Ethiopia Advances Economic Independence through Food Sovereignty

June 1, 2018

In the historic journey to ensure Ethiopia’s holistic development and build its greatness on a solid foundation, achieving food sovereignty has become a primary achievement of national pride and sovereignty.

The country’s effort to become self-sufficient in food goes beyond protecting the well-being of its people; it has become a serious national agenda that enhances its global influence and strategic economic independence.

The large-scale agricultural transformation activities carried out over the past few years are permanently changing Ethiopia’s years of dependency regarding food security. In particular, the remarkable success recorded in summer and rainy-season (Meher agriculture) irrigated wheat development is a historic transitional chapter that practically demonstrates the country’s ability to cover its food demands with domestic production. This success is the result of the commitment shown by farmers at all levels, experts, and the entire leadership of the country.

The journey to ensure food sovereignty is strongly linked to protecting soil fertility, expanding modern technology utilization, and resisting climate change, going beyond agricultural productivity. By properly utilizing the country’s vast suitable land and water options, it has become possible to produce agricultural raw materials for industries locally. This is strengthening economic independence in addition to saving foreign currency.

The achievement Ethiopia is registering in food sovereignty ensures the social and economic equality of its citizens. By making hunger and aid a history of the past, a new chapter is being shaped where the generation relies on its own efforts and capacity. This national success is building Ethiopia’s development journey on a firm foundation by accelerating it and boosting its regional influence and path to prosperity.

The government remains persistent in advancing this historic achievements. By consolidating production growth and mobilizing nationwide participation, Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its sovereignty, secure its prosperity, and assert its greatness on the global stage.