Final NIP Ethiopia

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm

Convention
September 2006
Contents
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................... 2
LIST OF TABLES.............................................................................................................. 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 8
I. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14
1.1 Purpose and Structure of the National Implementation Plan (NIP)........................ 14
Purpose of the NIP ........................................................................................................ 14
1.2 Persistent Organic Pollutants .................................................................................. 18
1.3 The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants................................ 20
2.1 COUNTRY PROFILE ............................................................................................ 29
2.1.1 Geography and Population............................................................................... 29
2.1.2 Political and Economic Profile ........................................................................ 31
2.1.3 Profiles of Economic Sectors........................................................................... 32
2.1.4 Environmental Overview ................................................................................. 35
2.2 INSTITUTIONAL, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN
ETHIOPIA .................................................................................................................... 39
2.2.1 Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development Policy and General
Legislative Framework ............................................................................................. 39
2.2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Relevant Governmental Institutions................. 43
2.2.3 Relevant International Commitments .............................................................. 47
2.2.4 Existing Legislation and Regulations Addressing POPs ................................. 48
2.2.5 Key Approaches and Procedures for POPs Chemicals and Pesticides
Management.............................................................................................................. 49
2.3 ASSESSMENT OF POPS ISSUE IN ETHIOPIA ................................................. 50
2.3.1 Assessment with Respect to Annex A, Part I Chemicals (POPs Pesticides) ... 54
2.3.2 Assessment with Respect to Annex A, Part II Chemicals (PCBs) .................. 55
2.3.3 Assessment with respect to Annex B chemicals - DDT .................................. 58
2.3.4 Assessment of releases from unintentional production of Annex C Chemicals
(PCDD/PCDF, HCB and PCBs) ............................................................................... 59
2.3.5 Information on the state of knowledge on stockpiles, contaminated sites and
wastes, identification, likely numbers, relevant regulations, guidance, remediation
measures and data on releases from sites.................................................................. 61
2.3.6 Summary of future production, use and releases of POPs - requirements for
Exemptions ............................................................................................................... 65
2.3.7 Existing programmes for monitoring releases and environmental and human
health impacts, including findings ............................................................................ 65
2.3.8 Current level of information, awareness and education among target groups;
existing systems to communicate such information to the various groups;
mechanism for information exchange with other parties to the Convention ............ 66
2.3.9 Relevant activities of non-governmental stakeholders .................................... 68
2.3.10 Overview of technical infrastructure for POPs assessment, measurement,
analysis, alternatives and prevention measures, management, research and
development - linkage to international programmes and projects ............................ 69
2.3.11 Identification of impacted populations or environments, estimated scale and
magnitude of threats to public health and environmental quality and social
implications for workers and local communities ...................................................... 70
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2.3.12 Details of any relevant system for the assessment and listing of new
chemicals................................................................................................................... 71
2.3.13 Details of any relevant system for the assessment and regulation of chemicals
already in the market................................................................................................. 72
III. STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ........................................................................................... 74
3.1 POLICY STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 74
3.2 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY....................................................................... 76
3.2.1 Coordinating Mechanism for the Implementation of NIP ............................... 76
3.2.2 Implementation Approach and Priorities for NIP............................................ 77
3.2.3 Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Updating of NIP Activities ......... 78
3.3 Activities, Strategies and Action Plans................................................................... 79
3.3.1 Activity: Institutional and Regulatory Strengthening Measures...................... 79
3.3.2 Activity: Measures to Reduce or Eliminate Releases from Intentional
Production and Use ................................................................................................... 81
3.3.3 Activity: Production, Import and Export, Use, Stockpiles, Wastes and Release
of Annex A POPs Pesticides (Annex A, Part I Chemicals)...................................... 81
3.3.4 Activity: Production, Import and Export, Use, Identification, Labeling,
Removal, Storage, Release and Disposal of PCBs and Equipment containing PCBs
(Annex A, Part II chemicals) .................................................................................... 84
of DDT (Annex B chemicals) ................................................................................... 87
3.3.6 Activity: Register for Specific Exemptions and the Continuing Need for
Exemptions (Article 4).............................................................................................. 89
3.3.7 Action plan: Measures to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production
(Article 5).................................................................................................................. 90
3.3.8 Activity: Measures to Reduce Releases from Stockpiles and Wastes (Article 6)
................................................................................................................................... 93
3.3.9 Strategy: Identification of Stockpiles, Articles in Use and Wastes ................. 93
3.3.10 Activity: Manage Stockpiles and Appropriate Measures for Handling and
Disposal of Articles in Use ....................................................................................... 93
3.3.11 Strategy: Identification of Contaminated Sites (Annex A, B and C Chemicals)
and Remediation in an Environmentally Sound Manner.......................................... 93
3.3.12 Activity: Facilitating or Undertaking Information Exchange and Stakeholder
Involvement .............................................................................................................. 95
3.3.13 Activity: Public Awareness, Information and Education (Article 10)........... 96
3.3.14 Activity: Effectiveness of Evaluation (Article 16) ........................................ 97
3.3.15 Activity: Reporting ........................................................................................ 98
Goal and Objectives.......................................................................................................... 99
3.3.17 Activity: Technical and Financial Assistance.............................................. 100
3.4 DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROPOSALS AND
PRIORITIES ............................................................................................................... 102
3.5. Timetable for NIP Implementation...................................................................... 110
3.6 Cost of NIP Implementation ................................................................................. 113
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
APCS……………… Automatic Pollution Control System
BAT……………….. Best Available Technique
BEP……………….. Best Environmental Practice
COP………………. Conference of Parties
DDT……………… Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
EAF……………… Electric Arc Furnaces
EDC……………... Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
EEPCO………….. Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
EPA……………… Environmental Protection Authority
FAO……………... Food and Agricultural Organization
GEF……………... Global Environmental Facility
GNP…………….. Gross National Product
HCB…………….. Hexachlorobenzene
IPM……………... Integrated Pest Management
IVM…………….. Integrated Vector Management
MoA…………….. Ministry of Agriculture
MoARD………… Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
MoH……………. Ministry of Health
MoI…………….. Ministry of Information
MoTI…………… Ministry of Trade and Industry
NIP…………….. National Implementation Plan
NGO…………… Non-Government Organization
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PASDEP………. Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable Development to End Poverty
PCB…………….. Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCDD………….. Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxin
PCDF………….. Polychlorinated Dibenzofuran
POPs…………... Persistent Organic Pollutants
PPM…………… Parts per million
PRTR…………. Pollution Release and Transfer Register
SDPRP………… Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy Program
TEQ…………… Toxicity Equivalent
UNEP…………. United Nations Environmental Program
UNIDO……….. United Nations Industrial Development Organization
WHO…………. World Health Organization
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Main Activities Identified in the NIP Action Plan for each Category of POPs
Chemicals
Table 2: POPS regulated under the Stockholm Convention
Table 3: Total Projected Population in Eleven Regions of Ethiopia
Table 4: GDP by Industrial Origin 1994/95-2002/03
Table 5: Sample Industries and Establishments with Treatment Plants
Table 6: Chemical Related Conventions and Instruments of Adoption in Ethiopia
Table 7: Types of Annex A POPs Pesticides and Quantity by Region
Table 8: Inventory of PCB Containing Electrical Equipment and Quantities of Dielectric

Fluids (until 1989 G.C)
Table 9: PCDD/PCDF Release Inventory for Ethiopia (2003)
Table 10: Identified Contaminated Sites in each Region
Table 11: Action Plan for Institutional and Regulatory Strengthening Measures
Table 12: Action Plan for Production, Import and Export, Use, Stockpiles and Wastes of
Annex A POPs Pesticides (Annex A Part I Chemicals)
Table 13: Production, Import and Export, Use, Identification, Labeling, Removal, Storage
and Disposal of PCBs and Equipment Containing PCBs (Annex A, Part II Chemicals)
Table 14: Action Plan for Production, Import and Export, Use, Stockpiles and Wastes of
DDT
Table 15: Action Plan on Register for Specific Exemptions and the Continuing Need for
Exemptions
Table 16: Action Plan to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production
Table 17: Action Plan for Identification of Contaminated Sites (Annex A, B and C
Chemicals) and Remediation in an Environmentally Sound Manner
Table 18: Action Plan for Facilitating or Undertaking Information Exchange and
Stakeholder Involvement
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Table 19: Action Plan for Public Awareness, Information and Education
Table 20: Action Plan for Effectiveness of Evaluation
Table 21: Action Plan for Reporting
Table 22: Action Plan for Research, development and monitoring (Article 11)
Table 23: Action Plan for Technical and Financial Assistance
Table 24: Timetable for NIP Implementation
Table 25: Cost of NIP Implementation
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LIST OF BOXES
Box 1: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to Annex A

POPs Pesticides.
Box 2: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to PCBS.
Box 3: Requirements of the Stockholm Summary of Convention relating to DDT.
Box 4: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to

PCCD/PCDF, HCB and PCB (Annex C)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Objectives of the NIP Preparation, National Goal and Specific Objectives

This National Implementation Plan (NIP) is prepared to meet Ethiopia’s obligations
under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Stockholm
Convention). Article 7 of the Stockholm Convention requires member countries to
develop a national implementation plan to meet the requirements of the Convention and
communicate such plan to the Conference of Parties (COP) within two years of the
coming into force of the Convention. The NIP will, therefore, enable Ethiopia to fulfill its
obligations under the Convention as well as help in mitigating the potential threats of
POPs on human health and the environment at both the national and global level.
Accordingly, the POPs/NIP project started in January 2004 with the overall objective of
formulating a National Implementation Plan for Ethiopia in accordance with the
requirements of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. The national executing agency for
the project is the EPA whereas the GEF implementing agency is UNIDO.
The main objective of the NIP is to prepare a comprehensive and realistic action plan for
the effective management of POPs chemicals in the Ethiopian context and to reduce, and
ultimately eliminate, the use and release of POPs in accordance with the requirements of
the Stockholm Convention and national sustainable development objectives and
strategies such as the Environmental Policy and the Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable
Development to End Poverty (PASDEP).
The overall national goal of the NIP is:

Protection of human health and environment from the harmful effects of POPs chemicals
in Ethiopia as well as at the global level by reducing and ultimately eliminating the use
and release of POPs chemicals in accordance with the requirements of the Stockholm
Convention and national sustainable development objectives and strategies.
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The specific policy objectives of the NIP are the following:
Develop national legislation to regulate, control, reduce and eventually eliminate
the import, use and production of POPs chemicals in the country.
Establish appropriate institutional mechanisms to regulate the impact of POPs on
human health and the environment and strengthen enforcement capacity of such
institutions.
Strengthen national capacity and infrastructure to enable the country to adequately
address the requirements of the Stockholm Convention and the implementation of
the NIP.
Identify and promote the application of best available techniques (BATs) and best
environmental practices (BEPs) to enable the reduction and eventual elimination
of POPs chemicals particularly from unintentional sources.
Promote the establishment of research and development centers in order to search
for alternatives to the use of POPs chemicals and to address their effects on
human health and the environment.
Create public awareness on the requirements of the Stockholm Convention and
ensure the participation of the public in addressing the adverse impacts of POPs
chemicals.
Establish appropriate mechanism for adequate data collection, exchange and
dissemination and information management system for POPs chemicals.
2. Ethiopia’s Commitment to Implement the NIP

Ethiopia has to date addressed issues of chemicals management, including POPs
chemicals, in a fragmented and partial manner. The environmental policy issued in 1997
contains several provisions relevant to chemicals management and hazardous wastes and
there are several legal instruments in place that address some aspects of chemicals
management including POPs chemicals. In conjunction with this, one activity that has
commenced under the auspices of FAO and MoA in 2000 and is on-going is the disposal
and export of obsolete pesticides, including POPs pesticides, from several regions in the
country. The project plans to dispose all obsolete pesticides in the country including
clean-up of respective contaminated sites and articles in use.
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Aware of the adverse human health and environmental impacts of POPs chemicals both
at the national and global level, and the need for concerted action to address such
impacts, Ethiopia signed the Stockholm Convention on 17 May 2002 and ratified the
instrument on 2 July 2002.
Ethiopia had, as a first step, prepared a National Chemical Profile in 1999 that provided
an assessment of the country’s chemical management infrastructure; an initial assessment
of chemicals existing at the national level and the extent of their use as well as the legal,
institutional, administrative and technical issues related to chemicals management of the
country. The profile provides a comprehensive assessment of the national chemicals
management infrastructure relating to the legal, institutional, administrative and technical
aspects, along with an understanding of the nature and extent of chemicals availability
and use.
Subsequent to the ratification of the Stockholm Convention and related international
conventions such as the Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movement of
Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (2000); the Bamako Convention on the Ban of the
Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of
Hazardous Wastes within Africa (2002) and the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior
Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in
International Trade (2002), Ethiopia has taken several prior steps towards meeting its
commitments under the Convention and the preparation of the NIP. The steps taken are:
Establishment of the POPs/NIP project office and a national steering committee.

Launching of an inception workshop on POPs.
Conducting training workshop on inventory taking of POPs chemicals.
Carrying out a preliminary inventory and assessment of POPs chemicals and
national infrastructure for POPs management.
3. Objectives of the Stockholm Convention
The objective of the Stockholm Convention is the protection of human health and the
environment from the adverse impacts posed by the Persistent Organic Pollutants of the
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twelve initially listed chemicals. It aims to do this based on the precautionary approach
enshrined under the Rio Declaration (a set of non binding principles set forth under the
1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development). It therefore targets its actions
on preventive mechanisms.
4. National Priorities and Key Issues

National POPs Priorities
The national POPs priorities for Ethiopia have been identified based on criteria agreed
upon in the priority setting phase. The national POPs priorities are:
Strengthening Human and Institutional Capacity for the Management of POPs.
Developing Capacity and Capability for the Identification, Analysis, Research and
Monitoring of POPs.
Conducting Risk Assessment of POPs on Human Health and the Environment.
Development of Information and Communication System for the Management of
POPs.
Undertaking safe and environmentally sound treatment and disposal of pops and
pops-laden equipment and remediation of contaminated sites.
Key Issues Addressed under the Action Plan

This part provides a highlight of the main activities, action plans and strategies to be
addressed in the NIP in the Ethiopian context for each category of POPs chemicals and
the main activities identified in the action plan in a tabular form. The more detailed
activities identified in the action plan is found in Tables 11-23 and goals and specific
objectives for each action plan is also provided for each under section 3.3 (Activities,
Strategies and Action Plans).
Table 1. Main Activities Identified in the NIP Action Plan for each Category of POPs
Chemicals
No Activities/Action Plans/Strategies Main Activities Identified
1 Legal and Institutional Strengthening Measures • Establishment of NIP secretariat under EPA for coordination
of sectoral activities
• Issuance of new legislation
• Developing and issuing new standards and guidelines
• Strengthening regulatory and enforcement capacity of
relevant institutions
2 Production, Import/Export, Use, Stockpiles, Wastes and • Conduct comprehensive inventory and assessment.
Release of Annex A POPs Pesticides • Ensure proper management and handling of stockpiles and
wastes.
• Environmentally sound disposal of stockpiles and wastes.
• Assess and monitor health and environmental impacts.
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3 Production, Import/Export, Use, Identification, Labeling, • Conduct comprehensive inventory and assessment.
Removal, Storage, Release and Disposal of PCBs and • Ensure proper management and handling of PCBs in use,
Equipment Containing PCBs stockpiles and wastes
• Phase out PCBs in use
• Dispose of current stockpiles and wastes.
• Dispose of PCBs to be removed from equipment in use.
4 Production, Import/Export, Use, Stockpiles, Wastes and • Conduct comprehensive inventory and assessment.
Release of DDT • Ensure proper management and handling of DDT use,
stockpiles and wastes.
• Environmentally sound disposal of stockpiles and wastes.
• Assess and monitor the health and environmental impacts of
DDT
• Identify and implement alternatives to DDT
5 Register for Specific Exemptions and Continuing Need for • Prepare a report justifying the continued use of DDT
Exemptions • Conduct periodic reviews on the continued use of DDT
6 Measures to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production • Conduct Inventory and Assessment of current and projected
releases.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce releases.
• Assess and monitor health and environmental impacts.
• Review strategies every five years
7 Identification of Contaminated Sites and Remediation in an • Complete inventory and assessment of contaminated sites and
Environmentally Sound Manner initially determine the extent and severity of the
environmental and socio-impacts of sites.
• Undertake proper management of contaminated sites.
• Undertake remediation measures of sites including risk
assessment and clean-up.
8 Facilitating or Undertaking Information Exchange and • Establish a focal point for information exchange.
Stakeholder Involvement • Development of information gathering and exchange system.
• Implement information exchange.
9 Public Awareness, Information and Education • Assess level of awareness and information needs.
• Conduct public awareness and sensitization.
• Undertake training and education.
10 Effectiveness of Evaluation • Develop criteria to evaluate the impacts of implementation of
the Stockholm Convention.
• Undertake periodic evaluation of impacts of implementation.
11 Reporting • Identify and evaluate measures taken to implement the
Convention.
• Compile statistical data on use, production, import/export and
release of POPs chemicals.
• Prepare and submit report to the COP of the Convention.
12 Research, Development and Monitoring • Conduct periodic studies on sources and releases of each
category of POPs.
• Develop a system to monitor the presence and levels of POPs
in human and the environment
• Conduct periodic studies on health, environment and socio-
economic impact of POPs.
13 Technical and Financial Assistance • Identify assistance needs and source of funding.
• Prepare and submit proposals for funding.
• Secure assistance.
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Target for Implementation of NIP
The time schedule for the NIP implementation is provided in Table 21. Activities in the
action plan are scheduled to be implemented during a twenty-year period from 2007-
2026. The time frame for implementation is further divided into the short term (2007-
2011); the mid-term (2012-2016) and the long-term (2017-2026). This division has, as far
as possible, taken into account, the institutional, human resources and technical
infrastructure requirements needed to effectively implement the discrete activities
identified in the action plan. The implementation schedule is subject to review and
updating during the implementation period.
Funding for NIP Implementation
The detailed estimated cost of implementing the NIP is provided in Table 25. This is
presented by dividing the cost into the short-term (2007-2011), the mid-term (2012-2016)
and the long-term (2017-2026). The total cost for implementing the whole NIP activities
over the 20-year period would be USD 53,493,000. The cost of implementing the short-
term activities of the NIP is USD 14,308,000, while the cost of implementing the mid-
term and long-term action plans is USD 21,935,000 and USD 17,250,000, respectively.
The cost of action plans on PCBs, in particular, the cost of substituting existing electrical
equipment to phase out PCBs in use, constitutes the major cost of the NIP
implementation amounting to about 50% of the total cost. The cost also indicates the
amount to be generated from internal sources (mainly government) and to be sought from
external sources. The costs to be covered from internal sources are mainly those costs
related to activities that can be implemented using the resources of existing government
structures.
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I. Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Structure of the National Implementation Plan (NIP)
Purpose of the NIP

This National Implementation Plan is prepared to meet Ethiopia’s obligations under the
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Stockholm Convention). Article
7 of the Stockholm Convention requires member countries to develop a national
implementation plan to meet the requirements of the Convention and communicate such
plan to the Conference of Parties (COP) within two years of the coming into force of the
Convention. The NIP will, therefore, enable Ethiopia to fulfill its obligations under the
Convention as well as help in mitigating the potential threats of POPs on human health
and the environment at both the national and global level.
The main objective of the NIP is to prepare a comprehensive and realistic action plan for
the effective management of POPs chemicals in the Ethiopian context and to reduce, and
ultimately eliminate, the use and release of POPs in accordance with the requirements of
the Stockholm Convention and national sustainable development objectives and
strategies such as the Environmental Policy and the Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable
Development to End Poverty (PASDEP).
NIP Preparation and Stakeholders Consultation Process
Before reaching the NIP preparation phase, several activities have been undertaken on the
basis of which the NIP was prepared. At the outset, the Environmental Protection
Authority (EPA) approached UNIDO in 2002 to provide it with the necessary support to
develop a project proposal for the preparation of the NIP for subsequent submission to
the GEF. The project proposal was accepted in 2003 and funding secured from GEF
under its enabling activities window. Accordingly, the POPs/NIP project started in
January 2004 with the overall objective of formulating a National Implementation Plan
for Ethiopia in accordance with the requirements of the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
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The national executing agency for the project is the EPA whereas the GEF implementing
agency is UNIDO.
Following the successful completion of the first phase of the project, which mainly
focused at putting in place the necessary coordination mechanism by establishing a
steering committee (list of steering committee members is provided in Annex 2), a two-
day inception workshop on “ The Enabling Activities to Facilitate Early Action on the
Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants” was
organized in Adama on January 22-23 2004. The objective of the workshop was to
officially launch the project as well as to present papers on various national and
international aspects of POPs issues in order to create awareness of POPs issues among
the main stakeholders including decision-makers. Various stakeholders attended the
inception workshop, namely, relevant government sectors from the federal and regional
level; environmental NGOs, the academia and representatives from the private sector (list
of stakeholders represented is provided in Annex 2).
Subsequent to the inception workshop, a two-day POPs inventory training was given by
an international consultant to six task teams who were contracted to undertake the
assessment and inventory of POPs chemicals in the country.
Phase two of the POPs/NIP project, which commenced in February 2004, was directed
towards undertaking a preliminary inventory and assessment of the national infrastructure
for POPs management. To this effect, five task teams were established to carry out
inventory and assessment of POPs chemicals, contaminated sites, health impacts of
POPs, legal and institutional infrastructures including an assessment of gaps in chemicals
management respectively. The work was completed in April/May 2005 and the following
six documents were produced accordingly:
Report on inventory and assessment of POPs pesticides;

