Wildlife crime assessment in Ethiopia

The main purpose of this wildlife crime assessment is to provide information on the current trends and drivers of wildlife crime in Ethiopia, get insights into existing local criminal networks, evaluate how the country serves as a transit route for the contraband and, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the legal framework to effectively address wildlife crime. The report will serve as the foundation for developing subsequent capacity programs and to identify equipment and other tools used by law enforcement agencies involved in preventing and combating wildlife crime in Ethiopia.