Maximizing Ethiopia’s benefit from carbon trade

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW Carbon-trading deals involving forestry projects in developing countries could reduce poverty at the same time as they offer an inexpensive way to off-set carbon dioxide emissions. Under the clean... Read more »

Why nuclear technology is basic for health service in developing counties

BY STAFF REPOTER Nuclear is an expensive technology that is often difficult to afford for many developing countries. However compared to the indispensable solution it provides for the health sector, it is... Read more »

Why developing countries should focus on harnessing bamboo

BY STAFF REPORTER  Harnessing agricultural and other natural resources is one of the options for the economic development of countries like Ethiopia. Among the natural resources widely available in the country is... Read more »

The need to give due attention to conserving freshwater ecosystem

BY STAFF REPORTER Freshwater ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands are estimated to cover 15 per cent of the world’s continental surface area. These inland bodies of water are... Read more »

Tapping natural resources for hydrotherapy treatment

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW Alemu Kitaw, 35, used to suffer abdominal illness few years ago. After trying all medical options, he was weak and emaciated; many feared he would not survive another week.... Read more »

The untapped wealth of medicinal plants in Ethiopia

BY GETACHEW MINAS  The cultivation and use of spices, herbs, medicinal and other essential oil bearing plants is not new to Ethiopia. It is as old as the crops themselves, and its... Read more »

GERD, Future Prospects, opportunities and challenges

BY SOLOMON DIBABA  Addressing the public gathering of stakeholders on a symposium dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of the inauguration of GERD on the 17th of March, Engineer Dr. Seleshi Bekele, Minister... Read more »

The grass is not always greener on the other side, more wealth available at home

BY ZEKARIAS WOLDEMARIAM  Addressing questions raised by Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed said “We should open our eyes to explore our resources and collaborate to harness them”... Read more »

Practical efforts in safeguarding dwindling forest coverage

BY MENGISTEAB TESHOME  Forests have had an important effect on the existence of mankind over the earth’s surface. They have deeply affected the spiritual and religious life of the tribes living within... Read more »

How Ethiopia can seek payment for ecosystem service from GERD

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW Ethiopia is gifted with abundant natural resources of adequate landmass, fertile soil, favorable climate, water, wildlife, and others. Many of its resources are not properly identified, well managed, and... Read more »