Report on inventory of PCBs;
Report on inventory of PCCD and PCDF;
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Report on the assessment of the Health Impact of POPs pesticides;
Report on inventory and assessment of Contaminated Sites;
Report on chemicals management in Ethiopia with particular emphasis on POPs.
The draft POPs inventory and assessment reports were initially reviewed by the national
steering committee, the project office and EPA. Thereafter, a two-day workshop was held
in Addis Ababa during 16-17 June 2005 where a wider stakeholder consultation was
carried out on the documents for further comments and refinements of the respective
reports (workshop participants is provided in Annex 2).
The final and third phase of the POPs/NIP process was the preparation of the National
Implementation Plan. This phase was commenced in late November 2005 and was
divided into two parts. The first part focused on priority setting and determination of
national objectives. Once the initial report was prepared, two consultation meetings were
held with a view to ensuring the participation of stakeholders and enhancing the quality
of the report. The first one was a Peer Review Group Meeting, which took place from
January 14-15 2006 at the EPA meeting hall in which members of the peer review group
forwarded several comments. Subsequently, a draft report was prepared after
incorporating the relevant comments of the peer review group. The second consultation
meeting was a validation workshop comprising of a wider group of relevant stakeholders.
This workshop took place during February 23-24, 2006 in Addis Ababa (list of
participants is provided in Annex 2). The validation workshop reviewed the draft report
and provided their inputs and a final report was submitted to the project office and EPA
in March 2004.
The second part of the NIP preparation phase, which commenced in mid-March 2004,
comprised the formulation of a National Implementation Plan and Development of
specific Action Plans on POPs. A draft National Implementation Plan was prepared in
May 2006. The draft NIP was initially reviewed by a peer review group formed by the
Federal EPA in June 2006. Once the comments of the peer review group were
incorporated a validation workshop was held from July 20-21. The participants of this
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validation workshop were drawn from governmental, non-governmental and private
organizations involved in the management of POPs chemicals (list of participants is
provided in Annex 2). The participants at the validation workshop provided valuable
comments on the draft NIP report and this final report has been prepared after
incorporating the comments forwarded at the validation workshop.
Structure of the NIP

The introduction part discusses the purpose of the NIP as well as the NIP preparation
process and stakeholder consultations during the different phases of the preparation of the
NIP. It also includes a brief description of the nature of POPs chemicals and their adverse
impacts on human health and the environment as well as a discussion of the basic
provisions and requirements of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. The second part
provides a country baseline information, which provides a general overview of the
geography and population of the country, the political and economic profile including
profiles of the main economic sectors relevant to the context of the management of POPs
chemicals as well as the overall environmental conditions of the country. It also gives an
overview of the policy, legal and institutional framework of the country and an
assessment of POPs issues in the country for each category of POPs chemicals based on
information available from various sectors and the results obtained from the POPs
inventory and assessment phase. This part also incorporates available information on
current technical infrastructure and monitoring capacity related to POPs chemicals in the
country; potential impacts of POPs at the national level and the level of public awareness
in the country on POPs.
More importantly, the third part and main body of the report incorporates the Strategy
and Action Plan Elements of the NIP. The first sub-section elaborates the various steps
taken by Ethiopia to date towards meeting the commitments of the Stockholm
Convention and in preparing the national implementation plan. It provides a policy
statement including the overall national policy goals and specific objectives of the NIP. It
also describes the formal procedure to be taken for the formal endorsement of the NIP by
stakeholders and by the government. The second sub-section discusses the strategy
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towards implementing the NIP which includes what coordinating mechanism is to be
established; the implementation approach and the procedures for review, updating and
reporting of the NIP. The third sub-section provides specific action plans for each
category of POPs chemicals and for the various subject areas that need to be addressed in
order to meet the requirements of the Stockholm Convention. Sub-section four, describes
priority areas required for capacity building in Ethiopia in order to adequately discharge
the requirements of the Convention. Subsection 5, provides the timetable for
implementing the NIP during the short, medium and long-term in tabular form. The final
section, provides the cost requirements for implementing the action plan identified in the
NIP.
1.2 Persistent Organic Pollutants
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals that contain carbon in their
chemical structure. These substances either occur naturally or are results of
anthropogenic activities. Those POPs intentionally produced for human use have wider
applications in agriculture and industrial processes. Still some of these chemicals are
byproducts of certain industrial activities. Within this category fall Dioxins, Furans,
HCBs and PCBs which are unintentionally produced as a result of incomplete
combustion of organic substances containing chlorine.
POPs possess a combination of certain properties rendering them to be very dangerous.

They are stable and stay in the environment long after their release without undergoing
any significant chemical or biological degradation. DDT, which is one amongst the 12
notorious chemicals regulated under the Stockholm Convention, is said to persist in the
environment for not less than 12 years after spray. Other POPs chemicals may even
remain in the environment for decades without changing into less harmful forms.
POPs have a character of low water and high fat solubility. This makes them to dissolve
in plant and animal fatty tissues. The substances can easily access their ways through the
food chain. To complicate matters these chemicals have a high tendency to
bioaccumulate as one goes up the ladder of the food chain. Plants take up the chemicals
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from the environment in the event of preparing their food. Animals depending on these
plants indirectly receive the same chemicals while feeding themselves. Some evidences
establish that the concentration of POPs escalate as one moves up the ladder of the food
chain. Hence, higher animals like fish, predatory birds, mammals and human beings
which are at the apex of the food chain will have more of these toxic substances.
The chemicals are also known for their potential of long–range transport. They are not
contained within the geographic area of their release or application. The substances
generally attach themselves with such media as air, water, soil, sediments etc. to circulate
around. POPs chemicals even take the agency of migratory species such as birds and
mammals to travel long distances as the animals move into their seasonal abode. This
makes the problems they cause transboundary in nature. Evidences suggest that the
chemicals have moved into areas that even had no history of utilizing the chemicals. (It is
reported that they surface in such fairly uninhabited regions as the Arctic.)
These toxic chemicals are noted for their harmful effects including the thinning of
eggshells in birds and decreased lactation period in nursing mothers. Specific adverse
effects on human beings include neurobehavioral disorders, liver damage, cancer,
allergies, hyper-sensitivity, and birth defects. Some of the chemicals are generally termed
as endocrine disruptors because of their interference in the normal functioning of the
endocrine system in the human body. “In a 2003 study of endocrine disrupting chemicals
(EDC) found in the air and dust in 120 US homes, over 60 of the EDCs were found.
Prevalent among them were three POPs—heptachlor, chlordane, and DDT—pesticides
that have all been banned for years in the US.”
The danger posed by these chemicals became a widely observed problem and the United
Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched an investigation on an initial list of 12
chemicals that possess the characteristics noted above. These are Aldrin, Chlordane,
DDT, Dieldrin, Endrin, Heptachlor, Mirex, Toxaphene, Hexachlorobenzene, PCBs,
Chlorinated dioxins and Chlorinated furans. Most of these are pesticides while some are
chemicals that have industrial applications. Still others are byproducts of certain
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industrial processes. These chemicals are designated for global action through the
Stockholm Convention. Though the action is to begin only on these 12 POPs chemicals,
similar action is yet to be undertaken on a consecutive batch of chemicals through the
machinery of the Convention. That is to say, POPs of similar nature, are expected to be
added to the initial list as scientific evidences justify it. The Conference of the Parties to
the Stockholm Convention will, during its periodic meetings, decide on this issue of
adding a new set of POPs to the current list of controlled chemicals.
1.3 The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Overview
The Stockholm Convention on POPs chemicals is a global, legally binding instrument,

aimed at protecting human health and the environment across the world from the harmful
impacts of persistent organic pollutants. The Convention was adopted at a Conference of
Plenipotentiaries held from 22 to 23 May 2001 in Stockholm, Sweden. After meeting the
necessary requirements and formalities, the Stockholm Convention has entered into force
on May 17, 2004. Ethiopia has ratified the Convention on June 9, 2002. A multipurpose
national implementation plan is hence underway.
Objective of the Convention
The Objective of the Stockholm Convention is the protection of human health and the
environment from the adverse impacts posed by the Persistent Organic Pollutants of the
twelve initially listed chemicals. It purports to do this based on the precautionary
approach enshrined under the Rio Declaration (a set of non binding principles set forth
under the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development). It therefore targets
its actions on preventive mechanisms.
Main Provisions of the Convention
The Convention starts by immediately targeting only the 12 particularly toxic POPs for
reduction and eventual elimination. It, however, sets up a system for tackling additional
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chemicals identified as unacceptably hazardous. Major obligations of parties to the
Convention relate to control of releases, drawing up implementation plans, complying
with mandatory provisions of elimination, reduction or restricted usage, duty of
information exchange, public awareness and education, and cooperation through research
and development.
Table 2: POPs Regulated under the Stockholm Convention

No. Name of the Application of the chemical List under
chemical pesticide industrial unintentional Annex (A,
byproducts B or C)
1 Aldrin ¾ A
2 Chlordane ¾ A
3 DDT ¾ B
4 Dieldrin ¾ A
5 Endrin ¾ A
6 Heptachlor ¾ A
7 Mirex ¾ A
8 Toxaphene ¾ A
9 Hexachlorobenzene ¾ ¾ ¾ C
10 PCBs ¾ ¾ C
11 Chlorinated dioxins ¾ C
12 Chlorinated furans ¾ C
The control provisions of the Convention require parties to prohibit and/or take legal and
administrative measures of reduction or elimination from releases of the intentionally
produced POPs, unintentionally produced POPs, and stockpiles and wastes containing the
chemicals.
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Obligations relating to intentionally Produced POPs
Under Article 3 of the Convention each Party is required to prohibit and/or take legal and
administrative measures to eliminate the production and use of all the intentionally
produced POPs listed in Annex A. The chemicals slated for elimination are Aldrin,
Chlordane, Dieldrin, Endrin, Heptachlor, Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), Mirex, Toxaphene,
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Among these POPs, PCBs are industrial chemicals,
whereas HCB is used both an industrial chemical and pesticide. The remaining POPs
listed in Annex A are pesticides.
The Convention also restricts the production and use of intentionally produced POPs
listed in Annex B and only DDT is listed in this Annex currently. As far as DDT is
concerned, the Convention requires parties to eliminate the production and use of DDT
except for disease vector control programs. A party that intends to produce and/or use
DDT has to notify the Secretariat of the Convention. In addition it is required to meet
certain conditions, one of which is the development and implementation of an action
plan, which include:
Development of regulatory and other mechanisms to ensure that DDT use is
restricted to disease vector control;
Implementation of suitable alternative products, methods and strategies;
Measures to strengthen health care and to reduce the incidence of the disease.
Obligations relating to unintentionally Produced POPs

Article 5 of the Convention deals with unintentionally produced POPs. It requires each
party to take measures to reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources of
each of the chemicals listed in Annex C. The POPs listed in Annex C are HCB, PCBs,
Dioxins and Furans. Developing an action plan to identify, characterize and address the
unintentional release of these chemicals is the major obligation of each party. The action
plan should evaluate current and projected releases, develop source inventories and
release estimates. It should also evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the
management of such releases. In addition to the action plan each party is required to (i)
promote feasible, practical measures that can expeditiously achieve a significant
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reduction of these releases; (ii) promote and/or require use of substitute materials or
processes to prevent the formation of these chemicals; (iii) promote and implement, in
accordance with the action plan, the use of best available techniques and best
environmental practices for existing and any newly identified sources of the chemicals.
The chemicals listed in Annex C are unintentionally formed and released from thermal
processes involving organic matter and chlorine as a result of incomplete combustion or
chemical reactions. The activities that are the main sources in the generation of
unintentionally produced POPs are listed in Annex C. These activities cover a wide range
of economic activities including industrial processes such as ferrous and non-ferrous
metals production, cement and other minerals production, production and use of
chemicals and consumer goods, such as manufacture of pulp and paper, chemicals,
petroleum, textiles and leather products. The other categories include waste incineration,
power generation and other fuel burning, transport, uncontrolled combustion processes
such as agricultural and forest fires. Drying of biomass, crematoria, dry cleaning and
tobacco smoking are also considered as having potential for formation and release of
these chemicals to the environment.
Releases from Stockpiles and Wastes
Article 6 of the Convention deals with the management of stockpiles containing

chemicals listed in Annexes A or B and of wastes containing or contaminated with any of
the POPs listed in Annexes A, B or C. Such stockpiles and wastes are to be managed in a
manner protective of human health and the environment. The article further requires each
party to:
Develop strategies for identifying stockpiles and products or wastes containing or
contaminated with the listed POPs;
Manage stockpiles and wastes so identified in a safe, efficient and
environmentally sound manner;
Dispose of such wastes so that the persistent organic pollutants are destroyed or
irreversibly transformed;
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Ensure that disposal shall not lead to recovery or reclamation for direct reuse or
alternative uses;
Take appropriate measures so that wastes containing or contaminated with POPs
shall not be transported across international boundaries without taking into
account relevant international rules, standards and guidelines; and
Make efforts to identify sites that are contaminated with chemicals covered in the
Convention.
However, the Convention does not explain as to what an Environmentally Sound
Management (ESM) of wastes entails. But inferences can be made from the relevant
provisions of the most widely accepted Multilateral Environmental Agreement currently
in force regarding the handling of wastes: the Basel Convention. It refers to an ESM as
the mechanism of “…taking all practicable steps to ensure that hazardous wastes and
other wastes are managed in a manner which will protect human health and the
environment against adverse effects which may result from such wastes…”
Development of a National Implementation Plan
Article 7 of the Convention urges each Party to develop and endeavor to implement a
plan for meeting its obligations under the Convention. Each party is under obligation to
communicate its implementation plan to the Conference of the Parties within two years of
the coming into force of the Convention. The plan shall be reviewed and updated where
appropriate on a periodic basis. The Convention requires Parties, where appropriate to
cooperate directly or through global, regional or sub-regional organizations and consult
their national stakeholders including women’s groups and groups involved in the health
of children, in order to facilitate the development, implementation and updating of their
implementation plans. Parties are also required to endeavour to utilize and, where
necessary, establish the means to integrate national implementation plans for POPs in
their sustainable development strategies where appropriate.
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Information Exchange
Each Party to the Convention is obliged under Article 9 to facilitate or undertake the
exchange of information relevant to POPs, either directly among Parties or through the
Secretariat. The Convention also requires each Party to appoint a national focal point for
information exchange. In addition, the Convention states that information on health and
safety to human beings and the environment shall not be regarded as confidential.
Public Information, Awareness and Education

Article 10 of the Convention requires each Party to promote and facilitate:
POPs awareness among policy and decision makers;
Provision to the public of all available information on POPs
Development and implementation of educational and public awareness programs
on POPs;
Public participation in addressing POPs issues.
The Convention also requires each Party, within its capabilities, to ensure that the public
has access to information.
Research, Development and Monitoring

According to Article 11, Parties are required, within their capabilities, at the national and
international levels, to encourage and/or undertake appropriate research, development,
monitoring and cooperation pertaining to persistent organic pollutants and, where
relevant, to their alternatives and to candidate additional persistent organic pollutants.
Addition of New POPs

The Convention has put in place the procedure whereby new candidates of POPs are to
be included into the initial list of chemicals. The information requirement and screening
criteria for listing a chemical in any of the annexes is put under Annex D, and includes:
o Chemical identity
o Persistence
o Bioaccumulation
o Potential for long- range environmental transport
o Adverse effects to human health or to the environment
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Box 1. Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to
Annex A POPs pesticides (provisions relating to stockpiles and wastes apply both to
DDT, PCBs, Dioxins and Furans)
• Prohibit and/or take all legal and administrative measures necessary to eliminate
the production, use, import and export of Annex A POPs pesticides.
• Restrict import and export of POPs pesticides, except under conditions in Article
4 of the Convention (specific exemptions registered with the Secretariat) or for
the purpose of environmentally sound disposal of POPs pesticides taking into
account any relevant provisions existing in international PIC instruments.
• Develop and apply strategies for identification of stockpiles, products and articles
in use and waste containing POPs pesticides.
• Prohibit the use, recycling, recovery and direct or alternative uses of persistent
organic pollutants.
• Manage stockpiles in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner upon
their becoming waste.
• Take appropriate measures so that POP pesticides are handled, transported and
stored in an environmentally sound manner, as well as disposed of, so that the
POPs content is destroyed or transformed in a way that they do not exhibit the
characteristics of persistent organic pollutants. Their disposal should be made in
an environmentally sound manner taking into account international regulations,
standards and guidelines.

PCBS
• Immediately stop the production of PCBs (by the date of entry into force of the
Convention).
• Eliminate the use of PCBs in equipment by 2025.
• Identify, label and remove from use the equipment containing greater than 10%
PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres.
• Identify, label and remove from use the equipment containing greater than
0.005% PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres.
• Prohibit the export and import of PCBs and equipment containing PCBs (except
for purposes of environmentally sound management).
• Achieve the environmentally sound management of PCB wastes as soon as
possible, but not later than 2028.
• Develop and implement strategies for identification of stockpiles, products and
articles in use and waste containing PCBs.
• Manage stockpiles in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner upon
their becoming waste.
• Take appropriate measures so that PCBs are handled, transported, stored and
disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
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Box 3. Summary of Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to DDT
• Eliminate the production and use of DDT except for the exceptions in Annex B
part I for: disease vector control in accordance with WHO recommendations and
guidelines; production and use of DDT as intermediate in production of dicophol.
• Promote research and development of alternative chemicals to DDT.
• The production and use of DDT shall be eliminated except for Parties that have
notified the Secretariat of their intention to produce and/or use it (DDT Register
established with the Secretariat).
• Import is allowed for the use or purpose which is permitted for the party under
Annex B (use and production in disease vector control or specific exemption for
production of dicofol)
• Export only for the purpose of environmentally sound disposal or to a Party which
is permitted to use that chemical under Annex B.
• Each party that uses DDT shall, every three years, provide the Secretariat and the
WHO information on the amount used, conditions of such use and its relevance to
the Party’s disease management strategy.
• Each party is encouraged to develop and implement an action plan as part of NIP
with the goal of reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of DDT. The action
plan shall include: I) development of regulatory and other mechanism to ensure
that DDT use is restricted to disease vector control; ii) implement suitable
alternatives products, methods and strategies, including resistance management
strategies to ensure the continuing effectiveness of these alternatives; iii)
measures to strengthen health care and to reduce the incidence of the disease.
• Within their capabilities, to promote research and development of safe alternative
chemical and non-chemical products, methods and strategies, relevant to the
conditions of those countries and with the goal of decreasing the human and
economic burden of the disease. Factors to be considered in this respect shall
included human health risks and environmental implications of such alternatives.
• The Conference of Parties, in consultation with the WHO, shall every three years,
evaluate the continued need for DDT for disease vector control on the basis of
available scientific, technical, environmental and economic information,
including: a) the production and use of DDT and the conditions set out in para 2;
b) the availability, suitability and implementation of the alternatives to DDT; and
c) progress in strengthening the capacity of countries to transfer safely to reliance
to such alternatives.
• A party may, at any time, withdraw its name from the DDT Registry upon written
notification to the Secretariat. The withdrawal shall take effect on the date
specified in the notification.
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PCCD/PCDF, HCB and PCB (Annex C)
• Develop an action plan to identify, characterize and address the release of

chemicals listed in Annex C.
• Promote the development, and where appropriate, require the use of substitute
materials, products and processes to prevent the formation and release of
chemicals listed in Annex C.
• Promote and introduce the best available techniques (BAT) as soon as possible,
but not later than four years after the entry into force of the Convention, for new
sources within particular industrial categories (Annex C-Part I) which have the
potential for formation and release of POPs compounds in Annex C to the
environment.
• Promote the use of best available techniques and best environmental practices for
the existing sources within the categories listed in Annex C-Part II and III, and for
new sources within the categories listed in Annex C-Part III.
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II Country Baseline
2.1 COUNTRY PROFILE
2.1.1 Geography and Population
Ethiopia is a landlocked country lying in the north-eastern part of the Horn of Africa. It
stretches between 30N and 150N latitudes and 330 E and 480E longitudes. The country
borders with Djibouti in the east, Somalia in the southeast, Kenya in the south, Sudan in
the west, and Eritrea in the north and northeast.
The total geographic area of the country is 440,284 square miles (1.104 million square
kilometres) making it the 9th largest country in Africa.
Regional Map of Ethiopia
Fig.1.Map of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is endowed with a diversity of topographic features ranging from a shallow

point of 110 m below sea level to a peak rising 4,500 m above sea level. The country
enjoys three types of climatic zones namely: "kolla" which is the hot low land zone of
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approximately 1,500 m above sea level, "Woina Dega" which is within the range of
height between 1,500 and 2,400 m, and "Dega" so termed because of its cool temperature
and covers the highlands of the country above 2,400 m. The regions in the Dega zone
generally receive more rain than the lowlands.
Ethiopia is the third populous country in Africa with a population of approximately 71

million. 85% of the total population live in the rural countryside making the country one
of the least urbanized in the world. The working-age population, defined as the portion of
the entire population between the ages 15–65, was 52.5 per cent (27 million) in 1994. The
crude birth rate is estimated at 40.5 per 1000. The average age of the population is 21.8
years and the literacy rate 35.5 per cent. The rate of unemployment is 2.91 per cent and
the percentage of women employed outside is nearly 41.96%.
Only nine urban centers in Ethiopia have a population size over 100,000 inhabitants.
(Ministry of Health, 2006). Addis Ababa is the largest in terms of population, and the
only one with the number of inhabitants more than one million (see table 3). According to
a household survey conducted in 1998 urban unemployment rate was estimated at 29.9
percent. (MOFED, 2004)
Table 3: Total Projected Population within the Eleven regions of Ethiopia
Region Total Population

