The Central Highland Barley and Potato livelihood zone (CBP) spreads across Bure, Dega Damot, Dembecha, JabiTehnan, Mecha, Quarit, Sekela, and Yilmana Densa woredas in West Gojam; Ankasha, Banja, Fagta Lakoma, Guagusa Shikudad, and Guangua woredas in Agew; and Awabel, Bibugn, Debay Telatgen, Enarj Enawga, Enbise Sar Midir, Enemay, Goncha Siso Enese, Gonje, Hulet Ej Enese, Michakel and Senan woredas in East Gojam.
The information presented refers to October 2005-September 2006, a relatively good year by local standards (i.e. a year of above average production and rural food security, when judged in the context of recent years). 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 2011).