The Benishagul-Gumez Coffee and Teff (BTC) livelihood zone is located in Benishangul-Gumez region in the western tip of the country. It shares a border with Sudan in the west and with Oromiya region in the east. In encompasses Wembera woreda in the Metekel zone and Mao Komo special woreda.
The information presented refers to November 2007-October 2008, a normal/ good year b ylocal standards. Provided there are no fundamental and rapid shifts in the economy, the information in this profile is expected to remain valid for approximately five years (i.e. until 2014).