(projected)
Addis Ababa 2,805,000
Afar 1,340,000
Amhara 18,143,000
Benishangul 594,000
Dire Dawa 370,000
Gambella 234,000
Harari 185,000
Oromiya 25,098,000
SNNPR 14,085,000
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Somali 4,109,000
Tigray 4,113,000
Ethiopia 71,076,000
Source: CSA, 2005
2.1.2 Political and Economic Profile
Ethiopia is established as a federal republic under the 1995 Constitution. The executive
branch includes the President, the Council of States, and the Council of Ministers.
Executive power resides with the Prime Minister. The Parliamentary system in Ethiopia
is bicameral whereby representation is assumed through national legislative elections
conducted every five years. The judicial branch comprises of federal and regional courts.
The country is divided into nine regional states and two City administrations. The
regional states are Afar, Amhara, Benishangul/ Gumuz, Gambela, Hareri, Oromiya,
Somali, Tigray, and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples. Addis Ababa and Dire
Dawa are the two autonomous city administrations that enjoy full measure of self-
administration, and are accountable to the Federal Government. Delimitation of the 9
regional states is made solely on the basis of settlement patterns, language, identity and
consent of the people concerned. These States assume exclusive powers that is not given
to the Federal Government, or powers concurrently given to both the federal government
and the regions. Powers of the Federal Government include: the duty to protect and
defend the Constitution, formulate and implement the country's policies, strategies and
plans with respect to overall economic, social and development matters, formulate and
implement foreign policy and negotiate and ratify international agreements; formulate
and execute the country's financial, monetary and foreign investment policies and
strategies; regulate inter-state and foreign commerce etc.
The powers of regional governments, on the other hand, include establishment of a State
administration that advances self-government and democratic order, protection of the
Federal Constitution, enactment of the State constitutions and subordinate laws;
formulation and execution of economic, social and development policies, strategies and
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plans of the State; administration of land and other natural resources in accordance with
Federal laws and establishment and administration of the state police force; maintaining
public order and peace within the State. The Federal Government and the States have
concurrent power on matters of taxation. Accordingly, they jointly levy and collect profit,
sales, excise and personal income taxes on enterprises they jointly establish. They also
jointly levy and collect taxes on the profits of companies, on dividends due to
shareholders, on incomes derived from large-scale mining and all petroleum and gas
operations, and royalties on such operations.
Local government entities consist of Regional States, Zonal and Woreda governments.
The Federal Government is responsible for drawing up general policies pertaining to
common interests and benefits while Regional Governments are usually implementers of
these policies. Each of the nine states has its own parliamentary assembly, which elects
representatives to the upper chamber of the federal parliament, the House of the
Federation. Each has taxing powers and administers its own budget, but in practice the
assemblies have had to rely on the central government for funding.
2.1.3 Profiles of Economic Sectors
The government has embarked on a market economy, including privatization of state

enterprises and rationalization of government regulation. While the process is still
ongoing, so far the reforms are reported to have attracted a number of foreign investors.
The following sectors are of utmost importance for the country's economy.
Agriculture
By and large the Ethiopian economy is based on agriculture, which contributes for 50%
to the GDP and more than 80% of the country's exports. The sector employs 85% of the
population. The major agricultural export crop is coffee, providing for 35% of Ethiopia's
foreign exchange earnings, (down from 65% a decade ago because of the slump in coffee
prices since the mid-1990s). Other traditional major agricultural exports are semi-
processed hides and skins, pulses, and oilseeds. Sugar and floriculture development have
also become important in the economy in recent years.
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Several seasonal crops are grown in different parts of the country. The main ones are
cereals (teff, barley, maize, wheat, sorghum, oats and millet), pulses (horse beans,
fenugreek, field peas, haricot beans, chickpeas, vetch and lentils), and oil crops (niger
seed, linseed, rapeseed, groundnuts, sunflower and sesame). The main cash and industrial
crops are coffee, oil seeds, pulses, cotton, sisal, tobacco, fruits and sugar cane.
Ethiopia's agriculture is, however, plagued by periodic drought, land degradation caused
by inappropriate agricultural practices and overgrazing, deforestation, population
pressure, undeveloped water resources, and poor transport infrastructure.
Industry
The industrial sector, despite its small contribution to GDP, supplies important consumer
goods both to the domestic and international markets. The main manufacturing products
are textiles, foodstuffs, beverages, leather and non-metallic products.
The sector comprises of mining and quarrying activities, large and medium scale
manufacturing industries (that engage on the average 10 persons and use power driven
machines), small-scale industries and handicrafts (that engage less than 10 persons),
electric, water and construction industries accounted on the average for 11 percent of the
GDP for the period between 1994/95 and 2002/03. Reports establish that during this
period, the sector has been growing at the rate of 7 percent per annum.
The role of industry as it stands now is very limited in terms of supply of consumer
goods, generating employment opportunities, absorbing agricultural raw materials and
earning foreign exchange through exports. This sector is currently dominated by light
manufacturing products such as construction materials, metal and chemical products as
well as basic consumer goods such as food, beverages, leather, clothing and textiles. The
manufacturing belt in the country is concentrated in and around the capital, Addis Ababa
and mostly caters for the domestic market, although the number of exported goods is
growing. The Government is making all efforts in dismantling barriers for investment and
creating conducive atmosphere for private sector participation in the country.
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Ethiopia offers opportunities for mineral exploration and development. The gold deposits
in the southern, western, and northern parts of the country are sources of the country's
gold production. Besides, there are opportunities in Ethiopia for large-scale production of
salt, potash, tantalum, platinum, sulphur and iron. However, currently the mineral sector
is a minor contributor to the national economy. Mining operations are expected to be an
important economic factor for the Government in the export oriented development
strategy. In this regard, platinum deposits of Yubdo in western Ethiopia, the Dallol potash
deposits in the Danakil depression area, the condensate and natural gas deposits in
Ogaden, the columbo-tantalite deposits in Adola (Kenticha), and the Bikailal iron-ore and
phosphate deposits are potential areas in the sector. The country has potential for marble
resources available for export as well as local consumption. Marbles are found largely in
the northern part of Ethiopia and at present a lot of activities are taking place in
exploration and production.
Tourism sector
The tourism sector has a great potential for generating revenue and to contribute to
economic development in Ethiopia. There are a number of natural, human-made and
cultural sites in the various regions of Ethiopia among which some have been designated
as world heritage sites by UNESCO. To cite a few examples these are: the Semien
Mountains National Park, the Historical and Archaeological sites of Axum, the Rock-
Hewn Churches of Lalibela, the Medieval Castles of Gondar, the Tiya Monolithic Stone
Stelae, the Lower Awash Valley Paleontology, and The Omo Valley Paleontology and
Prehistoric Sites. Other tourist destinations mainly include the wildlife centers along the
Great Rift Valley and the South-West including the eastern historic area of the walled
city of Harar. The present constraints to the growth of this sector can be largely identified
as shortage of tourist facilities and limited tourism promotion.
Service sector
The service sector constitutes trade, hotels and restaurants, transport and
communications, banking, insurance and real estate development, public administration
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and defense, construction, education, health, and other services. The sector on average
accounted for 42 percent of GDP for the period 1994/955 –2002/03. Within the service
sector, the largest sub-sector is the distribution service, which comprises trade, hotels and
restaurants, transport and communications.
In general, the overall sectoral decomposition of Real GDP: agriculture, industry and
services, their changes over the pervious years and share of GDP are shown in Table 4
below.
Table 4: GDP by Industrial Origin, 1994/95-2002/03
1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03
Indicators Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Estimate Estimat Estimate Estimat
e e
Change over the previous year
Real GDP 5.4 10.2 5.1 -1.4 6.0 5.3 7.7 1.6 -4.1
Agriculture 3.4 14.7 3.4 -11.2 3.8 2.2 11.5 -2.3 -12.9
Industry 8.1 1.6 6.7 2.4 8.6 1.8 5.0 5.8 4.9
Services 7.2 6.9 6.9 10.4 7.7 9.3 4.7 4.6 2.0
% GDP
Agriculture 49.7 51.7 50.9 45.9 44.9 43.6 45.1 43.4 39.4
Industry 11.2 10.3 10.5 10.9 11.1 10.7 10.5 10.9 11.9
Services 39.1 38.0 38.6 43.3 43.9 45.7 44.4 45.7 48.6
Source:- Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
2.1.4 Environmental Overview
Natural Resource Depletion

Ethiopia is endowed with a variety of environmental and natural resources. The country
has a total area of 111.5 ha out of which 74 million ha or 66% is potentially cultivable
land. However, the actual size of land cultivated at present is estimated to be only 16.5
million or 14.8% of the total. Moreover, due to its topography and varied climatic
conditions, Ethiopia is the home of various plant and animal species. There are about
7,000 different higher plant species out of which 12 percent are endemic. Ethiopia is a
centre of origin for various crop species, e.g. Arabica coffee, teff, enset etc., and has
unique and useful genetic diversity of other crop species, e.g. sorghum, barely, wheat,
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horse beans, field peas, lentils and linseed. Out of the total known wildlife resources, 30
mammals (12%), 16 bird (2.5%), 3 reptile (3.9%), and 17 amphibian (31.5%) species are
endemic to Ethiopia. There are 862 bird species recorded in Ethiopia among which
30.2% have been accorded international importance. Ethiopia has a livestock population
which is the largest in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. Livestock in Ethiopia are
the principal capital of the farmer (4.0 TLU per household). The resources are however
affected by continuous malpractices and natural catastrophes. Natural causes of resource
degradation have mainly stemmed from the recurrent drought and famine throughout
much of the history of Ethiopia. This has led to enormous loss of assets on the part of
small holder farmers and pastoralists which in turn has resulted in natural resources
degradation and aggravation of poverty.
Unattended human activities prompted by the rapid growth of population and the
consequent increase in the exploitation of natural resources is a major cause of natural
resource depletion.
Land degradation is the biggest challenge of the country. The problem ranges from
desertification or soil degradation, due to deforestation and soil erosion, to environmental
pollution, ensuing from the unwise use of a wide variety of chemicals for agriculture,
domestic purposes or for the manufacturing of industrial products with steadily growing
devastating effects on the environment and public health.
In Ethiopia, up to 400 tons of fertile soil / hectare is lost annually from lands devoid of
vegetative cover as well as from lands where no soil conservation has been carried out
(EPA, State of Environment Report, 2003). The soil thus lost annually is from the
farmlands, which makes up 13 % of the total area. Such kind of erosion is common at
places where extensive farming activities are carried out. The amount of soil carrying
nutrients and that is lost every year through the agency of erosion is estimated at 1.5 to
1.9 billion tons. The impact of soil erosion is considerable particularly in the highlands of
the country. It has led to the loss of nutrient in agricultural farmlands which in turn
become the reason for decreased agricultural outputs and hence to food insecurity. It is
also the major reason to the damage of water bodies like lakes through siltation.
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Industrial Environmental Problems
Ethiopia is not an industrialized country. The limited number of factories the country has
is situated in and around the capital city by the Akaki river designed deliberately to let
their emissions into it. Despite the fact that their number is few, their impact in terms of
pollution is enormous, for these industries use old and outdated technology. Moreover, a
great majority of these industries discharge their waste in the form of liquid, dust
iparticles and smoke, without any treatment. Studies indicate that only a few of the
industries located in Addis Ababa treat their wastes before final disposal. However the
majority discharge their waste without any treatment into nearby water bodies and open
spaces. This has exposed streams flowing across Addis Ababa into the Awash River to
serious pollution and reportedly being the cause for ailments to the people and animals
using the water.
Occupational health hazards in industries is also serious because of lack of adequate
safety equipment and inadequate guidelines for appropriate use of safety equipment,
weak inspection services and lack of occupational safety standards.
Table 5. Sampled Industries and Establishments with Treatment Plants

Factory/ Plant Type of Pollutant With Treatment
Facilities
Air Soil Water
Leather and Leather - 5 5 5
Products
Chemical 1 5 7 -
Textile 2 4 7 3
Metal 2 4 7 1
Non Metal 2 - - -
Beverages 1 1 4 1
Food 1 2 3 -
Abattoirs 1 1 1 -
Hospital - 1 1 1
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Source: Factory Questionnaire Response, EPA, 2003
Environmental Problems Related to Biodiversity
Ethiopia's rich biodiversity is being affected by a number of factors. Among the causes
contributing to biodiversity loss are included: the introduction of invasive alien species,
settlement and investment activities that do not take into account environmental
concerns; inappropriate use of natural resources resulting from the lack of land use policy
and land use planning; the continuous increase in the amount of toxic waste and other
pollutants; low awareness level of the public regarding the value of biodiversity; high
degradation of forests, vegetative cover and water & soil resources; the impact of
widespread poverty in the country and the recurring drought and desertification.
Water Resources
Ethiopia is often known for its vast water resources that could be applicable for various
economic and social purposes. However, due to various reasons, including limited
national capacity, the resource is not presently being used to the desired extent.
Furthermore, the water resource and the related aquatic eco-systems are facing a great
deal of pressure. Siltation as a result of poor farming practices, devegetation and erosion
as well as chemical pollution from farms, industries, mining operations and urban sewers
are the major problems affecting the resource.
Aquatic Resources
The major causes for the depletion of aquatic resources are [State of the Environment
Report, 2003]:
o Failure to practice sustainable production methods;
o Using sub-standard fishing gear;
o Failure to select appropriate fishing spots;
o Lack of control and protection system;
o Siltation of water bodies due to inadequacy of soil and water conservation
activities; and
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o The difficulty of ensuring sustainable fishing practices in a situation where
unlicensed fishermen far outnumber those licensed.
2.2 INSTITUTIONAL, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN

ETHIOPIA
2.2.1 Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development Policy and General

Legislative Framework
The Environmental Policy of Ethiopia

The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (1995) is the foundation
of all policies and laws in the issue of environmental management and protection in
Ethiopia. It has incorporated environmental rights as the fundamental privilege of all
citizens. The right to sustainable development is also recognized as the development
trend which the country is supposed to follow.
The Environmental Policy of Ethiopia is basically a document drawn out of the

Conservation Strategy of Ethiopia. It was approved on April 1997 by the Council of
Ministers as the overarching policy document of environmental management in the
country. The policy sets an overall goal of improving and enhancing the health and quality
of the life of the citizenry and the promotion of sustainable social and economic
development "... through the sound management and use of natural, human-made and
cultural resources and the environment as a whole so as to meet the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs..." The Polluter pays principle is recognized as a key guiding principle under the
policy. This is later to be a fundamental principle when the Environmental Pollution Control
Proclamation was enacted in 2002.
The policy constitutes ten sectoral and ten cross-sectoral policy elements amongst which
the Control of hazardous materials and pollution from industrial waste is included. The
need to adhere to the precautionary principle is emphasized under this policy section. It is
stipulated that the precautionary approach shall be employed with a view to minimizing
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and preventing discharges of substances from industrial plants and personal or communal
appliances, and to disallow the discharge when they are likely to be hazardous.
The other policies under this section include establishment of clear linkages between the
control of pollution and other policy areas including water resources, agriculture, human
settlements, health and disaster prevention and preparedness; provision of adequate
regulation of agricultural (crop and livestock) chemicals; keeping registers of toxic,
hazardous and radioactive substances, and to make the information available on request;
maintaining regular environmental audits to ensure the adoption of environmentally sound
practices in all public and private development activities including industrial and mining
operations.
Sustainable Development Policy
The Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy Program [SDPRP], issued
on July 2002 recognizes the importance of environmental protection as a prerequisite for
any development activity in the country. Environmental protection is however treated
under the document as one of the cross cutting issues with little emphasis on its core
concepts.
There is currently a move on the part of the government to amend this programme with
what is known as the Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable Development to End Poverty
(PASDEP) in an effort to link the prevalent poverty with environmental concerns.
Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable Development to End Poverty
The major aim of the PASDEP is the realization of the Millennium Development Goals
within the Ethiopian context, which in effect calls for integrating environmental goals
with in the development agenda.
The PASDEP within its elaborate environmental component has encompassed the
Environmentally Sound Development vision of the country. The vision is to bring about a
self-reliant Ethiopian population with a high quality of life in a productive environment,
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which assures equity between genders and among generations. The strategic goals sought
to achieve this vision are, among other things:
o Ensure community-led environmental protection and the sustainable use of
environmental resources,
o Remove the adverse impacts of municipal waste;
o Prevent environnemental pollution;
o Ensure proactively the integration of environmental and ethical dictates especially
mainstreaming gender equity in development.
General Legislative Framework on Environment
Environmental Protection Organs Establishment Proclamation

This was a proclamation that entered into force on 31st of October 2002 in an initiative to
revise the existing structure of environmental protection and to redefine the
responsibilities of environmental actors. The main objective of this Proclamation is
ascribing responsibilities to separate organizations for environmental development and
protection, regulation and monitoring, avoiding possible conflicts of interests and
duplication of efforts. The proclamation fosters the idea of differentiated but yet
coordinated responsibilities between and among environmental agencies both at federal
and regional levels. The Environmental Protection Authority reestablished by this law is
accountable to the Prime Minister. In addition it provides for the establishment of the
Environmental Council which is endowed with the task of, among other things, reviewing
proposed environmental policies, strategies, and laws, and issuing of recommendations to
the government.
The proclamation envisages the establishment of environmental units with in each

sectoral institution with the responsibility to ensure that the activity of the particular
organization is being carried out in a manner which is compatible with the environmental
law and standards. The Ministry of Water Resources, Ethiopian Road Authority and
Ethiopian Electric and Power Corporation have, following this obligation, established
their respective Environmental Units. The proclamation also calls for the establishment of
environmental organs, within the regions, vested with extensive mandates that enables
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the coordination of environmental activities, avoids duplication and improves the
dissemination of environmental information. In compliance to this, all regional states
have already established environmental agencies or have assigned environmental
responsibilities to existing agencies.
Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation
This Proclamation came into force on the 3rd of December 2002 with an objective of
realizing the effective implementation of environmental objectives and goals enshrined
within the Environmental Policy. The Proclamation recognized that some of the social
and economic development endeavours in the country may be capable of causing
environmental impacts that might be detrimental to the ensuing developmental activities
of the nation. It has thus emphasized the need to prevent when possible or minimize
pollution resulting from economic development through appropriate measures.
A specific obligation of safety in handling, importation and use of chemicals is amongst

the key concerns of the proclamation. It, however, does not address the issue of POPs
separately, and in a manner recognizing their distinct features.
The Proclamation also focuses on issues such as household pollution control,

management of hazardous wastes, and radioactive substances etc. The government is
duty bound to formulate practicable environmental standards based on scientific and
environmental principles. In line with this a number of standards including ambient air
and water quality standards have been drafted through the Environmental Protection
Authority, currently awaiting the approval of the Environmental Council. The
institutionalization of environmental inspectors vested with wider mandates is also
another important feature of this law. These people are expected to check and monitor
compliance of establishments with the set standards.
Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation

Environmental Impact Assessment is recognized under Proclamation 299/2002 as a
proactive tool meant to bring about thoughtful development by predicting and mitigating
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the adverse environmental impacts that a proposed development activity is likely to cause
as a result of its design, location, construction, operation, modification and cessation.
This law came into force as of the 3rd day of 2002 with a view to ensuring that assessment
and consideration of the environmental impacts of projects and public documents are
made prior to their approval, providing effective means of harmonizing and integrating
environmental, economic, social and cultural considerations and aspirations into the
decision-making process in a manner that promotes sustainable development. The law
has put in place the procedures to be followed in order to go through the impact
assessment requirements.
Pesticides Registration and Control Council of State Special Decree No. 20/1990
The decree was promulgated on the 1st of September 1990 as Council of State Special
Decree No.20/1990. It establishes that:
• The manufacture, import, sale or use of an unregistered pesticide is prohibited;

• A pesticide, which is not duly packed or labeled, cannot be imported, stored,
transported or offered for sale;
• A package shall be designed and made in such a way that it contains the pesticide
safely during transportation, storage, marketing, distribution and use including
reuse where applicable;
• Accidents in connection with the transportation, storage, marketing, use or
treatment otherwise of pesticides shall forthwith be reported;
• Directives shall determine the storage and manner of disposal of pesticides and
their packages; and
• Contravention of the decree as enumerated shall be met with the cancellation of
registration while other violations shall be punished according to the Penal Code.
2.2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Relevant Governmental Institutions
Certain line ministries and agencies have responsibilities, in one way or another, to
manage chemicals or address their impacts on health and the environment in Ethiopia.
The main agencies with respect to the POPs issues are outlined hereunder.
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The Ministry of Health
This Ministry is vested with the power of registering and controlling the administration of
pharmaceuticals, medical appliances, and pesticides for public health in the country. It
also rules over the issue of disease vector control like malaria and other vector borne
diseases.
The Ministry of Justice

The Ministry represents the Federal Government in criminal cases falling under the
jurisdiction of the Federal Courts including offences committed against legal instruments
on chemical management
The Federal Police

This entity directs and supervises actions designed to control illicit traffic in drugs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In consultation with the concerned organs, the Ministry is responsible to negotiate and
sign treaties and agreements Ethiopia enters into with other states and international
organizations which are approved by the Government. It undertakes all formalities of
ratification of treaties and agreements including agreements on various classes of
chemicals. It also co-ordinates all relations of other government organs with foreign
states and international organizations; and ensures that good relations with neighboring
countries are strengthened including environmental protection and chemicals
management.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Ministry, among other tasks,
• Prepares draft laws concerning the regulation of transport such as the

transportation of hazardous chemicals;
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• Prepares and submits and, upon approval, implements standards relating to the
smoke, gas, vapour and the like emitted from the exhaust pipes of vehicles with a
view to preventing pollution; and
• Supervises the use of waterways.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

This Ministry is mandated to:
• determine standards and measures for the safety and health of workers;
• supervise and ensure that where undertakings are constructed, expanded,
renovated or their appliances installed, they are not dangerous to the safety and
health of workers;
• prepare a list of occupational diseases and schedules or degrees of disablement;
and
• classify dangerous trades or undertakings.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

This Ministry:
• Registers and Controls pesticides in use in the country;

• Controls migratory pests;
• Gives a competence assurance certificate to any person who wants to engage in
fertilizer business after making sure that enabling conditions are satisfied;
• Makes sure that any fertilizer locally manufactured or imported and stocked and
ready for distribution and sale conforms to the requirements of Ethiopian
Standard and is registered for use in the country as fertilizer; and ensures that the
disposal of any adulterated fertilizer is done according to the agency's directives.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry

