Africa

Ethiopia


Food Systems Transformation

Strengthening markets for agriculture

Total funding allocated
US $ 2600000
Co-funding by UN agencies
US $ 600000

The program focuses on strengthening agricultural markets in Ethiopia to enhance resilience and transform food systems. It addresses commercialization challenges by improving food system governance, market linkages, and produce quality, benefiting 2,200 farmers, including 20 women’s groups and one youth group, while engaging 80 market associations. The initiative collaborates with key ministries and regional institutions, aiming to empower vulnerable communities and support women and youth. Overall, it significantly contributes to advancing Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in reducing poverty and enhancing food security.

Expected key results

  • Enhanced valued addition for the agri-food value chain through improved post-harvest processing techniques, quality assurance practice and increased community adoption
  • Better access to productive inputs, finance, information, and market for farmers, enhancing their competitiveness and market integration
  • Strengthened regional food systems governance model under a federally aligned framework, enabling local commercialization knowledge build-up and transfer across regions

Quick facts

Allocated by Joint SDG Fund:
$2,000,000 USD
Co-funding:
$600,000 USD
Total Funding:
$2,600,000 USD
UN Agencies:

FAO, UNIDO, FAO, WFP

Duration:
January 2025 - January 2027