The North Shewa Highland Sheep and Barley livelihood zone extends westwards from the edge of the Chefa lowland. It is located in the North Shewa Administrative Zone of Amhara Region. The zone lies in the following woredas: Antsokiya, Eferatana Gidem, Gishe Rabel, Menze Lalo Meder, Menze Mama Midir, Gera Midir, Keya Gabriel, Kewet, Mojan, and Tarema Ber.
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).