• Conducts studies that help to control unfair trade practices on chemicals and
follows up their implementation; and
• Implements the Chemicals Weapons Convention.
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The Ministry of Water Resources
The Ministry is, among other things, expected to prepare draft laws concerning the
protection and utilization of water resources; and prescribe the quality standard for waters
to be used for various purposes.
The Environmental Protection Authority

The Authority is obliged, among other things, to:
• Prepare environmental protection policies, strategies and laws and, upon approval,
follows up their implementation;
• establish a system for environmental impact assessment of public and private
projects, as well as social and economic development policies, strategies, laws,
and programmes;
• prepare standards that help in the protection of soil, water and air as well as the
biological systems they support and follow up their implementation; and
• follow up the implementation of international treaties on environmental protection
to which the country is a party.
The Security, Immigration and Refugee Affairs Authority

• Issues license for the possession or use of arms, firearms and explosives;
• Prescribes conditions under which explosives may be sold; and,
• Issues permits to persons who deal with explosives and to persons who repair
arms and firearms.
The Ethiopian Science and Technology Agency

• Develops the capability and establish the system for searching, selecting,
negotiating, procuring and importing technologies that are appropriate to the
Ethiopian socio-economic conditions;
• Encourages and ensures the application of studies, research and development
activities that are carried out to improve and develop indigenous technologies;
and ;
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• Initiates a patent law that encourages and supports technology transfer, enhances
the practical application of inventions and encourages the development of
inventions and innovations.
Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute

• Conducts research on traditional medicine, modern drugs and improvement of
health;
• Carries out research in matters relating to food and nutrition; and
• Offers chemical, microbiological and medico-legal analysis of samples governing
public health, criminal and, at times, environmental investigations.
Quality and Standards Authority of Ethiopia

• Provides standards of quality of products including chemicals (e.g. fertilizers,
soaps and detergents); and
• Enforces these standards and works to strengthen the voluntary adherence to ISO
14000.
Drug Administration and Control Authority
The Authority, which is accountable to the Ministry of Health, is mandated to register

and control drugs that are put into use in the country.
Ethiopian Customs Authority

This is an institution duty bound by law to check out and control all merchandise,
including chemicals, imported into the country.
2.2.3 Relevant International Commitments
Ethiopia is party to most of the chemical related multilateral environmental agreements.
However most of the obligations embedded under the conventions need national
implementation. The apparent problem faced with domestication of these conventions is
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mainly related to the limited capacity in the field of chemicals management, meagre
resources for national implementation and lack of a clear national goal to list out
priorities. The relevant chemical conventions related to POPs are outlined under table 6
together with the dates of adoption in Ethiopia.
Table 6: POPs related Conventions and Instruments of Adoption in Ethiopia

No POPs Related Conventions Ethiopia’s
. ratification/accession/acceptante etc.
1 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Signed - (17 May 2002)

Organic Pollutants Ratified - ( 2 July 2002)
Proc.No.279/2002
2 Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Ratified - 2 July 2002

Informed Consent Procedure for (Proc.No.278/2002)
Certain Hazardous Chemicals and
Pesticides in International Trade
3 Basel Convention on the Trans- 12/04/2000
boundary Movement of Hazardous (Proc.# 192/2000)
Wastes and their Disposal
4 Basel Ban Amendment 08/10/2003
5 Protocol on Liability and 08/10/2003

Compensation for Damage Resulting
from the Trans-boundary Movements
of Hazardous Wastes and their
Disposal
6 Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Acceded - 2002 (Proc.No.355/2002)
Import into Africa and the Control of
Trans-boundary Movement and
Management of Hazardous Wastes
with in Africa
2.2.4 Existing Legislation and Regulations Addressing POPs
There is no legislation, which is directly and wholly devoted to the management of POPs
chemicals. However, there are several legislations, which are applicable to POPs in one-
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way or another. Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation No. 300/2002 and
Pesticide Registration and Control Council of State Special Decree No. 20/1990 are
among the most important legislations for regulating POPs chemicals in Ethiopia.
However, analysis of the relevant legislations and their enforcement indicates that the
legal system that relates to the management and use of chemicals in general and POPs in
particular in Ethiopia is far from well developed. Lack of comprehensive approach and
coverage is one of the major shortcomings of the legal framework. The other major gap
and limitation in the area is lack of legislations and standards in the following areas:
Lack of rules that expressly ban the production, import and use of POPs pesticides
Lack of legislation that directly and comprehensively regulate industrial
chemicals, including PCBs;
Lack of proper regulatory mechanism for the use of DDT;
Lack of enabling legislations and standards to regulate releases of unintentionally
produced POPs from different source categories;
Lack of proper regulatory mechanism on the management of POPs stockpiles and
wastes;
Lack of proper regulatory framework on information gathering and exchange;
Lack of regulatory framework on public awareness and participation.
2.2.5 Key Approaches and Procedures for POPs Chemicals and Pesticides
Management
Perhaps the most strictly enforced legislation we have is the Explosive Proclamation of
1942. This Proclamation, however, did not provide for a public body to be responsible for
its implementation and such essentials as the system of inspection to be put in place for
the service of adequate enforcement. This apparent flaw, however, is overcome by
another legislation, Proclamation 6/1995, which bestows upon the Security, Immigration
and Refugee Affairs Authority the responsibility of implementation. The Authority, by
means of directives, has instituted an elaborate system of controls complete with the
necessary manpower (including inspectors) and procedures. The latter requires, among
others:
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o Permits from the relevant government body establishing the need for the
explosive in question;
o The contract document of the work requiring the use of the explosive;
o Certificate of competence of the expert that is to handle the explosive;
o The availability of an adequately guarded and constructed explosive
magazine; and
o Others, concerning the type, quantity and make of the explosive(s), route
of transport and port of arrival in Ethiopia, and schedule of consumption.
The Pharmacy Regulation of 1964, the Pesticide Registration and Control Council of
State Special Decree No. 20/1990, the Radiation Protection Proclamation No. 79/1993
and the Fertilizer Manufacturing and Trade Proclamation No. 137/1998 each, in its own
peculiar fashion, provides for the requirements of its respective implementing body to be
met by users, the various procedures to be resorted to, a system of inspection, and
punitive measures (fines and/or imprisonment). The legislative adequacy that is more or
less discerned here is, however, compromised when it comes to enforcement. This is
attributed to the lack of sufficient resources manifested in the shortage of manpower and
facilities, and financial constraints. A good example, in this regard, is the accumulation of
some 1500 tons of obsolete pesticide over a period of 40 years. The same goes for the
other legal instruments partially or indirectly dealing with chemicals. Proclamation No.
42/1995, the Labor Law, is a case in point. In spite of being a fairly good law, the state of
occupational safety and health in the country is very weak, ensuing from lack of
enforcement due to weak or inadequate commitment expressed, inter alia, by an
inadequate budget. This law has been amended twice, the latest of which is awaiting
publication on the Federal Negarit Gazeta for application.
2.3 ASSESSMENT OF POPS ISSUE IN ETHIOPIA
As was mentioned in the previous section, one of the objectives of the Plan for
Accelerated and Sustainable Development to End Poverty (PASDEP) is the integration of
environmental goals with the development agenda that Ethiopia is undertaking. The
PASDEP within its elaborate environmental component has encompassed the
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Environmentally Sound Development vision of the country. The vision is to bring about a
self-reliant Ethiopian population with a high quality of life in a productive environment,
which assures equity between genders and among generations. Some of the major POPs
issues to be addressed under the NIP and the elaborated action plans are also aimed at
meeting the basic objective that are contained in the PASDEP as well as to meet the
sustainable development objectives of the country.
With respect to Annex A POPs pesticides, the main issue relates to the existence of huge
amounts of stockpiles, wastes and contaminated sites. Such stockpiles, wastes and
contaminated sites, if left unmanaged, entail adverse socio-economic and environmental
impacts. According to the study on human health and environmental effects of POPs
chemicals conducted during the POPs inventory phase, cases of death, abortion,
infertility, nervous system disorders, kidney, respiratory and chronic skin problems,
which are most likely related to exposure to POPs, have been observed among most of
the pesticides sprayers and storekeepers visited. Communities living around some of
pesticide stores have also reported health problems like headache, asthma, nausea
sinusitis, etc. The health effects of POPs pesticides are not limited to the areas where the
chemicals are used or stored, since exposure to the chemicals may result from
contaminated water, air or food. These in turn lead to expenses for medical treatment and
loss of productivity due to poor health. The social effects resulting from the health
impacts of POPs pesticides also include putting an additional burden on the already weak
health services of the country and affecting the living conditions of children and other
family members of persons whose health is affected by exposure to POPs pesticides. It is
therefore imperative to dispose of Annex A POPs pesticides in an environmentally sound
manner to mitigate the adverse socio-economic impacts of Annex A POPs pesticides and
improve the living standards of the Ethiopian population.
There is a significant environmental pollution from DDT, since even in strictly indoor
spraying the chemical eventually reaches out to the environment. Some studies have
shown that up to 80% of indoor-sprayed DDT leaks out into the environment within a
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few months. When releases from illegal use for agriculture and from stockpiles and
wastes are considered, DDT release to the environment is expected to be very significant.
There are some indicative evidences that the significant release of DDT to the
environment is adversely affecting human health and the environment with significant
social and economic adverse consequences. The study on human health and
environmental effects of POPs chemicals conducted during the POPs inventory phase has
identified probable cases of health problems among DDT storekeepers and sprayers as
well as communities residing in nearby stores. According to a study, mothers in Addis
Ababa have significant residue level of DDT in their breast milk. These adverse health
and environmental impacts of DDT have produced social and economic consequences
like increased expenses for medical treatment, decreased income due to loss of
productive work force and increased burden on the health service. The environmental
impacts have also the potential to affect the tourism industry and the export market. Thus,
replacing DDT for controlling malaria by considering other chemical and non-chemical
option, disposing obsolete DDT in environmentally sound manner and ensuring the
restricted use of DDT for vector disease control pending its replacement are the major
issues requiring action. Accordingly, the environmental and sustainable development
goals of PASDEP will thus be met through these actions.
The preliminary inventory on POPs identified 2505 PCB containing electrical

transformers, out of which about 2415 are currently in use. No assessment has been
carried out on the health and environmental impacts of the use of PCBs in the studies
conducted during the inventory phase or by any other study. Therefore, it is difficult to
analyze the social and economic effects of the use of PCBs in Ethiopia. The inventory on
PCB found out that EEPCO technicians do not take any precaution during repair work on
power transformers due to absence of awareness on the impacts of PCBs on human
health. The inventory suggested the existence of a high possibility of dermal contact to
PCBs and of inhaling PCB vapors. Due to poor management and handling of
decommissioned transformers and capacitors, and long years of open storage, the land in
the vicinity of the store and the nearby stream are believed to be contaminated by PCBs
that have spilled over or from discarded dielectric fluids. In general, considering the high
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toxicity of the chemical and the existence of significant releases in the country from
PCBs in use as well as in stockpiles and wastes, it can be assumed that the chemical is
resulting in health and environmental problems with various social and economic
consequences. Accordingly, the main measure that Ethiopia should take with regard to
PCBs is their replacement and disposal of stockpiles and wastes through a phase-by-
phase approach taking into account the huge cost that this requires as well as the various
social and economic effects that may result due to power interruptions during the
substitution phase.
The assessment on the health and environmental impacts of POPs chemicals conducted
during the inventory phase has scant information regarding impacts of dioxin and furans
releases. No other studies in the area could also be found. It is observed that respiratory
and cardiovascular disorders are prevalent among the residents of Metehara and Wonji,
which could be related to exposure to dioxin. This case could be indicative of the health
and environmental impacts of dioxins and furans with the resulting social and economic
consequences related to medical expenses, loss of productivity, etc.
The major sources of PCCD/F emission in Ethiopia is uncontrolled domestic waste

burning, forest and accidental fires in houses, factories, vehicles and commercial
enterprises. Management options for reducing and ultimately eliminating the release of
PCCD/F are the promotion of Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental
Practices (BEP) in activities and processes that release PCCD/F. The best environmental
practices for waste incineration include well-maintained facilities, well-trained operators,
a well-informed public and constant attention to the process to minimize PCDD/F
release. With regard to medical waste, retrofitting old plants is one key option to consider
in medical waste management. Choice of such option, however, requires consideration of
the cost of doing so. The other option is to shut down existing inappropriate plants. This
can only be considered if alternative techniques are introduced simultaneously. Ideally
open burning should be banned. Efforts should be intensified to reduce open burning such
as reuse, recycling, composting, modern sanitary land filling and incineration using best
available techniques.
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2.3.1 Assessment with Respect to Annex A, Part I Chemicals (POPs Pesticides)
Ethiopia has not produced or exported Annex A POPs pesticides to date. However,
Annex A POPs pesticides have been imported and used in the country in the past as
evidenced by a significant amount of such pesticides found as stockpiles and wastes
(obsolete pesticides) together with other pesticides in some parts of Ethiopia during the
inventory phase of the NIP preparation. Since the inventory did not cover all stockpiles of
pesticides in the country, the findings in the inventory should be considered preliminary
and further inventory is required to come up with exhaustive and accurate information on
the amount of stockpiles and wastes of Annex A POPs pesticides found in the country. It
is to be noted here that there has been no available information of Annex A POPs
pesticides from Addis Ababa during the preliminary inventory because the current
inventory in Addis Ababa focuses on pesticides in general and not distinctly on Annex A
POPs pesticides.
According to the inventory results, four types of obsolete Annex A POPs pesticides were
found, namely, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Heptachlor and Chlordane. Types and quantity of Annex
A POPs pesticides found in the inventory phase in different regions of Ethiopia is shown
in Table 7 below.
Table 7: Types of Annex A POPs Pesticides and Quantity by Region (Kg/Lt)
Region Aldrin Dieldrin Heptachlor Chlordane Total Obsolete Annex A

pesticides
Oromia 1057.33 2217 485 172 3,931.33
SNNP 462.75 NA 8 50 520.75
Gambella NA NA NA NA NA
Somali NA NA NA NA NA
Benishangul NA NA NA NA NA
Gumuz
Harari NA NA NA NA NA
Dire Dawa NA NA NA NA NA
Administration
Afar NA NA 6410 NA 6410
Amhara 589 540 140 2369 3638
Tigray 50 65 NA NA 115
Total 2159 2822 7043 2591 14615.08
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Source: A Report on POPs and Other Pesticides Inventory in Ethiopia, March 2005 (NB: NA is
for data not available)
No reliable data or record of past imports and use of Annex A POPs pesticides exists in
the country and it is difficult, therefore, to determine the extent of their use in the past.
Moreover, there has been no monitoring or risk assessment made of such POPs chemicals
to determine their human health and environmental impacts in the country. The Ethiopian
Customs Authority has taken the task of recording imports since the year 2000. However,
the records show register of chemicals by groups as insecticides, fungicides or herbicides
and do not show the type of chemicals imported. Thus, these do not help to understand
what particular POPs have been imported, if any or what particular hazardous chemical
has been introduced in the country.
It is worth mentioning here that no Annex A POPs pesticides are at present legally
imported, produced and used in the country. The Pesticide Registration and Control
Council of State Special Decree issued in 1990, requires registration by the Ministry of
Agriculture for pesticides used in the country. The Ministry of Agriculture has registered
none of the Annex A POPs pesticides since then. Thus, the import or use of Annex A
POPs pesticides may be considered to have been prohibited by administrative action
since the issuance of the decree although no legislation has been put in place to
specifically ban them yet.
The main concern with regard to Annex A POPs pesticides in Ethiopia is, therefore, that
of managing and disposing of existing stockpiles and wastes in a safe and
environmentally sound manner and monitoring their impacts on human health and the
environment.
2.3.2 Assessment with Respect to Annex A, Part II Chemicals (PCBs)
The National Inventory on PCB releases carried out for the year 2003, covered PCB
containing electrical equipment operational within the Ethiopian Electric Power
Corporation (EEPCO). The electrical equipment assessed in the inventory is power
capacitors and transformers. Accordingly, the number of PCB- containing transformers
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and capacitors within the operational premise of EEPCO are 2505 and 40, respectively.
Corresponding quantities of PCB containing dielectric fluids are in the order of 1,181,667
kgs and 1255kgs for transformers and capacitors respectively. The highest number of
PCB containing transformers is found in the central Region of EEPCO (i.e. 674 units),
followed by 309 transformers in the Western Region. These transformers are those
imported until 1989 G.C where some are currently in use, few are stand-by; still few are
kept in workshops for maintenance, and the remaining are said to have transcended their
useful lives and hence discarded.
Gofa main store of EEPCO located in Addis Ababa is the largest store of
decommissioned transformers and capacitors. A total of 90 transformers manufactured
from 1957-1987 G.C are open stored and are exposed to rain and sunlight. The dielectric
fluid, contained in these transformers, is estimated at 14054 kgs. The inventory indicates
that there are few capacitors stored together with transformers. Moreover, dielectric
fluids in stores to be used for top-up and replacement purposes are estimated to be 4776
kgs.
Gofa main store has a dimension of about 50 meters by 60 meters, and is identified as one
of the hotspots in the national inventory. Due to poor management and handling of
decommissioned transformers and capacitors, and long years of open storage, the land in
the vicinity of the main store and the nearby stream are believed to be contaminated by
PCBs that have spilled over or discarded dielectric fluids. Due to poor fencing of the
store, the area is easily accessible to dogs, cattle and even human beings.
Power transformers are maintained at Mexico square and Kotebe maintenance centers.
Due to absence of awareness on impacts of PCBs on human health, EEPCO technicians
do not take any precaution during repair work. There is, therefore, a high possibility of
dermal contact to PCBs and of inhaling PCB vapors. PCB containing dielectric fluids are
stored in concrete pits located at the two repair and maintenance workshops of the
corporation.
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The national inventory on PCB releases was, however, not able to determine the exact
quantity of PCB containing electrical equipment within the EEPCO system. This is due to
the absence of any data (either on the name plate or on equipment manual) on the amount
of dielectric fluids in each PCB- concentration range. It is therefore recommended that, in
order to determine PCB concentrations, tests such as density test and chlorine presence
test have to be conducted by taking oil samples from PCB- containing electrical
equipment. This calls for establishing local oil testing capacity by installing a laboratory
equipped with testing devices, chemicals and required expertise. Moreover, in order to
strengthen the national coverage of the inventory on PCB releases, further data collection
within the EEPCo system, and assessment of the industrial enterprise and commercial
facilities need to be worked out.
Table 8: Inventory of PCB Containing Electrical Equipment and Quantities of

Dielectric Fluids (imported until 1989 G.C)
Dielectric fluid (kgs)
No. of No. of
No. Power Plant/Region/District In
Transformers Capacitors In Capacitors
Transformers
1 Awassa District 148 - 7992 -
2 Southern District (Addis Ababa) 237 - 62789 -
EEPCO Auxiliary service at kotebe
3 96 - 20572 -
(A.A)
4 Melka wakena Hydro power plant 27 - 114055 -
5 Awash II & III hydro power plant 9 - 63630 -
6 Koka (Awash ) hydro power plant 96 20 86900 1000
7 Finchaa hydro power plant 42 13 100,298 255
8 Eastern Region – (Dire Dawa) 109
9 North western Region (Bahir Dar) 31 - 248,280 -
10 Jimma Region 188 - 30130 -
11 Western Region operation 309 - 128096 -
12 Addis Ababa Region – Eastern District 128 - 28139 -
Addis Ababa Region – Western
13 150 - 31002 -
District
14 Akaki District 108 - 27053 -
15 Addis Ababa – Northern District 154 - 30742 -
16 Central Region 674 - 152050 -
17 Addis Ababa – Gofa Main store 90 7 18830 Not given
18 Northern Region (Mekelle) 57 -- 31109
TOTAL 2505 40 1,181,667 1255
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2.3.3 Assessment with respect to Annex B chemicals - DDT
DDT is currently used, produced and imported in Ethiopia for the purpose of disease
vector control (malaria). There is no information on export of DDT. The production and
use of DDT for disease vector control is accepted under the Stockholm Convention with
the proviso that parties to the convention are encouraged to reduce and ultimately
eliminate the use of DDT through the development of an action plan as part of the NIP.
According to the inventory conducted on POPs pesticides and other pesticides, both
active and obsolete DDT were found in stores/sites in different parts of Ethiopia to the
tune of 160, 573 Kg/Lt and 55, 720 Kg/Lt respectively. It should be mentioned, that the
inventory is preliminary and does not cover all pesticide stockpiles and wastes found in
Ethiopia including DDT.
As mentioned earlier on with respect to Annex A POPs pesticides, there are no reliable
records of past imports of DDT. According to the data obtained from the Nazareth
Customs Office in the inventory phase, the Adami Tulu Pesticides Processing Share
Company has been importing technical grade DDT since 2001 for formulation and
production. The sole buyer of DDT is the Ministry of Health for malaria control
purposes.
The main concern with DDT in Ethiopia is related to ensuring and monitoring that the
production and use of DDT is restricted to disease vector control in Ethiopia in
accordance with the WHO guidelines and recommendations and to devise action plans
and strategies for safe, effective and affordable alternatives to use DDT for disease vector
control.
The inventory indicates that the storage, use and handling of DDT is far from desirable
and that there may be a high risk of impact on human health and the environment.
Moreover, there may also be cases of illegal use of DDT for agricultural pest control. It is
therefore recommended that adequate storage and awareness raising and capacity
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building in the safe management, use and handling of DDT for indoor residual spraying
is required. The inventory also recommends that adequate support and focus should be
made on research and development for alternatives to DDT and other POPs in the future.
Obsolete POPs including DDT should also be cleaned up and disposed of as an
immediate measure in accordance with the provisions of the Stockholm Convention.
2.3.4 Assessment of releases from unintentional production of Annex C Chemicals

