The ‘Strengthening Education Management and Information Systems (EMIS) and Data for Increased Resilience to Crises’ initiative responds to the need for accurate and relevant education data and evidence in crisis contexts. UNESCO, in partnership with NORCAP and supported by Education Cannot Wait and SIDA, has conducted country case studies in Chad, Ethiopia, Uganda, Palestine, South Sudan and Syria to analyse recurring data challenges in crisis situations in the framework of the initiative. This case study of Ethiopia maps the data-for-resilience landscape through consideration of its components – production, processing and use of data, as well as their facilitative environment. The aim is to identify strengths and challenges and begin to propose recommendations, considering risks and opportunities, towards a harmonized, relevant and quality architecture for effective preparedness and response.