Project

Upgrading Ethiopian Meteorology Institute (EMI) Maproom

This project aims to upgrade the maproom of Ethiopian Meteorology Institute to a modern, Python-based system by improving its functionality, usability, and climate data products while building staff capacity to manage and use it effectively.

Active project

2026–2027

Project contact

Tufa Dinku / tufa.dinku@sei.org

Breathtaking View to the Traditional African Houses, Green Trees and Mountains under Cloudy Blue Sky of the Omo River Valley, Ethiopia

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The project aims to upgrade the Ethiopian Metereological Institute (EMI) Maproom to a modern, Python-based system that is more flexible, user-friendly, and sustainable, while expanding its functionality to better support flood and water resources management in the Awash, Rift Valley, and Omo basins. Key elements include migrating from Ingrid to Python, installing on EMI-hosted servers, improving the user interface design, integrating new climate products, and providing comprehensive capacity building for EMI staff and users.

Objectives:

Update the programming language used to develop the current Maproom and update existing Maprooms to use the new programming language;
Install the updated Maproom on a local EMI server or workstation;
Review and improve the user interface of the Maprooms to make the products more user-friendly and more appealing;
Add new climate information products based on users’ needs; and
Train EMI staff on the development, administration, and exploitation of the Maproom.