Agricultural transformation boosting productivity in Oromia State

Five years ago, the Oromia State Government established the Agricultural Transformation in Oromia (ATO), an office in charge of overseeing and executing the agricultural production and productivity interventions through employing scientific methods... Read more »

Government boosting utilization of arable land to realize food security

The five major cereals teff, wheat, maize, sorghum and barley are the core items in Ethiopia’s agriculture and food economy. There has been substantial growth in cereals in terms of area cultivated,... Read more »

Ethiopian farmers’ to access loan through warehouse receipt collateral

Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, while crucial for the economy, faces challenges in productivity. While cereal production has improved over time, low levels of mechanization and limited access to modern technologies and finance hinder... Read more »

Digital Ethiopia Strategy 2025 raises financial inclusion to 65% pending literacy task ahead

By significantly elevating Ethiopia’s financial service coverage in the past five years, the Digital Ethiopia Strategy 2025 (DES 2025) has portrayed the strong muscle of a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in fundamentally... Read more »

Removing hurdles in leather production to enhance revenue

The livestock sector in Ethiopia supports both the agricultural income and the Gross Domestic Production of the country. It contributes about 13 percent of the annual export earnings. However, as Ethiopia has... Read more »

Diversifying export products to maximize market options

The agriculture sector is mainly characterized by the archaic mode of production and subsistence nature is the mainstay of the nation’s economy. It created job opportunities for 80% of the labour force... Read more »

Ethiopia working towards achieving international agreements to ensure food security

According to Article 90 of the FDRE Constitution, the government has an obligation to provide food with a precise statement that “to the extent the country’s resources permit, policies shall aim to... Read more »

Fueling digital transformation for economic progress

It is well comprehended that Ethiopia is actively pursuing digital transformation through its “Digital Ethiopia 2025” strategy, aiming at integrating technology across various sectors to drive economic growth and citizen engagement and... Read more »

University streamlining select seed productivity to meet growing demand

It is believed that the ongoing efforts to increase production and productivity of the agricultural sector in Ethiopia will increase the demand for select seeds. To meet this demand, research on select... Read more »

Concrete changes recorded in macroeconomic reform amid challenges

Ethiopia is implementing a comprehensive macroeconomic reform program with the goal of achieving sustainable economic growth and stability. This program includes measures to address foreign exchange distortions, balance of payments deficits, and... Read more »