A participatory and consultative approach was utilized in undertaking the assessment. Key stakeholders ranging from federal to regional and local government levels were consulted. Regional and local level stakeholders were consulted from the four bigger regions (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia and SNNPR) and the Addis Ababa City Administration. Below regional bureaus, the consultant also visited and consulted employment service-providing staff at major cities and sub-cities/ woredas. The assessment was based predominantly on qualitative data gathered from secondary and primary sources. In-depth interviews were conducted with over 69 officials and/or relevant officers at federal, regional and local government levels. The consultant also consulted two private employment service providers that are located in Addis Ababa (Ethiojobs and Ezega). Semistructured tools were utilized for each category of stakeholders to guide the interviews.
