Pioneering Black Soldier Fly Farming in Ethiopia
The Challenge Ethiopia’s rapid urbanisation is generating increasing amounts of organic waste, causing soil and water pollution and contributing to the emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition, agricultural productivity in Ethiopia is severely constrained by a limited availability of protein for livestock and a lack of organic fertilisers for crop production. These constraints do not…
Read MoreWater Accessibility and Vitality for Ethiopia (WAVE): A Sustainable Solution for Rural Drinking Water
In Ethiopia, access to clean and safe drinking water remains a critical challenge for millions. Despite abundant water resources, 87% of the population depends on unsafely managed drinking water services. A 2022 TRAIDE Foundation study on investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s water sector brought this issue into sharp focus. It revealed that 40% of water supply…
Read MoreEmpowering Female Entrepreneurship in Tech and Agriculture
In April 2024, TRAIDE Foundation, in collaboration with Ice Addis, Studio.Why, ITC, Care Ethiopia, and UN Women, hosted the Women in Tech Hackathon in Addis Ababa. The event brought together 23 young women to tackle key challenges in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector through technology and entrepreneurship. Over the course of three days, participants developed sustainable, market-driven…
Read MoreTransforming Water Access with Innovative Technology and Financing Solutions in Ethiopia
Ethiopia faces serious water management problems that threaten its long-term development. Communities struggle to access clean water due to old and broken infrastructure. This is especially true in Dire Dawa, the second most populous city in Ethiopia. The city entirely depends on groundwater for its supply, which is three times less than the water demand.…
Read MoreEthiopia’s Currency Revolution: Transforming the Foreign Exchange Regime into New Opportunities
Ethiopia is embarking on a transformative economic journey with the National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) groundbreaking decision to devalue the Ethiopian Birr by 30% against the US dollar and liberalize its foreign exchange market. Effective from July 29, 2024, this strategic move aims to address persistent foreign currency shortages and attract substantial foreign investment. Since…
Read MoreGrounds for concern: Ethiopia’s coffee sector faces challenges in becoming EUDR compliant
The new deforestation regulation of the European Union (EUDR) will have a significant impact on Ethiopia’s coffee sector. The large share of smallholder coffee farmers in Ethiopia makes it especially challenging to trace coffee back to the farm level and ensure coffee does not come from deforested land. European coffee buyers seem to be moving…
Read MoreTransforming Ethiopia’s Housing Landscape: Sustainable Solutions for a Growing Urban Population
Imagine a city where every third person struggles to find a decent place to live. This scenario is not fiction but a looming reality for Ethiopia, a country experiencing one of the fastest urbanization rates in Africa. With an urban population expected to reach 42.3 million by 2037, the demand for affordable housing is skyrocketing.…
Read MoreNew Origins, New Opportunities: Ethiopia’s Leapfrog into Sustainable Cocoa
Ethiopia, a country renowned for its exceptional coffee, is venturing into the cocoa industry. While not considered to have a typical cocoa-growing climate due to its higher altitude, Ethiopia’s warm and humid West and South Western regions have proven suitable for cocoa cultivation. TRAIDE Foundation is catalyzing Ethio-cocoa through research, promoting business opportunities, bringing together…
Read MoreEthiopia’s Water Sector: Strategic Development for Sustainable Solutions
Ethiopia’s rapid development brings to the forefront critical challenges in water resource management, including scarcity, pollution, and unsustainable practices. Recognizing these challenges, the government has formulated a comprehensive plan to enhance the water sector’s performance, aiming for long-term water security. This creates a collaborative landscape for Dutch water companies to offer their expertise and technologies…
Read MoreHarnessing Hydropower: Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Frontier
Ethiopia’s rich hydropower potential, largely untapped, presents a unique landscape for energy generation. The country’s mountainous topography, coupled with its numerous rivers and abundant rainfall, creates ideal conditions for hydropower. However, the effective utilization of this resource faces several challenges, creating a window for private sector involvement and investment. One of the primary hurdles in…
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