Fixing the Pipes: Innovative Solutions for Ethiopian Water Infrastructure
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 MoreBeyond Boundaries: Transforming Last-Mile Distribution in Ethiopia
Have you ever wondered how goods reach the most remote areas of Ethiopia, a country with diverse and often challenging landscapes? This journey, vital for economic growth and service accessibility, presents unique challenges and opportunities that beckon innovative solutions and investments. A Market on the Rise Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous nation, is experiencing rapid economic…
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 MoreHousing for Ethiopia’s Growing Urban Population: Opportunities for Businesses
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 MoreTapping into Ethiopia’s Water Sector Business Opportunities
With a rapidly growing population, rising urbanisation, and increasing impacts from climate change, the demand for clean, reliable, and sustainable water solutions has never been greater in Ethiopia. These challenges are creating real business opportunities for international investors, especially in the fields of water treatment, irrigation, wastewater management, and innovative water technologies. Why invest in…
Read MoreExploring Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia’s Healthcare Sector
As Ethiopia strives to become a lower-middle-income country, the healthcare sector has taken center stage as a national development priority. With a population exceeding 120 million, the country presents a unique landscape of urgent healthcare needs, ambitious government reforms, and increasing demand for innovation. International investment and business-led solutions play a key role in building…
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