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Dr. Ahmed Amdihun

2026-08-18

Dr. Ahmed Amdihun heads the Disaster Risk Management programme at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). He has more than 12 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, environmental systems modelling, spatial planning and analysis, and capacity development. Before joining IGAD, he held various positions with national and international organisations, including the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and Addis Ababa University, where he served as an Assistant Professor.

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“Sooner or later, peace will have to be negotiated for the future of Sudan”

An Interview with Dr. Ahmed Amdihun

Risk Reduction is his job. As Head of Disaster Risk Management at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Ahmed Amdihun works at the intersection of climate resilience, early warning systems and humanitarian preparedness across the Greater Horn of Africa. In this interview, he explains what is needed to strengthen resilience in one of the world's most fragile regions.

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