- Ethiopia has achieved significant economic growth and poverty reduction over the past decades but remains vulnerable to various natural and human-induced disasters due to its reliance on climate-sensitive agriculture. - Key triggers of disasters in Ethiopia include recurrent droughts as well as conflicts. The government has progressively strengthened institutions and policies for disaster risk management and resilience building over the years. - Analysis of household survey data between 2011-2018 found increases in households' resilience capacity scores, driven primarily by improvements in access to basic services and social safety nets. However, resilience challenges remain, especially for female-headed and pastoralist households. - Key lessons include the importance of sustained economic growth, productive safety net programs, early warning