(PCDD/PCDF, HCB and PCBs)
The national inventory on PCDD/PCDF release for the year 2003 has been carried out.
The inventory covered ten main categories taking into account the five release vectors,
namely air, water, land, residue and products. The result of the inventory indicates that
“uncontrolled combustion process” is the major contributor to PCDD/PCDF emissions
amounting to 92 gm TEQ/annum followed by “Waste Incineration” releasing an annual
emission of about 56 gm TEQ/annum. The annual release figure corresponding to
“waste incineration” is mainly accounted for by uncontrolled batch combustion without
employing automatic pollution control system (APCS), of medical/hospital waste, which
is comprised of open burning of solid waste generated from hospitals, health centers,
clinics, drug stores, and burning of expired medicines.
The national assessment on ferrous and non – ferrous metal production (main category
2) has identified iron and steel plants that utilize as inputs materials like billets, scraps,
lime additives and auxiliaries. Accordingly, the iron and steel production sector of the
country produces spare parts for industries, hand tools, farm implements and construction
materials. Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) for direct melting of scraps are employed in
some of the iron and steel plants, while others utilize heavy fuel oil to operate furnaces.
The iron and steel plants assessed in the study do not employ pollution control equipment
such as fabric filters. They are found to be causes of PCDD/PCDF emissions. Gases
emitted from such furnaces are difficult to capture. Emissions seem to increase greatly by
poor quality mixed scrap feeds, particularly when dirty scraps containing cutting oils,
plastic and other external materials are found attached to metal scraps. Some foundries
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assessed during the study are operated with induction furnaces attached with fabric
fitters.
The national assessment on power generation and heating (main category 3) has
examined the major subcategories that are believed to be potential contributors to furan
/dioxin emissions. Heavy and light fuel oil boilers operational in industries and
commercial establishments are thoroughly studied. The case of virgin wood/ biomass
fired stoves at rural and urban areas of the country is also considered. Moreover,
household heating and cooking with fossil fuels (charcoal, kerosene and LPG) has been
part of the study. PCDD/PCDF emissions generated by all relevant subcategories in main
category 3 have been determined. The total PCDD/PCDF emission to air due to power
generation and heating is 11.202 gm TEQ/a, of which 10.84 gm TEQ/a is accounted for
household heating and cooking with biomass.
Mineral products (main category 4) like cement, lime, bricks, glass and ceramics are
produced in the country at varying rates. Automatic pollution control systems like
Electro-Static Precipitators (ESP) are properly utilized in cement production. Glass
production is also equipped with dust bag filters. The ceramics plant uses mixing plant
with fabric filters. However, brick production does not at all employ dust control
equipment.
According to the National Inventory on PCDD/PCDF for the year 2003, dioxin/furan
emissions from uncontrolled combustion processes (category 6) is mainly contributed by
uncontrolled domestic waste burning which is composed of solid waste generated and
burnt in twelve towns of the country and solid waste generated and burnt in industrial
enterprises of Ethiopia.
Open biomass burning (i.e. forest and grassland fire) releases PCDD/PCDF into air and
land amounting to 7.44 gm TEQ/a and 5.92 gm TEQ/a, respectively. Uncontrolled
domestic waste burning is a major contributor to PCDD/PCDF emissions into air,
amounting to 77.32 gm TEQ/a. Statistics on accidental fires in domestic, commercial and
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industrial buildings, and in vehicles are thoroughly examined in the study, and
corresponding PCDD/PCDF emissions have been determined.
Other sources of PCDD/PCDF emissions into the environment considered in the National
Inventory, and incorporated in category 6, are open burning of biomass during Ethiopian
holidays, fires in houses, factories, vehicles and commercial enterprises. Contribution of
each of the nine categories to national PCDD/PCDF emissions is indicated in the Table
below.
Table 9: PCDD/PCDF Release Inventory for Ethiopia ( 2003)
Annual Release (gm TEQ/a)

No Source categories
Air Water Land Product Residue Total
1 Waste Incineration 56.172 56.172
2 Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metal Production 0.05 0.05
3 Power Generation & Heating 11.202 11.202
4 Production of Mineral products 0.1346 0.1386
5 Transport 0.0782 0.0782
6 Uncontrolled combustion processes 86.01 5.954 91.964
7 Production of chemicals and consumer Goods 0.024 28.0 28.024
8 Miscellaneous 0.0447 - - - - 0.0447
9 Disposal/ Land fill 3.843 1.553 21.5 27.00
TOTAL 153.70 3.843 5.954 29.553 21.5 214.70
2.3.5 Information on the state of knowledge on stockpiles, contaminated sites and

wastes, identification, likely numbers, relevant regulations, guidance, remediation
measures and data on releases from sites
According to a preliminary inventory and assessment undertaken with regard to POPs

contaminated sites, stockpiles and wastes, a total of 220 contaminated stores/sites were
identified in all the 11 regional states including the autonomous administrations of Addis
Ababa and Dire Dawa.(Contaminated Sites Survey Team Final Report, April 2005)
These contaminated sites consist of 23 burial sites, 137 contaminated stores where
contaminants are contained within stores, 41 stores already contaminated with spilled out
chemicals, 19 open fields contaminated due to poor storage and/ or handling of
chemicals. The types of contaminants have been identified during the preliminary
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inventory and accordingly 44 contaminants are POPs and non-POPs chemicals (mixed),
79 are POPs only, 80 are non-POPs chemicals and 21 are of unknown chemical identity.
Table10: Identified Contamination Sites in each region

Regional Administrations No. of Identified Contaminated Sites
Addis Ababa 7
Afar 7
Amhara 36
Benishangul Gumuz 4
Dire Dawa 6
Gambella 3
Harari 2
Oromia 102
SNNPR 41
Tigray 12
Total 220
Source: Contaminated Sites Survey, 2004
During the national inventory, it has been found necessary to classify the contaminants.
The main factor employed for the classification were such parameters as the distance of
water resources and streams from contaminated sites, degree and extent of contamination
and observed effects on the health and environment. The contaminants were classified as
“highly severe”, “severe”, “moderate” and “low”. But it should be noted that such
rankings made to the contaminated sites did not follow any international standard and
hence calls for its revision according to acceptable standards of tolerable contamination
hazard, pollution etc. Following this mode of classification, however, 64 sites/ stores
were observed to be “highly severe”, 61 to be “severe”, 35 to be “moderate”, and 60 to be
“low” in the level of contamination. Fifty three of the highly severely contaminated sites
have been recommended for priority action and clean up in the first five years. These
sites are mainly burial sites and open dumping fields. Eighty four sites drawn from the
severe, moderate, and low categories have been recommended for clean up in the second
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five years. Another group of 77 sites have been considered for clean up in the third five
years quarter of action.
With regard to stockpiles of obsolete pesticides and contaminated sites, an FAO project
task force was established with Swedish support upon the request of the Ethiopian
Government in 1997 in order to evaluate the scale of the problem of obsolete pesticides
in the country. In 1998, a mission composed of a multi-disciplinary group of experts was
fielded to verify the inventory of obsolete pesticides conducted by the Ministry of
Agriculture and to assess the suitability and acceptability of options for their complete
and environmentally sound disposal.
The use of cement kilns was considered as a first option for the destruction of obsolete
pesticides but was found to be technically not feasible. It was therefore considered that
the sole disposal option would be through High Temperature Incineration (HTI) at a
licensed hazardous waste incineration facility which is found only in developed countries.
To this effect, the FAO mission prepared a project document which made an initial
estimate of 1500 tonnes of obsolete pesticides, areas of heavily contaminated soil and
unspecified numbers of pesticide contaminated containers and equipment such as
sprayers in over 450 sites. The cost of disposal was estimated at USD 4.5 million.
After some delays due to lack of funds, project operations started in April 2000 under the
supervision of a full-time project coordinator. During the first 18 months of project
operations the following main activities were undertaken:
Meeting held with representatives of donors, concerned ministries, NGOs and
IGOs to discuss project goals and to secure the necessary pledges for financial
and political support.
Setting project objectives in consultation with counterparts from the Ministry of
Agriculture (MoA) and senior Ministry personnel.
Designing a realistic project plan in consultation with the MoA and other parties.
5 day training of 40 selected federal and regional MoA personnel on inventory
taking.
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Establishing a National Project Coordination Committee representing all project
stakeholders.
Completion of a nation-wide re-inventory exercise. The inventory identified over

940 sites and more than 2,800 tonnes of obsolete pesticide stocks. In addition, it
specified the amount of heavily contaminated soils at 100 tonnes and empty
drums and contaminated spray equipment at 350 tonnes.
Review of the local formulation plant to assess the capacity to reformulate

products found in Ethiopia.
Commissioning of existing laboratory equipment and training of MoA personnel

in the use of the equipment.
Sampling of obsolete stocks to determine the amount of material which could be

reformulated or given an extension to the manufacturers two-year shelf life.
Review of current IPM initiatives in Ethiopia and the sponsorship of a first

national IPM workshop.
Review of existing Pesticide Registration initiatives which revealed that Ethiopia

a robust registration procedures.
Review of existing Donor programs for agricultural inputs including pesticides.
Subsequent to the above activities, the FAO opened an international tender for bids for
the disposal of obsolete pesticides and the clean-up of contaminated sites. Accordingly,
the first batch of 1500 tonnes of obsolete pesticides was shipped to Finland for
environmental disposal.
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The second phase of the actual operation of the project commenced in 2004 with a plan to
dispose of 1000 tons of obsolete pesticides existing in different parts of the country. A
British Company has won the bid for this second phase, and currently, 500 tonnes of
obsolete pesticides have been collected in various interim storage sites ready to be
shipped for disposal to the U.K.
The plan of the FAO/MoA project is to dispose of all obsolete pesticides including clean-
up of contaminated sites in the country.
2.3.6 Summary of future production, use and releases of POPs - requirements for
Exemptions
Except for DDT which is currently being produced (see Section 2.3.3.), no other POPs
chemical is manufactured in Ethiopia. There is no future plan to request for exemption or
to engage in manufacturing any of these chemicals in the country.
2.3.7 Existing programmes for monitoring releases and environmental and human
health impacts, including findings
There is a serious dearth of sufficient and reliable data or records on the effects of POPs
on human health and the environment in Ethiopia. According to the preliminary
assessment on this issue, pesticide sprayers and storekeepers are on top of the list of
groups of people affected by POPs chemicals. People living near the areas of pesticide
stores are also affected by releases from stockpiles. Pesticide storekeepers, especially
women are the most vulnerable group in relation to POPs releases from stockpiles.
Headache, nausea, asthma, vomiting, bronchitis, skin allergies and abdominal cramps are
common among those occupationally exposed groups. Besides abortion, infertility,
nervous system disorders and kidney problems, deaths of storekeepers were observed on
some sites that are probably related to exposure to POPs.
Utilization of POPs pesticides near lakes and rivers has also adversely affected the
environment. Aquatic organisms inhabiting these contaminated lakes and rivers are
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inevitably exposed to POPs. Some birds preying on fish from these water bodies showed
a reduction both in number and species.
The indoor spraying of DDT for malaria control constitutes one of the highest releases of
POPs in the country. The high concentration of DDT compounds residues detected in
milk from mothers indicate that apart from DDT sprayers and storekeepers, the general
public, in particular women are significantly affected by POPs releases from DDT.
Information on the health and environmental effects of releases from PCBs as well as
from dioxins and furans is not available.
2.3.8 Current level of information, awareness and education among target groups;
existing systems to communicate such information to the various groups;
mechanism for information exchange with other parties to the Convention
The majority of the populations of Ethiopia are not well informed about POPs chemicals
and their harmful effects on human health and environment. It is only very recently that a
very few sector of the population came to know their harmful effects. What have so far
been known about POPs chemicals was their application in the industry and agriculture
and particularly their benefits in controlling insects, animal pests, infectious diseases and
weeds.
Since the inception of the project on developing a National Implementation Plan on POPs
a series of awareness workshops were held to a variety of professionals and the larger
public. Workshops on national inventory and assessment on POPs chemicals and
validation have been carried out. Participants from NGOS, representatives of government
organizations, stakeholders and individuals have attended the above workshops which
enabled them to get information on the types and effects of POPs chemicals. The national
study tours conducted by experts during the POPs inventory have provided opportunity to
transfer awareness to municipalities of city administrations, health bureaus, hospitals and
industries of 12 major towns of the country.
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Existing system to communicate information to the various groups
The availability of information exchange system with regard to POPs chemicals is one of
the shortfalls generally exhibited in the country. Establishment of such a system is one of
the activities envisioned in the National Implementation Plan (NIP). The FDRE
Environmental Protection Authority also has a plan to establish information exchange
system at a national level.
Public information tools and mechanisms

EPA is the responsible organ for disseminating information related to the management of
chemicals. The target groups for information dissemination are Environmental Protection
Bureaus of Regional States, NGOs engaged in Environment Management, industries,
education institutions and academic societies, economic institutions, and the media
(Press, Radio, TV). But since these efforts are not sufficient a national data base on POPs
chemicals needs to be established at the FDRE EPA. By so doing, linkages among the
beneficiaries and stakeholders can be created in order to effect exchange of information.
Other sectoral institutions also undertake Environmental Awareness programs. Some are
indicated below.
• The Department of Plant Protection and Technology control under the Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development ( MoARD) carries out various awareness and
training programs on safe use of chemical pesticides.
• Concerning occupational safety and health the Labor Inspection Services under the
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs or Bureaus are offering training programs on the
prevention of employment injuries and diseases including those posed by chemicals.
• The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions, through the Department of
Occupational Safety and Health, conducts various awareness programs aimed at
raising the safety and health consciousness of industrial workers.
Mechanism for dissemination of information among the Convention Parties

To date no base has been developed for information exchange between the Convention
parties.
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2.3.9 Relevant activities of non-governmental stakeholders
The body of information charting out environmental organizations that have activities in
Ethiopia is very inadequate. The only database to be found in the country, so far, is the
one developed by Forum for Environment in December 2004. Classification is made
between the many environmental actors based on whether the organization in question is
a Governmental, Bilateral or multilateral entity, an NGO, a religious institution, or a
cooperative. From the information incorporated in the database the following Non
governmental stakeholders are found to engage in chemicals management, advocacy
services related to chemicals and research and development.
Chemical Society of Ethiopia:

This is a professional association engaged mainly to popularise and to engage in
researches related to chemistry, and to provide a forum for the exchange of information
on chemicals management.
Crop Life Ethiopia:

This is an organization established with the objective of promoting environment friendly
methods of producing, distributing and storing agrochemicals. It also assists the
government in the arduous task of controlling the distribution of banned agrochemicals in
Ethiopia. The organization has so far collaborated with the different actors in the
implementation of the national obsolete pesticides programme and in delivering trainings
related to the safe handling and treatment of pesticides.
Safe Environment Association

This is an NGO established in 2004 with a mission to combat pollution from dangerous
chemicals used in agriculture and industrial processes through, among other things,
delivering trainings, advocacy, researches etc. It also engages in the promotion of
environmentally sound alternatives for crop protection and productivity. It also trains
people in the hazards posed by hazardous wastes and POPs.
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There are other organizations indicated in the database that are engaged in environmental
matters and remotely touching upon the issue of POPs in their programmatic activities.
2.3.10 Overview of technical infrastructure for POPs assessment, measurement,

analysis, alternatives and prevention measures, management, research and
development - linkage to international programmes and projects
In Ethiopia there are no laboratories equipped for ably analyzing organochlorine

pesticides and PCBs. The country also lacks proper equipment for monitoring
PCDD/PCDF emission levels. Moreover, except for fewer attempts quite in recent time,
none of the higher learning institutions, non governmental organizations and public
health institutes was engaged in any study and research of the effects of POPs chemicals.
However, as can be seen from the discussions above, PCBs are used in power
transformers and capacitors by EEPCO and industrial enterprises in Ethiopia. Reports
suggest that technicians engaged in handling and repairing this electrical equipment have
been exposed to dermal contacts. Despite this, however, hospitals and public health
institutes have not taken any study to prove the presence of PCBs in the blood of
workers. There is even no record that any change in the health of technicians was traced
back to any form of exposure to POPs chemicals.
There is no accredited laboratory in the country to detect the presence of POPs chemicals
in food, air and water. According to the report made by the Health Task Team of the NIP,
the agency duty bound to analyse the residue levels of POPs chemicals on samples, i.e.
the Ethiopian Quality and Standards Authority, have no record of monitoring residue
levels of POPs and other agricultural chemicals (Report of the Health Task Team, March
2005). Pesticide residues in water have not so far been analysed in the laboratory of the
agency vested with the mandates (Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute).
The outstanding cause for lack of appropriate mechanism in the assessment of POPs
chemicals in Ethiopia is the poor human resource capacity in the sector. According to the
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same report, there are currently no occupational physicians, nurses or clinical
toxicologists among the specialized doctors and nurses that are capable of solving the
health problems caused by POPs chemicals in Ethiopia.
2.3.11 Identification of impacted populations or environments, estimated scale and

magnitude of threats to public health and environmental quality and social
implications for workers and local communities
The preliminary assessment carried out in the past on the impact of POPs chemicals on
human health did not indicate any tangible evidence or any marked risk of professionals
or workers occupationally exposed to organochlochlorine pollutants. Ethiopia has not yet
eliminated obsolete pesticides (generally organoclorine pesticides), PCBs and other POPs
chemicals. Neither has Ethiopia yet controlled PCDD/PCDF emission levels. In all cases
of POPs chemicals, the Ethiopian population and the environment are at potential risk.
Given the absence of awareness on the harmful effects of DDT, obsolete pesticides,
contaminated sites, stockpiles and wastes scattered all over the rural areas of the country,
the farmers, cattle and wild animals residing in the vicinity of POPs pollutants are
exposed to the chemicals. Considering the limited skill of the technicians working on
EEPCOs transformer station and repair workshops, it is apparent that they are exposed to
PCBS. One cannot entirely eliminate potential risk of accidents with transformers and
capacitors with PCBs and the resulting local contamination, the scope of which is hard to
predict.
Fire brigade workers of municipalities, who are intensively engaged in remediation of
accidental fires, are the population at risk because of their exposure to PCDD/PCDF. It is
known that any fire generates PCDD and PCDF and firemen are the most exposed to past
fire smoke. These firemen have never been examined to record the PCDD/PCDF levels in
their blood.
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In rural areas and some urban areas of Ethiopia biomass is the mainstay of household
energy supply. It is burnt at home for cooking and as a source of light. The rural
population in general and mothers and infants in particular are openly exposed to
PCDD/PCDF emissions.
Another pant of the population at a potential risk of POPs chemicals are those living in
the vicinity of rivers that are potential discharge points of industrial and residential
wastes. Rivers like Akaki, kebena, Gullele in Addis Ababa and Borkena River in
Kombolcha are few to mention. One can easily notice the irritating smell of the air if one
stood in the vicinity of one of the polluted rivers mentioned above, caused by chemicals
wastes put into the water. The rivers in Addis Ababa are reported to be used as potential
sources of urban agriculture form which vegetables like lettuce, carrot and cabbage are
constantly supplied to several ‘Gulits’ and groceries located at different areas of the city
and consumed by a large portion of the population in Addis Ababa.
2.3.12 Details of any relevant system for the assessment and listing of new chemicals
There is no comprehensive system that provides for the assessment and listing of POPs
chemicals in Ethiopia. Nonetheless there is a law regarding pesticides registration and
control in Ethiopia. This law (Council of State Special Decree No.20/1990) prohibits to
manufacture, import, sale or use unregistered pesticides. This would call for the
establishment of a national registry and the setting in place of procedures for assessing
and listing the chemicals. The body designated for the purpose (Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Development) has not so far established the Registry. Nor has it laid down the
rules and procedures necessary in dealing with pesticides. The same is true for the
assessment and listing of non-pesticide chemicals in Ethiopia where the set of available
rules are unsatisfactory. These laws include a proclamation on explosives, drugs and
Psychotropic substances, pesticides, radioactive substances and fertilizers.
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2.3.13 Details of any relevant system for the assessment and regulation of chemicals
already in the market
It has been stated under Section 2.2.4 above that there is no legislation in Ethiopia that
currently enforces the POPs issue. The scrap of legislations that directly or indirectly
touches upon chemicals administration and management are far from sufficient to
embrace upcoming issues of concern particularly related to the POPs chemicals.
Different ministries, agencies and other governmental institutions are responsible for, and
concerned with, various aspects of the management of POPs in Ethiopia. Environmental
Protection Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of
Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Customs Authority, Road Transport
Authority and Drug Administration and Control Authority are some of the major players
in regulating the use and management of chemicals including POPs. The existing
institutional arrangement and capability related to the management and control of
hazardous chemicals, including POPs, is compounded with a number of problems.
Outstanding among these are the lack of effective coordination among institutions,
mandate overlaps, lack of clarity as to the role of regional states, insufficient linkage with
federal institutions, lack of awareness among decision makers, merger and creation of
new institutions from time to time and weak implementing capacity of institutions.
Most government ministries and institutions are constrained by the lack or shortage of
facilities; human and financial resources that are needed to properly manage and regulate
POPs chemicals. The number of available professionals in many institutions is inadequate
and requires further capacity building in this direction. The infrastructure and resource
available to properly manage chemicals, including POPs, in Ethiopia is very low and
totally below the actual needs.
Information on chemicals, including POPs, is very limited and is found scattered in many
institutions. Establishing an effective data collection, treatment and exchange mechanism
is highly required. The limited efforts being exerted by various bodies to raise chemical
awareness includes the risks attached with the management of chemicals, research into
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environmentally sound alternatives and occupational safety. But given the amount and
extent of chemical usage in the country, the efforts are far from adequate.
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III. STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS OF THE
NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
3.1 POLICY STATEMENT
Ethiopia’s Commitment to Address POPs Issues to Date

