Expanding Access to Healthcare through Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s healthcare system faces persistent challenges in ensuring equitable access to essential services, particularly in rural areas where the majority of the population resides. Limited availability of healthcare products, long distances to health posts, and financial constraints continue to restrict access to basic care. To address these issues, TRAIDE Foundation partnered with Healthy Entrepreneurs to…
Read MoreMilk Link: Bringing Cold Chain Solutions to Ethiopia’s Dairy Farmers
In Ethiopia, smallholder dairy farmers face major obstacles in accessing stable markets. Fragmented supply chains, seasonal fluctuations in demand, and a lack of cold chain infrastructure result in high milk spoilage and limited income opportunities. With more than 95% of milk processed informally and consumed locally, much of the milk produced never reaches commercial buyers.…
Read MoreBridging the Energy Gap in Ethiopia with Off-Grid Solar Systems
The challenge: expanding energy access in Ethiopia Ethiopia is facing a critical energy challenge—only 48% of households have access to electricity, and rapid population growth continues to strain the country’s energy infrastructure. To address this, the Ethiopian Government has committed to universal electrification by 2030, leveraging a mix of on-grid and off-grid energy solutions. While…
Read MoreMilking Ethiopia’s Dairy Potential: Business and Investment Opportunities
With a population surpassing 114 million and rapid urbanization, Ethiopia’s demand for dairy products is increasing. The country’s government has prioritized the dairy sector in its 10-year development plan, aiming to increase milk production from 4.69 billion to 11.8 billion litres by 2030. This growth presents a unique opportunity for dairy sector investment in Ethiopia.…
Read MoreUnlocking the Potential of Ethiopia’s Cocoa Sector: A Provisional Roadmap
Ethiopia is renowned worldwide for its exceptional coffee, but its agricultural potential goes beyond just one crop. With ideal growing conditions in the country’s western and southern regions, Ethiopia is poised to become a new origin for high-quality cocoa. The opportunities to develop a sustainable, commercial cocoa sector are vast, offering new economic opportunities for…
Read MoreSetting a New Standard for Healthcare Quality in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s healthcare system faces significant challenges in delivering consistent, high-quality care. With over 70% of healthcare facilities lacking accreditation and systemic issues such as inadequate infrastructure, undertrained medical staff, and limited resources, patients experience poor service delivery and restricted access to essential care. In response to these challenges, TRAIDE Foundation has partnered with SafeCare to…
Read MorePioneering Black Soldier Fly Farming in Ethiopia
The Challenge: Tackling Ethiopia’s Organic Waste and Protein Deficit 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…
Read MoreTurning Waste into Wealth: Circular Economy Opportunities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s rapid urbanization and economic growth have brought with them a significant rise in waste generation. Today, the country produces over 6 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, a figure projected to reach 10 million by 2030. With only 40% of waste collected and a mere 4% recycled, there is urgent need—and enormous potential—for…
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…
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