The proposed readiness activities will help MOF, the Ethiopian National Implementing Entity (NIE), meet its objectives both in project management, finance, procurement administration and management and ESS assessment and management, including gender considerations. The readiness support will help MOF recruit experienced and qualified national and international experts to further build the capacity of its climate finance delivery unit, the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Facility. It will also help MOF organize high-level stakeholders’ consultations, enhance the engagement of the private sector and other non-state actors in program management and delivery. Lastly, the readiness support will help MOF strengthen sub-national and local finance and economic development entities to support future growth and development efforts.