Ethiopia has to date addressed issues of chemicals management, including POPs
chemicals, in a fragmented and partial manner. The environmental policy issued in 1997
contains several provisions relevant to chemicals management and hazardous wastes and
there are several legal instruments in place as discussed in section 2.2.1 of the NIP that
address some aspects of chemicals management including POPs chemicals. In
conjunction with this, one activity that has commenced under the auspices of FAO and
MoA in 2000 and is on-going is the disposal and export of obsolete pesticides, including
POPs pesticides, from several regions in the country. The project plans to dispose all
obsolete pesticides in the country including clean-up of respective contaminated sites and
articles in use.
Aware of the adverse human health and environmental impacts of POPs chemicals both
at the national and global level, and the need for concerted action to address such
impacts, Ethiopia has signed the Stockholm Convention on 17 May 2002 and ratified
the instrument on 2 July 2002.
Ethiopia had at the outset prepared a National Chemical Profile in 1999 that provided an
assessment of the country’s chemical management infrastructure; an initial assessment of
chemicals existing at the national level and the extent of their use as well as the legal,
institutional, administrative and technical issues related to chemicals management of the
country.
Subsequent to the ratification of the Stockholm Convention and related international

conventions such as the Basel/Bamako Conventions and the Rotterdam Convention (see
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section 2), Ethiopia has taken several prior steps towards meeting its commitments under
the Convention and the preparation of the NIP. The steps taken are:
Establishment of the POPs/NIP project office and a National Steering

Committee.
Launching of an Inception Workshop on POPs.
Conducting training workshop on inventory taking of POPs chemicals.
Carrying out a preliminary inventory and assessment of POPs chemicals and
national infrastructure for POPs management.
NIP Goal and National Policy Objectives
The overall national goal of the NIP is:

The protection of human health and environment from the harmful effects of POPs
chemicals in Ethiopia as well as at the global level by reducing and ultimately eliminating
the use and release of POPs chemicals in accordance with the requirements of the
Stockholm Convention and national sustainable development objectives and strategies.
The specific policy objectives of the NIP are the following:
Develop national legislation to regulate, control, reduce and eventually eliminate

the import, use and production of POPs chemicals in the country.
Establish appropriate institutional mechanisms to regulate the impact of POPs on
human health and the environment and strengthen enforcement capacity of such
institutions.
Strengthen national capacity and infrastructure to enable the country to adequately
address the requirements of the Stockholm Convention and the implementation of
the NIP.
Identify and promote the application of best available techniques (BATs) and best
environmental practices to enable the reduction and eventual elimination of POPs
chemicals particularly from unintentional sources.
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Promote the establishment of research and development centers in order to search
for alternatives to the use of POPs chemicals and to address their effects on
human health and the environment.
Create public awareness on the requirements of the Stockholm Convention and
ensure the participation of the public in addressing the adverse impacts of POPs
chemicals.
Establish appropriate mechanism for adequate data collection, exchange and
dissemination and information management system for POPs chemicals.
Procedure for Formal Endorsement of the NIP
Since the implementation of the NIP requires the participation and commitment of all
national stakeholders, this draft NIP shall initially be presented for prior endorsement at a
stakeholder workshop in which all relevant federal and regional government agencies, the
private sector, NGOs, the academia and research institutions will be represented. Once,
stakeholders endorse the NIP, the NIP document will be submitted to the government for
formal endorsement.
3.2 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
3.2.1 Coordinating Mechanism for the Implementation of NIP
The multi-sectoral nature of POPs issues calls for a concerted action of all stakeholders.
Therefore, a Steering Committee (SC) composed of relevant government and non-
government institutions shall be established to oversee and coordinate the implementation
of the NIP. The steering committee shall be composed of representatives from the
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; the Ministry of Health; the Ministry of
Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs; the Drug Administration
and Control Authority; the Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute; the
Ethiopian Cleaner Production Center; the Ethiopian Private Industries Association; the
Ethiopian Labor Union, representative of NGOs and the academia. Similarly, steering
committees with corresponding representation of governmental and non-governmental
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institutions will be established in each regional state. The latter will report their activities
to the Secretariat established at the Federal level. The steering committee shall meet bi-
annually and will:
Review the progress made, sufficiency and effectiveness of the implementation of

the NIP based on the report submitted by each implementing agency.
Determine further actions that may be needed for the appropriate implementation
of the NIP.
Review and update the NIP where further actions are necessary.
The management and practical implementation of the NIP shall be coordinated and run
by a secretariat to be hosted by the EPA. The secretariat shall be responsible for
coordinating and follow up of the implementation of the NIP by Implementing Agencies.
Technical Committee composed of representatives from relevant institutions shall also be

established. The technical committee shall have an advisory role and will be responsible
to make suggestions and recommendations on the implementation and revision of the NIP
to the steering committee and the secretariat.
The action plan prepared below has assigned different activities for different agencies.
These implementing agencies shall be responsible to carry out the activities specifically
given to them in the action plan.
Coordination and implementation mechanisms and structures described above can be

modified by the steering committee as deemed necessary. With a view to clarifying
responsibilities and mandates, Memorandums of Understanding that govern the
relationships among different stakeholders are encouraged to be drawn up.
3.2.2 Implementation Approach and Priorities for NIP
Each institution designated to implement the various POPs activities identified in the
action plan shall develop their own detailed action plans including specific tasks required
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to meet the activities they are expected to implement in line with the timeframe provided
in the NIP (Table 21). These plans shall be submitted to the Secretariat and will be
reviewed and approved by the NIP Steering Committee. Where certain revisions of the
submitted plans are required, the secretariat shall recommend to the implementing agency
such revisions and the plans will be revised accordingly after consultations.
Priorities identified for NIP based on criteria set during the priority setting phase are:
Strengthening Human and Institutional Capacity for the Management of POPs.
Developing Capacity and Capability for the Identification, Analysis, Research and
Monitoring of POPs.
Conducting Risk Assessment of POPs on Human Health and the Environment.
Development of Information and Communication System for the Management of
POPs.
Carrying out Public Awareness, Sensitization, Training and Education.
3.2.3 Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Updating of NIP Activities
Each implementing institution shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of the
activities designated to them and submit an annual progress and financial report to the
NIP secretariat. The reports submitted to the NIP secretariat shall be evaluated by using
performance indicators to be prepared by the respective responsible institutions. The
reports will be compiled by the secretariat and submitted to the steering committee for
review to ensure sufficiency and effectiveness of the implementation of NIP. Where the
performance indicators demonstrate that certain objectives/goals have not been achieved
and further actions are necessary for the appropriate implementation of the NIP, such
further actions may be recommended by the Secretariat and be submitted to the steering
committee for consideration and approval. Once further actions are approved, the NIP
will be revised and updated accordingly. The updated NIP will be presented to a
stakeholder workshop in which all implementing agencies are represented and endorsed
for subsequent implementation. The NIP secretariat shall submit the annual NIP
implementation report to the secretariat of the Stockholm Convention in accordance with
the requirements of the Stockholm Convention.
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3.3 Activities, Strategies and Action Plans
3.3.1 Activity: Institutional and Regulatory Strengthening Measures
The existence of appropriate institutional and regulatory mechanism to manage and

control POPs is fundamental in addressing POPs issues. However, the preliminary
inventory on legal and institutional frameworks to manage POPs chemicals has identified
several gaps and limitations in the area. Although some aspects of POPs issues are
addressed in various legislations, there is no comprehensive legislation for the
management of all aspects of POPs chemicals. Standards and guidelines that are required
to appropriately implement relevant legislation are also lacking in most areas. The other
major problem identified relates to lack of clear mandates and coordination mechanism
among concerned institutions and their capacity limitation to effectively implement laws
and regulations. Addressing these problems is imperative to properly manage and control
POPs chemicals in Ethiopia.
Goal and Objectives
The goal of the action plan on institutional and regulatory strengthening measures is to
provide an enabling institutional and legal framework for the proper management of
POPs chemicals. It aims also to achieve the following specific objectives:
o Update and issue comprehensive legislation on POPs chemicals.

o Issue appropriate standards and guidelines to effectively implement the
legislation.
o Provide appropriate institutional framework with clear mandates and
coordination mechanisms at all levels.
o Strengthen the implementation capacity of relevant institutions.
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Table 11: Action Plan for Institutional and Regulatory Strengthening Measures
Activities Indicators Timeframe Implementers Resources

Required and
Cost
Coordination of NIP 20 years EPA Staff
Implementation Logistics
Focal point for NIP Office
Establish NIP secretariat office implementation accessories
established and USD 1, 150,000
Train professional staff effective coordination
ensured
Coordinate all relevant sectors for
implementation of NIP
Review, monitor, report NIP

activities
Issuance of legislations
Review existing laws to identify EPA, Experts

legal gaps and issues to be A comprehensive legal Parliament/Cou
addressed system addressing all 2 Years ncil of USD 60,000
aspects of POPs issues Ministers
Revise existing legislation and enacted
issue new ones
Development and issuance of
guidelines and standards
Identify areas that require Standards and EPA, MoH, Experts

standards and guidelines for guidelines for POPs MoARD,
effective implementation of POPs chemicals issued 3 years EEPCO USD 75,000
legislation
Revise existing standards and

guidelines and issue new ones
Strengthening the regulatory 8 years EPA, Relevant Resource
capacity of institutions agencies persons,
Logistics
Conduct trainings for relevant Number of training
staff of implementing agencies on sessions conducted and USD 150,000
contents of POPs legislations, experience sharing
standards and guidelines forums organized
Organize periodic forums for

experience sharing and
coordination among relevant staff
of implementing agencies
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3.3.2 Activity: Measures to Reduce or Eliminate Releases from Intentional
Production and Use
The majority of POPs chemicals targeted by the Stockholm Convention are intentionally
produced for pest control and industrial purposes. Article 3 of the Convention requires
Parties to take legal and administrative as well as other measures to reduce or eliminate
releases from intentionally produced POPs. The inventory on POPs chemicals established
that, from the POPs chemicals targeted by the Stockholm Convention, only DDT is
produced in the country. It also established the existence of releases from the use as well
as stockpiles and wastes of different classes of intentionally produced POPs.
Therefore it is necessary to include in the NIP measures to address the problem of

releases from intentionally produced POPs. However, it would be more appropriate to
provide separate measures for each of the different issues and classes of intentionally
produced POPs. Thus, various measures to reduce or eliminate releases from the
intentional production and use of POPs chemicals are included under other sections of the
NIP including under 3.3.1, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5 and 3.3.6.
of Annex A POPs Pesticides (Annex A, Part I Chemicals)
Preliminary inventory of Annex A POPs pesticides disclosed no production and export of

these chemicals. Even though the inventory did not present complete and reliable data on
import, use, stockpiles and wastes, it revealed that Annex A POPs pesticides have been
imported and used in the country. In particular, it established the existence of substantial
volume of stockpiles and wastes of Annex A POPs pesticides. Moreover, reliable data
and regular monitoring mechanism on the health and environmental effects of Annex A
POPs pesticides are lacking. Thus, an action plan that addresses these problems is
required.
Goal and Objectives
The over all aim of this action plan is the elimination of the use, import, stockpiles and
wastes of Annex A POPs pesticides. The specific objectives of the action plan are:
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o Make available comprehensive and accurate data and information on past and
existing, use, import, stockpiles and wastes of Annex A POPs pesticides;
o Ensure the proper management and handling of current stockpiles and wastes of
Annex A POPs Pesticides;
o Establish interim storage to properly manage stockpiles and wastes of Annex A
POPs pesticides until disposal;
o Dispose all Annex A POPs pesticides stockpiles and wastes in an environmentally
sound manner;
o Identify the health and environmental effects of Annex A POPs pesticides; and
o Establish mechanism to regularly monitor the health and environmental effects of
Annex A POPs pesticides.
Table 12: Action Plan for Production, Import and Export, Use, Stockpiles, Wastes
and Release of Annex A POPs Pesticides (Annex A, Part I Chemicals)

Required and
Cost
Making available comprehensive 2 years EPA Experts
and accurate data Logistics
Review current inventory on Annex Inventory and USD 55,000

A POPs pesticides and identify data assessment of Annex
and information gaps A POPs pesticides
conducted and
Conduct a complete inventory to disseminated to
update the data and information on relevant stakeholders
past and exiting import, use,
stockpiles and wastes of Annex A
POPs pesticides
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5 years EPA, MOARD Experts
Proper management and
Finance
handling of stockpiles and wastes
Equipment
of POPs pesticides
Logistics
Guidelines issued USD 500,000

Prepare guidelines and training
materials for the proper Training materials
management and handling of prepared
existing stockpiles and wastes
Provide training to relevant staff No. of trainings
based on the guidelines and training conducted
materials
Storage facilities
Upgrading storage facilities of upgraded
stockpiles and wastes
Sufficient protective
Provide protective devices for staff devices available
handling stockpiles and wastes
Identify sites of stockpiles and
wastes that require interim storage No. of interim storage
constructed
Identify and construct appropriate
sites suitable for interim storage Amount of stockpiles
and wastes
Transfer identified stockpiles and transferred to interim
wastes to interim storage storage
Disposal of stockpiles and wastes 5 years Finance
Experts
Assess the alternatives on The amount of Logistics
environmentally safe disposal of stockpiles and wastes
stockpiles and wastes disposed USD 5,000,000
Dispose all stockpiles and wastes of

Annex A POPs pesticides in an
environmentally sound manner
Assessment and monitoring of the 10 Years EPA, MOARD, Experts,
health and environmental MoH Equipment
impacts Logistics
Develop a mechanism to regularly Availability of USD 75,000

monitor the health and regular reports on the
environmental effects of Annex A health and
POPs pesticides environmental effects
Regularly monitor the health and

environmental effects of Annex A
POPs pesticides
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3.3.4 Activity: Production, Import and Export, Use, Identification, Labeling,
Removal, Storage, Release and Disposal of PCBs and Equipment containing PCBs
(Annex A, Part II chemicals)
The National Inventory on PCB releases carried out in 2003 covered PCB containing
electrical equipment operational within the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
(EEPCO). The electrical equipment assessed in the inventory are power transformers and
capacitors. The result of the inventory indicates that PCB – containing transformers and
capacitor within EEPCO are 2505 and 40, respectively. Corresponding quantities of
PCB- containing dielectric fluids are 1,181,667 kgs and 1255 kgs for transformer and
capacitors, respectively. These electrical equipment are those imported until 1989 G.C,
where some are currently in use, some are stand by under maintenance in workshops and
the remaining are discarded as non – serviceable. The result of the inventory indicates
that further assessment will have to be carried out on PCB- containing electrical
equipment in EEPCO system. Due to absence of data either on the nameplate or
equipment manual, the amount of dielectric fluids in each PCB – concentration range has
not been determined. Thus, lack of adequate data on PCB and the existence of significant
PCB releases from the use, stockpiles and wastes are major problems that need to be
addressed by the action plan.
Goal and Objectives
The overall objective of the action plan is the reduction and ultimate elimination of PCBs
releases into the environment from PCB use, stockpiles and wastes. The specific
objectives of the action plan are:
o Make available comprehensive and accurate information on past and existing, use,
import, stockpiles and wastes of PCBs in the country;
o Prohibit the import and use of PCBs and PCB containing equipment and
materials;
o Promote measures to reduce exposure to human health and the environment from
PCBs releases;
o Identify and remove from use damaged equipment containing PCBs;
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o Ensure safe management of PCBs containing equipment;
o Monitor and assess impact of PCBs in human and environmental media;
o Build facilities for safe disposal of all PCB and PCB containing equipment;
o Build the capacity of institution to handle PCBs and PCB containing equipment.
Table 13: Production, Import and Export, Use, Identification, Labeling, Removal,
Storage, Release and Disposal of PCBs and Equipment Containing PCBs (Annex A,
part II Chemicals)
Activities Indicators/outputs Timeframe Implementers Resources

Required and
Cost
4 years EPA, EEPCO, Experts,
Making comprehensive and
Industry, Computer
accurate data available
Research hardware and
Review the preliminary inventory institutes software,
A comprehensive and
on PCBs and identify data and equipment
complete inventory
information gaps Logistics
on PCBs conducted
Conduct a complete inventory to USD 200,000
update the data and information on
past and exiting import, use, PCBs concentration
stockpiles and wastes of PCBs in equipment
analyzed and results
Conduct analyses on PCBs in
established
equipment identified by inventory
Database on PCBs
Establish database of inventory and
established
analyses results
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19 years EPA, EEPCO, Experts
Proper management of PCBs in
Industry Finance
use, stockpiles and wastes
Equipment
Develop guidelines on safe Logistics
Personnel trained in
handling and management of PCBs
safe handling and
USD 250,000
Provide training to personnel management of PCBs
involved in handling and managing
PCBs managed and
PCBs
handled safely
Upgrading storage facilities of
Interim storage
facilities for PCB
Identify sites and construct equipment
appropriate interim storage constructed
Place warning notices near PCB Risks of release from
containing equipment and storages PCBs minimized or
prevented
Establish mechanism for reporting
accidents
12 years EPA, EEPCO, Experts

Phasing out of PCBs in Use
Industry Finance
Develop detailed plan to phase out Equipment
Phase out plans and
PCBs in use Logistics
procedures developed
Develop procedures for removal of
All PCBs in use USD 20,000,000
PCBs from equipment in use
removed and
Remove PCBs from equipment in collected in interim
use and transfer to interim storages storage sites
5Years EPA, EEPCO, Experts,
Disposal of current PCBs
Industry Equipment
Logistics
Assess the alternatives on The amount of
USD 1,000,000
environmentally safe disposal of current PCB
stockpiles and wastes stockpiles and wastes
disposed
Dispose all current stockpiles and
wastes of PCBs in an
environmentally sound manner
15 years EPA, EEPCO, Experts,
Disposal of PCBs to be removed
Industry Equipment
from equipment in use
The amount of Logistics
Dispose all stockpiles and wastes of disposed PCBs that
PCBs to be removed from are removed from USD 5,000,000
equipment in an environmentally equipment in use
sound manner
Assessment and monitoring of the 19 Years EPA, EEPCO, Experts,
health and environmental Industry Equipment
impacts Logistics
Develop a mechanism to regularly Availability of USD 300,000
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monitor the health and regular reports on the
environmental effects of PCBs health and
environmental effects
environmental effects of PCBs
of DDT (Annex B chemicals)
DDT has been used, produced and imported in Ethiopia for the purpose of disease vector
control (malaria). The inventory on POPs, though not comprehensive, also found both
active and obsolete DDT stockpiles in the order of 160, 573 Kg/Lt and 55, 720 Kg/Lt
respectively. The major concerns in Ethiopia related to DDT include lack of
comprehensive and accurate data, lack of proper and effective regulatory and monitoring
mechanism to ensure DDT use is restricted to disease vector control, improper
management and storage of stockpiles and wastes, lack of risk assessment and monitoring
of releases from DDT use as well as from stockpiles and wastes, and lack of well-
developed strategy and research on alternative disease vector control. The action plan on
DDT intends to address these concerns.
Goal and Objectives
The goal of this action plan is the reduction, proper regulation and ultimate elimination of
the use, production, import, stockpiles and wastes of DDT. The specific objectives are:
o Make available comprehensive and accurate data and information on past and
existing, use, import, stockpiles and wastes of DDT.
o Ensure the proper management and handling of the use of DDT as well as current
stockpiles and wastes.
o Establish interim storage to properly manage stockpiles and wastes of DDT until
disposal.
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o Dispose obsolete stockpiles and wastes of DDT in an environmentally sound
manner.
o Establish mechanism to regularly monitor the health and environmental effects of
DDT use, stockpiles and wastes.
o Identify and implement appropriate alternatives to DDT use.
Table 14: Action Plan for Production, Import and Export, Use, Stockpiles, Wastes
and Release of DDT
Required and
Cost
2 years EPA, MOH Experts
Making comprehensive and accurate
Adamitulu Logistics
data available
A comprehensive and
Review current inventory on DDT and complete inventory USD 40,000
identify data and information gaps and assessment of
DDT use, import,
Conduct a complete inventory to update
the data and information on past and
conducted
exiting import, use, stockpiles and
wastes of DDT
9 years EPA, MOH Experts
Proper management and handling of
Adamitulu Finance,
DDT use and DDT stockpiles and
Guidelines and Equipment
wastes
training materials Logistics
Prepare guidelines and training prepared
materials for the proper management USD 250,000
Training of personnel
and handling of DDT use, stockpiles
for handling and
and wastes
management of DDT
Provide training to personnel involved conducted.
in DDT handling and management
Storage facilities for
Upgrading DDT storage facilities DDT constructed.
Provide protective devices for staff Risk from DDT
handling stockpiles and wastes release minimized or
prevented
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5 Years EPA, MOH Finance
Disposal of DDT stockpiles and
Adamitulu Logistics
wastes
Identify sites and construct appropriate USD 1,200,000
No of interim storage
interim storage for DDT stockpiles and
constructed
wastes
Assess the alternatives on
environmentally safe disposal of The amount of DDT
stockpiles and wastes stockpiles and wastes
Dispose all stockpiles and wastes of disposed
DDT in an environmentally sound
manner
15 Years EPA, MOH Experts,
Assessment and monitoring of the Mechanism for
Adamitulu Equipment
health and environmental impacts of periodic monitoring
Logistics
DDT of health and
environmental
Develop a mechanism to regularly USD 300,000
impacts of DDT
monitor the health and environmental
established
effects of DDT
Periodic monitoring
Regularly monitor the use, health and
of the health and
environmental effects of DDT
of POPs conducted
15 Years EPA, MOH Experts
Identification and implementation of
Adamitulu Finance
alternatives to DDT
Conduct a research and cost-benefit USD 5,000,000
Research on
analysis on alternative vector disease
alternative use to
control options to the use of DDT
DDT and cost-benefit
Design and implement alternative analysis conducted
vector disease control strategies such as
DDT use reduced
IVM to the use of DDT
3.3.6 Activity: Register for Specific Exemptions and the Continuing Need for
Exemptions (Article 4)
Article 4 of the Stockholm Convention allows a Party to register for specific exemptions
with respect to chemicals listed in Annex A or B. The article also requires a Party using
this right to submit a report to the Secretariat justifying its continuing need for
registration of the exemption. Although Ethiopia did not formally register for a specific
exemption on DDT upon ratifying the Convention, it has continued producing and using
DDT. As most parts of Ethiopia are prone to malaria and as malaria is a one of the
leading health problem in the country, there is actual need for the use of DDT for malaria
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control in the country for some time to come until DDT is replaced by an effective
alternative.
Goal and Objectives
The overall objective of this action plan is to meet Ethiopia’s obligation under article 4 of
the Stockholm Convention. It has the following specific objectives:
o Prepare and submit to the Secretariat a report justifying Ethiopia’s continuing

need for specific exemption with respect to DDT.
o Conduct periodic reviews on the continuing need to use DDT in the country.
Table 15: Action Plan on Register for Specific Exemptions and the Continuing Need
for Exemptions (Article 4)

