crisis.
In October 2021, a total of 14,227 movements were observed across four of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In September 2021, a total of 20,910 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In August 2021, a total of 23,724 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs).
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
In July 2021, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Camp Coordinaton and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster and Protection Cluster worked together to carry out household level intention surveys in Tigray region for the first time. In response to this
In July 2021, a total of 22,046** movements were observed across Ethiopia’s five flow monitoring points (FMPs).
From 1— 26 June 2021, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) deployed its Emergency Site Assessment to capture internal displacement related to the Northern Ethiopia Crisis.
In June 2021, a total of 20,053 movements were observed across Ethiopia’s five flow monitoring points (FMPs). Following the steady increase in movements this month, outgoing movements during June have continued to be higher than ever (76.5%) than incoming movements (23.5%). The percentage of out
n May 2021, a total of 20,585 movements were observed across Ethiopia’s five flow monitoring points (FMPs). Following the steady increase in movements this month, outgoing movements during May have continued to be significantly higher than ever (79.5%) than incoming movements (20.5%). The percent
In order to capture the displacement and return dynamics in Ethiopia, DTM Ethiopia's National Displacement Report combines findings from its Site Assessment (SA) in Section 1 and findings from the Village Assessment Survey (VAS) in Section 2.
From 3 — 24 May 2021, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) deployed its Emergency Site Assessment to capture internal displacement related to the Northern Ethiopia Crisis.
From 1 — 22 April 2021, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) deployed its Emergency Site Assessment to capture internal displacement related to the Northern Ethiopia Crisis.
Pagination
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 7
Aug 13 2021
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 25
Jul 02 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 8
Jul 02 2021
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 6
Jun 27 2021
The Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 5
Jun 07 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 4
Apr 16 2021
An Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 7
Apr 06 2021
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 24
Apr 06 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 3
Apr 02 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Emergency Site Assessment - Northern Ethiopia Crisis - Round 2
Mar 02 2021
An Emergency Site Assessment is a sub-component of DTM's Mobility Tracking component and it is a multisectoral needs location assessment. It aims to collect data on displaced population estimates, vulnerabilities, multisectoral needs and the status of key infrastructure. It is deployed on a…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 23
Dec 10 2020
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. *The displacement figures for Tigray region are subject to verification from the Regional Disaster Risk Management…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 6
Dec 10 2020
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 22
Sep 25 2020
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. A total of 1,297 IDPs sites were assessed this round.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 5
Sep 25 2020
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 4
May 07 2020
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 21
May 07 2020
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 20
Feb 26 2020
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey 3
Feb 26 2020
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…
Ethiopia - Site Assessment Round 19
Jan 09 2020
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Ethiopia — Village Assessment Survey — Round 2
Nov 25 2019
A village assessment survey (VAS) is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It collects data on returning IDPs, IDPs, returned migrants and host community members. VAS evaluates the absorption capacity of villages to receive returning IDPs with a focus on accessibility of services, livelihoods and…