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Home»GSDRC Publications»Digital Infrastructure Interventions to Address Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needs

Digital Infrastructure Interventions to Address Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needs

Helpdesk Report
  • William Avis
March 2026

Question

Which digital infrastructure interventions offer the greatest potential to address Ethiopia’s climate adaptation and mitigation needs, while providing good value for money and meeting the country’s most pressing development priorities?

Summary

This rapid evidence review collates available evidence on digital infrastructure interventions to address climate adaptation and mitigation needs drawing on lessons from across the world to inform the Ethiopian context.

The review draws upon an expanding evidence base that includes academic and grey literature. The evidence base is evolving with an increasing range of countries rapidly adopting digital infrastructure interventions to address complex challenges. The evidence notes that whilst digital infrastructure interventions can support adaptation and mitigation efforts, they can also be challenging to implement for a variety of social, economic and technical reasons.

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Enquirer:

  • FCDO

Suggested citation

Avis, W. (2026). Digital Infrastructure Interventions to Address Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needs. K4DD Rapid Evidence Review 364. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies. DOI: 10.19088/K4DD.2026.019

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