Required and
Cost
Prepare and submit to the Report submitted to 1 Year EPA, MOH Experts
Secretariat a report justifying the Secretariat
Ethiopia’s continuing need for a USD 15,000
specific exemption with respect to
DDT
Conduct periodic reviews on the Status report 10 Year EPA, MOH Experts
continuing need to use DDT in the prepared
country periodically USD 35,000
3.3.7 Action plan: Measures to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production

(Article 5)
The national inventory on PCDD and PCDF has revealed the existence of PCDD and
PCDF releases from all source categories. According to the inventory, the total PCDD
and PCDF annual release in 2003 from 10 major source categories was about 214 gm
TEQ/annum, with uncontrolled combustion process being the major source contributing
about 92 gm TEQ/annum followed by waste incineration which released about 56 gm
TEQ/annum. Lack of adequate data and information on releases of unintentionally
produced POPs from different source categories, absence of mechanism for maintaining
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release inventories for different source categories, lack of adequate regulatory
mechanism, absence of emission standards and limited capacity and research for the
application of BAT and BEP are among the pressing issues in Ethiopia related to
unintentionally produced POPs. Thus, an action plan that addresses these problems is
required.
Goal and Objectives
The overall objective of the action plan is to reduce and ultimately eliminate releases
from unintentionally produced POPs. The action plan has the following specific
objectives:
o Develop and apply a mechanism to monitor the releases of PCDD/PCDF, HCB
and PCBs;
o Update the types of sources of unintentional production of PCDD/PCDF, HCB
and PCBs and their releases and develop data management system on same;
o Strengthening of public awareness and education and their integration in the
decision- making process and implementation of measures.
o To promote the use of alternative methods to reduce/eliminate emissions form
uncontrolled combustion.
o To promote the adoption of best available techniques (BAT) and best
environmental practices (BEP)
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Table 16: Action Plan to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production (Article 5)

Required and
Cost
4 years EPA, Experts,
Assessment of current and projected
Industry, Computer
releases of unintentionally produced
Municipalities, hardware and
POPs
A comprehensive MoT, software,
Review current inventory on Other relevant equipment
inventory on
unintentionally produced POPs and stakeholders Logistics
PCCD/PCDF
identify data and information gaps
conducted
Conduct a complete inventory to update USD 150,000
the data and information on sources and
releases of unintentionally produced Establish PRTR for
POPs regular monitoring of
releases
Develop a system of release register
(PRTR) and regularly monitor releases
19 years EPA, Experts
Implementation of strategies to
Industry, Finance,
reduce releases
Municipalities, Equipment
Develop and implement MoARD Logistics
Municipal wastes
environmentally sound management of MoH
properly managed
municipal wastes Moot, USD 4,000,000
Develop and implement strategies to Other relevant

reduce and prevent forest fires Forest fires controlled stakeholders,
The public at
Phase out old and existing medical Construction of large
waste incinerators and construct modern modern incinerators
incinerators Decrease in the use of
Promote alternative energy sources and wood fuels in
methods to the use of wood fuels in households
households Processes identified
Identify and phase out industrial and and phased out
(reword) chemical process that release
unintentionally produced POPs by
promoting BAT and BEP
Develop and enforce vehicle Standard in place and
emission standards enforced
Assess cost implications for

industrial sectors due to introduction
of BAT
19 Years EPA, Experts,
Assessment and monitoring of the
Industry, Finance
health and environmental impacts
Municipalities, Equipment
Develop a mechanism to regularly MoA Logistics
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monitor the health and environmental MoH
Mechanism USD 360,000
effects of releases from unintentionally MoT,
developed
produced POPs through establishing a
PRTR Regular reports on
the health and
environmental effects of releases
15 EPA, Experts
Review of strategies every 5 years Revision and
Industry, Finance
updating of strategies
Municipalities,
MoA USD 80,000
MoH
MoT,
3.3.8 Activity: Measures to Reduce Releases from Stockpiles and Wastes (Article 6)
Release from stockpiles and wastes of Annex A and B POPs chemicals is a serious POPs
issue in Ethiopia. The nature, sites and facilities in which stockpiles and wastes of POPs
pesticides, PCBs and DDT are stored varies. Thus, action plans to deal with releases from
stockpiles and wastes for each of these groups of POPs chemicals are already provided
under 3.3.3, 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
3.3.9 Strategy: Identification of Stockpiles, Articles in Use and Wastes
Measures required for identifying stockpiles, articles in use and wastes of POPs
pesticides, PCBs and DDT are already presented in sections 3.3.3, 3.3.4 and 3.3.5,
respectively.
3.3.10 Activity: Manage Stockpiles and Appropriate Measures for Handling and
Disposal of Articles in Use
Activities needed to manage identified stockpiles of POPs pesticides, PCBs and DDT and
to appropriately handle and dispose articles in use are also presented under 3.3.3, 3.3.4
and 3.3.5.
3.3.11 Strategy: Identification of Contaminated Sites (Annex A, B and C Chemicals)

and Remediation in an Environmentally Sound Manner
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Article 6 of the Stockholm Convention requires a party to develop appropriate strategies
for identifying sites contaminated by POPs chemicals and to undertake remediation of
contaminated sites in an environmentally sound manner. Though not conclusive, the
inventory on contaminated sites identified 77 sites wholly contaminated by POPs
chemicals and 44 sites contaminated by POPs and other chemicals. This finding shows
that the issue of contaminated sites by POPs chemicals is a serious problem in the
country. Thus, an action plan that addresses this problem is required.
Goal and Objectives
The overall objective of the action plan is to properly manage and ultimately clean up all
sites contaminated by Annex A, B and C POPs chemicals. The specific objectives are:
o Identify all sites contaminated by POPs chemicals;

o Properly manage all contaminated sites by POPs chemicals; and
o Reclaim contaminated sites by POPs chemicals phase by phase.
Table 17: Action Plan for Identification of Contaminated Sites (Annex A, B and C
Chemicals) and Remediation in an Environmentally Sound Manner
Activities Indicators/outputs Timeframe ImplementersResources

Required and
Cost
Undertake a complete inventory to All contaminated 1 year EPA, MOA, Experts,
identify contaminated sites and assess sites identified MOH Logistics
the extent and severity of the socio- USD 30,000
economic and environmental impact
of such sites
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Secure and label identified sites Contaminated sites 1 Year EPA, MOA, Experts
secured and labeled MOH Equipment
USD 100,000
5 years EPA, MOA, Experts
Remediation of contaminated sites
MOH, Finance
Conduct risk assessment of Sites prioritized EEPCO Equipments
contaminated sites and prioritize sites Logistics
for clean up. USD 5,100,000
Develop a plan to carry out clean up

measures A plan in place
Provide training and skill upgrading to
staff of relevant agencies to implement Trainings given
clean up measures
Carry out a phase-by-phase clean up of
contaminated sites Sites cleaned up
3.3.12 Activity: Facilitating or Undertaking Information Exchange and Stakeholder

Involvement
Information exchange on various issues related to POPs chemicals both at the

international level with other parties and at national level with different stakeholders is
central to the proper management of POPs chemicals. The Stockholm Convention also
puts an obligation on a party to facilitate or undertake the exchange of information
relating to the reduction or elimination of the production, use and release of POPs, to
their alternatives and risks as well as to their economic and social costs.
Goal and Objectives

The overall goal of the action plan is to establish and maintain a viable information
exchange system both at a national and international level. The action plan has also the
following specific objectives:
o Establish a focal point for the exchange of information on POPs chemicals;
o Build the capacity of the focal point to properly discharge its functions;
o Develop information exchange and stakeholder’s involvement rules and
guidelines;
o Collect, analyze and exchange information.
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Table 18: Action Plan for Facilitating or Undertaking Information Exchange and
Stakeholder Involvement

Required and
Cost
1 Year EPA Experts
Establishing a focal point
Finance
Designate a national focal point for National focal point Equipment
the exchange of information established
USD 100,000
Equip the focal point with the The existence of a
required experts and equipment focal point capable
to discharge its
functions
Prepare and adopt rules and Rules and 6 months EPA Experts
guidelines for information guidelines in place
exchange and for facilitating USD 30,000
stakeholders involvement
Undertake a continuous collection, Smooth flow of 19 Years EPA Experts

analysis and exchange of information Equipment
information USD 80,000/year
3.3.13 Activity: Public Awareness, Information and Education (Article 10)
Promoting and facilitating public information, awareness and education about POPs
chemicals is one of the obligations imposed on Parties under the Stockholm Convention.
The level of awareness and information about POPs among decision makers and other
actors as well as among the general public in Ethiopia is indicated as significantly low in
the preliminary inventory on POPs. There is a need, therefore, to provide for measures to
promote and facilitate public awareness, information and education.
Goal and Objectives
The overall goal of this action plan is to make policy/decision makers and the general
public informed and active participants in the control and proper management of POPs
chemicals. The specific objectives are:
o Create awareness about POPs among policy/decision makers, other actors and the
general public;
o Provide information about POPs to stakeholders and the general public;
o Promote education programs on POPs.
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Table 19: Action Plan for Public Awareness, Information and Education (Article 10)

Required and
Cost
Conduct an assessment on the level Assessment report 1 Year EPA Experts
awareness and information need of Finance
different target groups logistics
USD 20,000
9 Years EPA, MoI Experts
Public awareness and
Equipment
sensitization
Finance
Prepare and produce IEC materials
IEC materials
(e.g. brochures, posters,
produced
newsletters, articles, training USD 220,000
manuals, videos, etc.) on POPs
Undertaking distribution of IEC Number of IEC
materials and public sensitization materials distributed
activities (Radio and TV programs, and sensitization
workshops, seminars, etc.) events conducted
9 Years EPA Resource
Conducting training and
NGOs, persons
education
Finance
Provide trainings to policy makers, logistics
Trainings conducted
personnel of relevant institutions,
scientists and educators USD 250,000
Include POPs issues in formal and Inclusion of POPs

non-formal education programs issues in the syllabus
of relevant courses
3.3.14 Activity: Effectiveness of Evaluation (Article 16)
Article 16 of the Stockholm Convention provides that the Conference of Parties shall
evaluate the effectiveness of the Convention starting four years after the coming into
force of the Convention. It also provides that the evaluation shall be conducted on the
basis of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information,
including national reports. The CoP expects each party to generate comparable
monitoring data on the presence of the chemicals listed in Annex A, B and C as well as
their regional and global environmental transport. An action plan is needed to meet this
requirement of the Convention.
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Goal and Objectives
The overall goal of this action plan is to facilitate the evaluation of the effectiveness of
the Stockholm Convention at global level. The specific objectives are:
o Evaluate periodically the effects of the implementation of the Stockholm

Convention in Ethiopia on the presence of Annex A, B and C POPs chemicals.
o Submit periodic reports to the Conference of Parties on the effectiveness of the
Convention
Table 20: Action Plan for Effectiveness of Evaluation (Article 16)

Required and
Cost
Develop system to monitor and System developed 1 Year EPA Experts
evaluate the impacts of the
implementation of the Convention USD 10,000
in Ethiopia
Conduct periodic evaluation on the Availability of 20 Years EPA Experts
impacts of the implementation of periodic evaluation Logistics
the Convention reports USD
40,000/evaluation
3.3.15 Activity: Reporting
Article 15 of the Stockholm Convention requires a Party to report on the measures it has
taken to implement the Convention and on the effectiveness of the measures taken. It also
requires a party to provide the Secretariat statistical data on POPs chemicals in the
country. Thus, an action plan is required to meet this obligation.
Goal and Objectives
The goal of this action plan is to meet the reporting obligation of the country under the
Stockholm Convention. It has the following specific objectives:
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o Identify measures taken to implement the Convention;
o Assess the effectiveness of the measures taken
o Collect/compile statistical data on production, import and export of intentionally
produced POPs;
o Prepare periodic reports in the format to be decided by the COP
Table 21: Action Plan for Reporting

Required and
Cost
Identification and evaluation of Report 6 months Report Experts
measures taken to implement the Logistics
Convention USD 40,000
Compilation of statistical data on Statistical data 3 months Statistical data Experts
production, import and export of available available Logistics
intentionally produced POPs
USD 3,000
Preparation and submission of a Report submitted 3 months Report Experts
national report to COP submitted USD 5,000
3.3.16 Activity: Research, development and monitoring (Article 11)
Article 11 of the Stockholm Convention requires Parties to encourage and/or undertake

research, development and monitoring activities pertaining to POPs and, where relevant,
to their alternatives and candidate POPs. One of the findings of the preliminary inventory
on POPs in Ethiopia is the lack of data on and the absence of systematic monitoring
mechanisms of the sources and releases of POPs, levels in human and the environment as
well as their health, environmental and socio-economic impacts. Moreover, as the use of
DDT for malaria control is continued, there is a pressing need to find alternative to it.
Therefore an action plan that addresses these problems is required.
Goal and Objectives
The overall aim of this action plan is to minimize and ultimately eradicate the negative
impacts of POPs chemicals by systematically monitoring their sources, levels in human
and the environment and impacts and by finding alternatives to them. The specific
objectives of the action plan are:
o Establish the sources and releases of POPs into the environment;

o Establish presence and levels of POPs in human and the environment;
o Establish the health, environment and socio-economic impacts of POPs;
Table 22: Action Plan for Research, development and monitoring (Article 11)
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Required and
Cost
Conduct periodic studies on sources Study reports 15 year EPA, MOA, Experts
and releases for each category of MOH, EEPCO, Logistics
POPs chemicals-Annex A, B, C Research and USD 300,000
academic
Institutions
Develop a system and monitor the System developed 15 Year EPA, MOA, Experts
presence and levels of POPs in human MOH, EEPCO, Logistics
and the environment Research and USD 300,000
academic
Institutions
Conduct periodic studies on the Study reports 15 year EPA, MOA, Experts
health, environmental and socio- MOH, EEPCO, Logistics
economic impacts of POPs Research and Equipment
academic USD 500,000
Institutions
3.3.17 Activity: Technical and Financial Assistance
Since Ethiopia is one of the least developed countries, it lacks the financial and technical
capacity to successfully implement this national implementation plan and thereby met its
obligation under the Stockholm Convention. Thus, Ethiopia needs to obtain financial and
technical assistance from the international community as envisaged in the Convention.
Action plan is, thus, required to facilitate and secure financial and technical assistance.
Goal and Objectives

The overall objective of this action plan is secure technical and financial assistance that
are required to successfully met the countries obligation under the Stockholm
Convention. The specific objectives are:
o Identify financial and technical need
o Identify potential sources for financial and technical assistance
o Prepare proposals and submit requests for assistance
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Table 23: Action Plan for Technical and Financial Assistance

Required and
Cost
Conduct assessments on the technical Technical and 12 Years EPA Experts
and financial assistance needs for each financial assistance Logistics
term - short, mid and long term needs determined USD 60,000
Identify available outside funds based Potential sources of 12 Years EPA Experts
on the arrangements established by the assistance Logistics
Convention and the COP identified USD 30,000
Prepare and submit proposals for Submission of 12 Years EPA Experts
funding to identified sources proposals USD 90,000
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3.4 DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROPOSALS AND
PRIORITIES
The task of development and capacity building proposals to achieve the objectives of the
NIP in the Ethiopian context has five major priority components, namely:
Strengthening the human and institutional capacity for managing POPs chemicals
in Ethiopia.
Developing capacity and capability for the identification, analysis and monitoring
of POPs chemicals.
Developing information and communication system for the management of POPs
chemicals.
Conducting risk assessment of POPs chemicals on human health and the
environment.
The major goal for implementing the above capacity building proposals is to improve the
management of risks to human health and the environment from POPs.
1. STRENGTHENING HUMAN AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR

MANAGING POPs CHEMICALS.
I. GOAL
The main goal of this project is to build the appropriate human and institutional capacity
for POPs management.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project component is to strengthen the human and institutional
capacity for the management of POPs in Ethiopia so as to improve the management of
risks to human health and the environment from POPs.
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III. ACTIVITIES
The major activities to be accomplished include:
Development and issuance of legislation for the management and control of
POPs.
Establishment of an appropriate system for coordination of activities of relevant
institution for the management and control of POPs.
Conducting education and creation of awareness among decision-makers and the
general public on the risks posed by POPs and the need to address such issues
through the implementation of the NIP.
Training of staff of relevant institutions in the management and control of POPs
chemicals.
Training of staff in the judiciary system and other law enforcement agencies with
the view to appropriate enforcement of POPs legislation.
IV. OUTPUTS
The expected outputs are:
Policy and legislation for the management and control of POPs will be developed.
A system for coordination of activities of relevant institutions on POPs will be
laid down.
Awareness among decision-makers and the public at large on POPs issues and the
NIP will be created.
Capacity of relevant institutions for the management and control of POPs will be
built.
Enforcement capacity of the judiciary and law enforcement agencies regarding
POPs chemicals will be strengthened.
V. TIMEFRAME
The timeframe for the implementation of this project is proposed to be two years.
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VI. BUDGET
The estimated budget for this project is USD 257,000
2. DEVELOPING CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY FOR THE IDENTIFICATION,

ANALYSIS, RESEARCH AND MONITORING OF POPS CHEMICALS.
I. GOAL
The main goal of this component is to improve the management of risks to human health
and the environment from POPs.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of the project is to develop capacity and capability for the identification,
analysis and monitoring of POPs in the environment.
III. ACTIVITIES
The major activities envisaged under this proposal are as follows.
Identify at least two laboratories to be upgraded.
Procure equipment and other inputs.
Upgrade physical infrastructure.
Recruit and train staff.
Analyze POPs releases into the environment and POPs containing equipment.
Monitor and assess the health effects of POPs.
IV. OUTPUTS
The expected outputs for the implementation of the above activities are :
Analytical equipment for analyzing POPs will be acquired.
Staff required to run laboratories will be trained.
Levels of POPs in the environment are properly assessed.
Consumables
Transportation.
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V. TIMEFRAME
The time-frame for implementing this project is proposed to be five years.
VI. Budget
The estimated budget for this project is USD 3,800,000
3. DEVELOPING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR

THE MANAGEMENT OF POPS
I. GOAL
The main goal of the project is to improve the management of risks to human health and
the environment from POPs.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project is to develop and implement information and communication
system for the management of POPs.
III. ACTIVITIES
The main activities to be undertaken include the following:-

Sensitize relevant stakeholders and conduct information needs assessment.
Assess public participation and perception on public health and environmental
risks of POPs.
Identify sources of data and information on POPs.
Establish centers for data management and dissemination on POPs.
Establish poison information and management centers.
Develop website for exchange of information.
Train stakeholders on the operation and management of the information system.
Hold forums to exchange information and experiences on POPs management.
Issue periodic publications.
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IV. OUTPUTS
The expected outputs for the above-mentioned activities are:-
National data and information centre on POPs established.
Communication strategy formulated and implemented.
Networking among stakeholders at the national and international levels promoted.
Poison information and management centers established.
V. TIMEFRAME
The timeframe to implement this project is proposed to be two years.
VI. BUDGET
4. CONDUCTING RISK ASSESSMENT OF POPs CHEMICALS ON HUMAN

HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
I. GOAL
The main goal of the project is to protect human health and the environment from the
harmful effects of POPs.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of the project is to investigate and assess the extent and severity of the
health and environmental effects of POPs in Ethiopia.
III. ACTIVITIES
The main activities to be undertaken include the following:
Compile data on the types, sources and routes of releases of POPs into the
environment.
Identify high–risk groups by carrying out studies through administration of
questionnaires.
Determine the routes of human exposure to POPs.
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Identify cases of POPs poisoning at hospitals in identified risk locations.
Determine sample size for study.
Collect and analyze blood and breast milk samples from identified risk groups.
Conduct health/medical surveillance on the sample population.
Develop modeling approaches for the assessment of exposure and risk posed by
POPs to identified high risk groups.
Estimate the nature and severity of health effects of POPs on the exposed
population.
Identify opportunities for management interventions required to reduce identified
adverse effects and risks to acceptable levels.
IV. OUTPUTS
The expected outputs of the project will include
Data on the types sources and releases of POPs into the environment collated.
Data and other gaps in the information available on the health effects of POPs
established.
High risk groups identified and sample population (subjects) determined.
Levels and trends of POPs in subjects determined.
Medical surveillance on the sample population to establish a dose-response
relationship carried out.
Nature and severity of the health effects experienced by sample population to
POPs exposure assessed.
Management and preventive interventions required to reduce identified adverse
effects and risks to acceptable levels recommended.
V. TIMEFRAME
The timeframe for implementing this project is two years.
VI. BUDGET
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5. UNDERTAKING SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND TREATMENT
AND DISPOSAL OF POPS AND POPS-LADEN EQUIPMENT AND
REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES.
I. GOAL
The main goal of the project is to improve the management of risks to human health and
the environment from POPs.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of the project is to undertake safe and environmentally sound (SES)
treatment and disposal of POPs, POPs- laden equipment and remediation of contaminated
sites.
III. ACTIVITIES
Conduct survey of institutional capabilities of EEPCO, industrial
enterprises, commercial establishment, municipalities and hospitals for the
safe and environmentally sound collection, transportation and storage of
POPs wastes and POPs – containing equipment.
Retool relevant institutions to effectively handle POPs absolute POPs-
containing equipment.
Conduct two workshops at Federal level and four workshops at regional
level to sensitize and promote public and private sectors participation in
safe and environmentally sound management of POPs.
Prepare BID documents for treatment and disposal of POPs.
IV. OUTPUTS
The project outputs include the following:-
Capability of line institutions and for the safe and environmentally sound
collection, transportation and storage of POPs enhanced.
Public and private sector participation in the safe and environmentally
sound collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of POPS
promoted.
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Facilitate for the safe and environmentally sound storage and disposal of
existing POPS pesticide and POPs- containing equipment identified and
rehabilitated and /or redesigned.
Procedures for the safe and environmentally sound treatment and disposal
of POPs. Pesticide, PCBs – containing equipment developed.
Treatment and disposal of existing stockpiles of PCB- containing, POPs
Pesticides contacted.
V. TIMEFRAME
The timeframe for implementing this project is five years.
VI. BUDGET
The estimated budget for this project is USD 4,605,000.
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3.5. Timetable for NIP Implementation
Table 24: Timetable for NIP Implementation
No Activities Implementation Years (2007-2026)

Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term
07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
1 Institutional and regulatory strengthening
measures
1.1 Establishment of NIP Secretariat
1.2 Coordination of the implementation,
evaluation and updating of NIP activities
1.3 Issuance of legislation
1.4 Development and issuance of standards and
guidelines
1.5 Strengthening the regulatory and enforcement
capacity of relevant institutions
2 Management of Annex A POPs pesticide
2.1 Comprehensive inventory on POPs pesticide
2.2 Proper management and handling of
stockpiles and wastes of POPs pesticide
2.3 Environmentally sound disposal of POPs
pesticides, stockpiles and wastes
2.4 Assessment and monitoring of the health and
environmental impacts of POPs pesticides
3 Management of PCBs
3.1 Comprehensive inventory on PCBs
3.2 Proper management and handling of PCBs in
use, stockpiles and wastes
3.3 Phasing out of PCBs
3.4 Disposal of current PCB stockpiles and wastes
3.5 Disposal of PCBs to be removed from
equipment in use
environmental impacts of PCBs
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4 Management of DDT
4.1 Comprehensive inventory on DDT
4.2 Proper management and handling of DDT use
and DDT stockpiles and wastes
4.3 Environmentally sound disposal of DDT
environmental impacts of DDT
4.5 Identification and implementation of
alternatives to DDT
5 Register for specific exemptions and the
continuing need for exemptions
5.1 Preparation of a report justifying the
continuing use of DDT
5.2 Conducting periodic reviews on the
continuing need to use DDT
6 Measures to reduce releases from
unintentional production
6.1 Assessment/inventory of current and projected
releases of unintentionally produced POPs
6.2 Development and implementation of strategies
to reduce releases
environmental impacts
6.4 Review of strategies every 5 years
7 Identification and remediation of
contaminated sites
7.1 Identification of contaminated sites
7.2 Proper management of contaminated sites
7.3 Remediation of contaminated sites
8 Information exchange and stakeholder
involvement
8.1 Establishment of a focal point
8.2 Development of information gathering and
exchange system
8.3 Implementation of information exchange
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9 Public Awareness, Information and
Education
9.1 Assessment of level of awareness and
information need
9.2 Public awareness and sensitization
9.3 Training and education
10 Effectiveness of Evaluation
10.1 Development of criteria to evaluate the
impacts of implementation of the Convention
10.2 Periodic evaluation of the impacts of the
implementation of the Convention
11 Reporting
11.1 Preparation and submission of a report
12 Research, development and monitoring
12.1 Conduct periodic studies on sources and
releases for each category of POPs chemicals
12.2 Develop a system and monitor the presence
and levels of POPs in human and the
environment
12.3 Conduct periodic studies on the health,
environmental and socio-economic impacts of
POPs
13 Technical and financial assistance
13.1 Identification of assistance needs and sources
13.2 Securing assistance
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3.6 Cost of NIP Implementation
The cost of implementing the NIP is presented by dividing the cost into short-term (2007-
2011), mid-term (2012-2016) and long-term (2017-2026). The total cost for
implementing the whole NIP activities over the 20-year period would be USD
53,493,000. The cost of implementing the short-term activities of the NIP is USD
14,308,000, while the cost of implementing the mid-term and long-term action plans is
USD 21,935,000 and USD 17,250,000, respectively. The cost of action plans on PCBs, in
particular, the cost of substituting existing electrical equipment to phase out PCBs in use,
constitutes the major cost of the NIP implementation amounting to about 50% of the total
cost. The cost also indicates the amount to be generated from internal sources (mainly
government) and to be sought from external sources. The costs to be covered from
internal sources are mainly those costs related to activities that can be implemented using
the resources of existing government structures like enacting laws and enforcing them.
Table 25: Cost of NIP Implementation

No Activities Cost in USD
Short term (2007-2011) Medium Term (2012-2016) Long Term (2017-2026)
Cost in From From Cost Internal From Cost Internal From
USD Internal external source external source external
source source source source
1 Institutional 585,000 285,000 300,00 450,000 150,000 300,000 400,000 100,000 300,000
and
regulatory
strengthening
measures
2 Management 4,505,000 200,000 4,305,000 1,125,000 125,000 1,000,000 0 0 0
of POPs
pesticides
3 Management 1,200,000 50,000 1,150,000 12,300,000 100,000 12,200,000 13,150,000 150,000 13,000,000
of PCBs
4 Management 3,290,000 40,000 2,250,000 2,400,000 0 2,400,000 1,100,000 0 1,100,000
of DDT
5 Register for 30,000 30,000 0 20,000 20,000 0 0 0 0
specific
exemptions
and the
continuing
need for
exemptions
6 Measures to 1,250,000 250,000 1,000,000 1,640,000 200,000 1,440,000 1,700,000 200,000 1,500,000
reduce
releases from
unintentional
production
7 Identification 2,130,000 100,000 2,030,000 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 0 0 0
and
remediation
of
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contaminated
sites
8 Information 370,000 150,000 220,000 400,000 200,000 200,000 400,000 200,000 200,000
exchange and
stakeholder
involvement
19 Public 390,000 20,000 370,000 100,000 0 100,000 0 0 0
Awareness,
Information
and
Education
10 Effectiveness 50,000 10,000 40,000 40,000 0 40,000 40,000 0 40,000
of Evaluation
11 Reporting 48,000 48,000 0
12 Research, 400,000 0 400,000 350,000 0 400,000 350,000 0 400,000
development
and
monitoring
13 Technical and 60,000 60,000 0 60,000 60,000 0 60,000 60,000 0
financial
assistance
Total 14,308,000 1,243,000 13,065,000 21,935,000 855,000 21,080,000 17,250,000 710,000 16,540,000
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Annex 1 Records of Stakeholders and Public Participation
A. List of Participants at the Inception Workshop on POPs (22-23 January 2004)
No Name Institution
1 Shimelis Fekadu Federal EPA
2 Ababu Anage Federal EPA
3 Yigzaw Ayalew Federal EPA
4 Wondwosen Sintaheyu Federal EPA
5 Mohammed Ali Federal EPA
6 Birhanu Solomon Federal EPA
7 Geremew G/Selassie Federal EPA
8 Tamene Bekele Federal EPA
9 Tewodros Mulugeta Federal EPA
10 Achayelesh Kibru Federal EPA
11 Ammanuel Malifu Federal EPA
12 Dagnachew Debru Federal EPA
13 Solomon Abate Federal EPA
14 Etsegenet Dagne Federal EPA
15 Tewodros Bekele Federal EPA
16 Mohamed Daud Plant Protection
17 Aklilu Bekele Ethiopian Customs Authority
18 Hailu Mecha EWCO
19 Assefa Desta Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
20 Belete Tekiwe Ministry of Information
21 Dr. Abera Ijigu Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
22 Ayele Kebede FFE
23 Bekele Jembere BSE- Addis Ababa University
24 Aseged Taue Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
25 Ginjo Giya Christian Relief and Development Association
26 Yohannes G/Eyesus National Meteorology Service Agency
27 Getaneh Gebre Addis Abeba EPA
28 Yalem Birhan Abraha Chemical Society of Ethiopia
29 Girma Demissie Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
30 Tezera Taye Oromia Reporter
31 Fisseha Tesfu Ministry of Foreign Affairs
32 Andualem Ayalew Chemical Society of Ethiopia
33 Kifle Lemma Consultant
34 Gufla Fitiwe ENNMS
35 Kinfe Yemerou Akaki Metal
36 Sue Edwards Institute for Sustainable Development
37 Yemane Gedamu Federal EPA
38 Molalign Wakjira Federal EPA
39 Tadesse G/Medhin Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization
40 Sintayehu Alemu Drug Administration and Control Authority
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41 Sileshi Taye Ministry of Health
42 Melaku Mengistu Ethiopian Cleaner Production Center
43 Zerihun Gezahegn Ministry of Labor
44 Teketsel Tsige Ministry of Mines
45 Wario Gelgalo PES
46 Dr. Nigussie Megersa Addis Ababa University
47 Endale Gorfu Ethiopian Energy Development
48 Abiy Alemu Safe Environment Group
49 Dr. Alemayehu Wodajeneh FAO
50 Biratu Oljira Ministry of Agriculture
51 Hadera G/Medhin Safe Environment Group
52 Abiy Girma Ministry of Water Resources
53 Worku Ayele Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
54 Muhie Endrie Quality and Standards Authority
55 Berhanu Kibret Consultant
56 Eyasu Tekie Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission
57 Semret Mezgebi UNIDO
58 Filseta Birhane UNIDO
59 Abdinasir Mohamed BoFED, Jigiga
60 Wondwosen Gizaw EPPS.C
61 Muhedin Ahmend BoFED, Harari
62 Belachew Bunarie Adamitulu Pesticide S.Co
63 Abdu Mohammed BoFED, Dire Dawa
64 Mesfin Kebede Benishangul, EPA
65 Admassu Molla Amahara Environmental P.L.A
66 Alemayehu Geleta Oromia Environmental Protection
67 Brook Lemma Alemaya University
68 Alay Hagos Debub University
69 Gashaw Abate Federal EPA
70 Gosaye Mengiste Ministry of Information
71 Shewangizaw Kifle EEA
72 Berhanu Genet ENDA Ethiopia
73 Tensaye W/Mariam Ethiopian Customs Authority
74 Alemayhu Woldeamanuel Ministry of Agriculture
75 Hailu Bekele GETU
76 Habekristos Beyene Central Statistics Authority
77 Beletu Abate Ethiopian News Agency
78 Imeru Tamrat Consultant
79 Ahmed Kedir Walta Information Center
80 Dr. Nebiyeleul Gessese UNIDO
81 Siyoum Semu UNIDO
82 Birhanu Gobena UNIDO
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B. List of Participants at the Workshop on Preliminary Inventory and Assessment
of POPs (16-17 June 2005)
No Name Institution
1 Muhuye Endrie Quality and Standards Authority
2 Mehari Wondimagegn Federal EPA
3 Tayech Ourgicho Federal EPA
4 Mamush Teka Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
5 Amha Abay ECUA??
6 Sintayehu Alemu Drug Administration and Control Authority
7 Wondwosen Sintayehu Federal EPA
8 Siraj Bekelie Oromia Environmental Protection Bureau
9 Gebresilassie G/Amlak Federal EPA
10 Alemayehu Takele Ethiopian News Agency
11 W/Birhan Kuma Oromia Health Bureau
12 Tewodros Nega Federal EPA
13 Abdi Hakim Mohamed Somali Region Environment Protection Bureau
14 Dress Bizualem Tigray Region EPA
15 Alemayehu Getachew Federal Ministry of Health
16 Zerihun Gezahegn Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
17 Dr. Abera Kumie Addis Ababa University
18 Sileshi Taye Ministry of Health
19 Belachew Bunarie Adamitulu Pesticide Production Sh. Co.
20 Woudeneh Assefa Oromia Health Bureau
21 Yeyesuswork Bekele Federal EPA
22 Tesfaye Ayele Federal EPA
23 Abdu Mohamed Diredawa EPA
24 Getnet Hunegnaw Amhara Region Environmental Protection, Land
Use and Administration Authority
25 Biniyam Solomon Federal EPA
26 Aster Tefera EWNHS
27 Feleke Gezahegn Ethiopian Seed Enterprise
28 Delelegn Woyessa BSE
30 Kinfemichael Yemerou Akaki Metal Products
31 Nuwala Muktar Harar EPA
32 Zerfie Mersha Addis Abeba Region EPA
33 Dr. Aynalem Abebe Federal EPA
34 Yalemberhan Abraha Chemical Society of Ethiopia
35 Gizaw Woldeyohannes Burayu Brick Factory
36 Shewangizaw Kifle Ethiopian Electricity Agency
37 Yohannes Yoseph Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
38 Abdulwahib Idris Clean and Green Addis Ababa Society
39 Kaleab Aismaw ATF
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41 Berhanu Wondimu AABGSc
42 Tekle Woldegerima Addis Ababa EPA
43 Birhanu Solomon Federal EPA
44 Abera Assefa SBPD Agency
45 Teketel Tsige Ministy of Mines
46 Abiy Girma Ministry of Water Resources
47 Fikreyohannes Yadessa Addis Ababa City Roads Authority
48 Libawit H/Michael Federal EPA
49 Samson John Ministry of Foreign Affairs
50 Wario Gulgalo PPESA
51 Kaleyesus Bekele MCC
52 Tassisa Kaba Addis Ababa University
53 Tassene Negash TNT Chemie En.
55 Zereu Ghirmay Federal EPA
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C. List of Participants at the Validation Workshop on POPs Priority Issues (23-24
February 2006)
No Name Institution
1 Zekarias Fante Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority
2 Aynalem Abebe Federal EPA
3 Addisu Meshesha Ethiopia Radio
4 Belachew Bunarie Adamitulu Pesticide Production Sh. Co.
5 Feleke Gezahegn Ethiopian Seed Enterprise
6 Yazew Teferi Federal EPA
7 Muhiye Endris Quality and Standard Authority of Ethiopia
8 Abdu Mohmmed Dire Dawa Environmental Protection Agency
9 Ayele Kebede Forum for Environment
10 Jemal Seid Afar Agriculture, Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Office
11 Lishan Kenea FESA
12 Woldeberhan Kuma Southern NNP Regional EPA
13 Mekonen Workneh Ethiopian Customs Authority
14 Dr. Abdikadir Risku Ministry of Foreign Affairs
15 Dintayehu Alemu DACA
16 Tadesse Amera Institute of Sustainable Development
17 Mehari Wondmaghegn Federal EPA
18 Assefa Allaho Adamitulu Pesticide Production Sh. Co.
19 Yesuswork Bekele Federal EPA
20 Amanu Legesse Agricultural Institute
21 Wagnew Tassew Ethiopia Health and Nutrition Research Institute
22 Zeru Girmay Federal EPA
23 Kidane Gizaw Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
24 Tesfaye Ayele Federal EPA
25 Zelalem Tezera Federal EPA
26 Zerfie Mersha Addis Ababa EPA
27 Kemal Mohammed Amhara Environmental Protection Agency
28 Zenebe Fikere Central Statistics Authority
29 Mesfin Kebede Benshangul Environmental Protection Agency
30 Ashenafi Dereje Ministry of Information
31 Solomon Kebede Ministry of Mines and Energy
32 Kassahun Shiferraw Dire Dawa EPA
33 Eshetu Ahmed Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
34 Tesfye Woldeyes Federal EPA
35 Alemayehu Geleta Oromia Environmental Protection Office
36 Demis Wondaferaw Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions
37 Meskir Tesfye Federal EPA
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38 Tedros Nega Federal EPA
39 Dereje G/Michael Institute of Sustainable Development
41 Solomon Demissie Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
42 Abera Assefa Sanitation, Beautification and Parks Development
Agency
43 Belayneh Kebede Federal EPA
44 Abebayew Wassie Oromia Health Bureau
45 Fikreyohannes Yadessa Addis Ababa City Roads Authority
46 Alemayehu Getachew Federal Ministry of Health
47 Samson John Ministry of Foreign Affairs
48 Mohammed Salah Walta Information Center
49 Oman Agwa Gambella EPA
50 Abebe Dirriba Oromia Agriculture and Rural Development
Bureau
51 Lalisa Wereti Transport Authority
52 Hadera Medhin Safe Environment Association
53 Abiye Aleme Safe Environment Association
54 Yonas Tekelemaraim Federal EPA
55 Haddish Berhe Tigrai Environmental Protection Agency
56 Selamawit Tesaye Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
57 Musa Hassen Sanitation, Beautification and Parks Development
Agency
58 G/Selassie G/Amlak Federal EPA
59 Berhanu Kebret Consultant
60 Melese Tafese Federal EPA
61 Rahel Abebe Ethiopian News Agency
62 Tayech Ourgicho Federal EPA
63 Samuel Assefa Oromyia Agricultural Bureau
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D. List of Participants at the Validation Workshop of the Draft POPs National
Implementation Plan (20-21 July 2006).
Name of participant Institution

1 Diress Bizualem Tigray - EPLUA
2. Rahima Hassen Somali Region Environment
Protection Bureau
3. Askal Ayalew Ministry of Transport and
Communication
4. Fikreyohannes Yadessa AACRA
5. Emanuel Malifu FEPA
6. Hadera Gebremedhin SEA
7. Melese Tafese FEPA
8. Oman Agwa Gambela Region EPA
9. Mohammed Dawd Ambo Plant Protection Research
Center
8. Yeyesuswork Bekele FEPA
9. Feleke Gezahegn Ethiopian Customs Authority
10. Sintayehu Alemu DACA
11. Tesfaye Emiru MOWR
12. Demissie Gizaw Clean and Green Addis Ababa
Society
13. Mussa Hassan Addis Ababa Sanitation and
Beautification Agency
14. Habtamu Wodajo FEPA
15. Zegaye Haile FMOA
16. Begna Bekele Oromia Health Bureau
17. Aster Tefera EWNHS
18. Meskir Tesfaye FEPA
19. Tsehay Azage MOARD
20. Samuel Assefa
21. Shewaye Deribe FEPA
22. Melaku Mengistu ECPC
23. Dereje G/michael ISD
24. Yalembirhan Abraha CSE
25. Yonas T/Michael FEPA
26. Dr. Aynalem Abebe FEPA
27. Feleke Gezahegne ESE
28. Tekle W.Gerima AAEPA
29. Shimelis Tizazu EHHRI
30. Moges Gebreamlak QSAE
31. Admassu Molla Amhara EPLAUA
32. Woldebirhan Kuma SNNPRS EPA
33. Tesfaye Woldeyes FEPA
34. Yimer Ali
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Name of participant Institution
35. Yohannes Yosef EEPCO
36. Selhadin Tewfik Harari EPA
37. Abdu Mohammed Diredawa EPA
38. Mesfin Kebede BGRS - EPLAUA
39. Zerihun Gezahegne MOLSA
40. Gebreslassie G/amlak FEPA
41. Lishan Kenea PESA
42. Gefiye Ashebir OEPO
43. Demis Wondaferu CETU
44. Belachew Bunarie Adamitulu Pesticides P. Sh.
Co.
45. Teshale Belihu
46 Mohammed Ali FEPA
47. Zereu Girmay FEPA
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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm

APCS……………… Automatic Pollution Control System

BAT……………….. Best Available Technique

BEP……………….. Best Environmental Practice

COP………………. Conference of Parties

EAF……………… Electric Arc Furnaces

EDC……………... Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

EEPCO………….. Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation

EPA……………… Environmental Protection Authority

FAO……………... Food and Agricultural Organization

GEF……………... Global Environmental Facility

GNP…………….. Gross National Product

IPM……………... Integrated Pest Management

IVM…………….. Integrated Vector Management

MoA…………….. Ministry of Agriculture

MoARD………… Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

MoH……………. Ministry of Health

MoI…………….. Ministry of Information

MoTI…………… Ministry of Trade and Industry

NIP…………….. National Implementation Plan

NGO…………… Non-Government Organization

PCB…………….. Polychlorinated Biphenyls

PCDD………….. Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxin

PCDF………….. Polychlorinated Dibenzofuran

POPs…………... Persistent Organic Pollutants

PPM…………… Parts per million

PRTR…………. Pollution Release and Transfer Register

SDPRP………… Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy Program

TEQ…………… Toxicity Equivalent

UNEP…………. United Nations Environmental Program

UNIDO……….. United Nations Industrial Development Organization

WHO…………. World Health Organization

Table 3: Total Projected Population in Eleven Regions of Ethiopia

Table 4: GDP by Industrial Origin 1994/95-2002/03

Table 5: Sample Industries and Establishments with Treatment Plants

Table 6: Chemical Related Conventions and Instruments of Adoption in Ethiopia

Table 7: Types of Annex A POPs Pesticides and Quantity by Region

Table 8: Inventory of PCB Containing Electrical Equipment and Quantities of Dielectric

Table 9: PCDD/PCDF Release Inventory for Ethiopia (2003)

Table 10: Identified Contaminated Sites in each Region

Table 16: Action Plan to Reduce Releases from Unintentional Production

Table 20: Action Plan for Effectiveness of Evaluation

Table 21: Action Plan for Reporting

Table 23: Action Plan for Technical and Financial Assistance

Table 24: Timetable for NIP Implementation

Table 25: Cost of NIP Implementation

Box 1: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to Annex A

Box 2: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to PCBS.

Box 3: Requirements of the Stockholm Summary of Convention relating to DDT.

Box 4: Summary of the Requirements of the Stockholm Convention relating to

1. Objectives of the NIP Preparation, National Goal and Specific Objectives

The overall national goal of the NIP is:

2. Ethiopia’s Commitment to Implement the NIP

 Establishment of the POPs/NIP project office and a national steering committee.

3. Objectives of the Stockholm Convention

4. National Priorities and Key Issues

Key Issues Addressed under the Action Plan

Funding for NIP Implementation

1.1 Purpose and Structure of the National Implementation Plan (NIP)

Establishment of the POPs/NIP project office and a national steering committee.

Report on inventory and assessment of POPs pesticides;