July 22, 2017 Ethiopia successfully convened the 2nd World Food System Summit in Addis Ababa, co-hosted with Italy and the United Nations. The high-level summit brought together global leaders, agricultural experts, and institutional partners to discuss solutions for food system resilience and dietary transformation. The event provided a strategic platform for Ethiopia to share its…
July 22, 2017 Let us respond to the historic call to make Ethiopia thrive through roots, leaves, and collective effort. Guided by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has transformed the nation into a symbol of environmental renewal and unity. Over the past seven years, this movement has not…
July 29, 2017 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to achieving food independence by focusing on boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. During his keynote address at the UN Food System Summit yesterday, he stressed that strengthening local agricultural capabilities is vital for economic resilience and sustainable growth. “The government is…
July 21, 2017 Today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong commitment to transforming food systems across Africa during his keynote speech at the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) held in Addis Ababa. Addressing an audience of global leaders, development partners, and regional stakeholders, he stressed the urgent need to develop sustainable, inclusive,…
Addis Ababa, July 20/2017 The UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) kicked off today with a high-impact Action Day, offering global delegates immersive exposure to Ethiopia’s transformative food systems agenda. Participants visited key agrifood innovation hubs, including cluster-based avocado and banana production sites in East Showa of Oromia region, which showcased adaptable horticultural…
July 26, 2017 Ethiopia is preparing to host the 2nd World Food System Summit from July 20–22, 2017 in Addis Ababa, a crucial occasion held in partnership with the Italian Government and the United Nations. The summit recognizes Ethiopia’s growing leadership in food sovereignty, climate resilience, and inclusive development. Four years after the inaugural summit,…
July 18, 2017 Ethiopia has launched the seventh year of its ambitious Green Legacy initiative, setting an unprecedented target of planting 700 million seedlings in a single day. Building on six years of nationwide mobilization, the country has already planted over 40 billion trees, increasing forest cover to 23% and reaffirming its dedication to environmental…
July 16, 2017 The 2018 National Development Plan aims to sustain Ethiopia’s progress across various sectors while expanding the country’s capacity for greater achievement, explained Dr. Legesse Tulu, Minister of Government Communication Services. The management and staff of the Service discussed the national plan together during a recent briefing. During the session, Dr. Legesse highlighted…
Ethiopia continues to advance one of Africa’s most ambitious economic reform agendas, despite recent critical remarks from ‘The Economist,’ which likened the country’s liberalization to the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse. However, grassroots economic data indicates that the portrayal in the article is misleading, failing to acknowledge Ethiopia’s deliberate and strategic reform efforts supported…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reiterated the federal government’s commitment to reconciliation and inclusive dialogue during a high-level meeting with community leaders representing various societal groups from the Tigray region. The gathering focused on promoting lasting peace, national healing, and societal unity in line with the objectives of the Pretoria Peace Agreement. The Prime Minister…
