The Minjar Teff and Sorghum livelihood zone is located in the North Shoa Administrative Zone in southeastern Amhara Region. The livelihood zone lies in the following woredas: Hagere Mariam, Basona Worena, Ankober, Assagirt, Berehet and Minjar Shenkora. The zone borders Afar and Oromiya Regions.
The information presented refers to October 2005- September 2006, a good year by local 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 2012).