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 MoreCase study: Customizing Resources and Enabling Access to TVET Education (CREATE Rwanda)
The education system in Rwanda faces challenges in accessing quality educational resources as well as digitalizing education for students. This is evident on the level of TVET specifically. Access to educational materials(i.e, both online and offline) within TVET education in Rwanda is a multifaceted problem. Learn more about the CREATE Rwanda Initiative focused to support…
Read MoreCase study: Revolutionizing Cooking in Rwanda
TRAIDE Rwanda, supported by the Dutch embassy, conducted a comprehensive study of Rwanda’s cooking landscape. The findings revealed that in Rwanda, Traditional biomass remains the primary source of cooking for 98% of households. This dependence has threatening consequences for health, the economy and the environment. Learn more about a project that is providing a clean…
Read MoreCase study: Potato Impact Alliance Rwanda
Rwandan farmers struggle to produce high-quality ware potatoes, suitable for processing or market sale. This issue stems largely from the use of poor quality seeds. Ideally farmers need a steady supply of good seeds with varieties suited to the local climate and resistant to disease Read more about the Potato Impact Alliance poised to solve…
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 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 More