Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium
More than 130 participants from 33 countries gathered in Addis Ababa from 7–9 September 2026 for the Continental Convening on Strengthening African Civil Society Climate Action on Food Systems and Agriculture Towards COP31 and COP32. Organised by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry...
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Dear Members and Partners, As we welcome the New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to all our members, partners and friends. May the year ahead bring renewed hope, meaningful collaboration and new opportunities to build healthier, more resilient and sustainable food systems for all. Thank you for being part...
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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 concluded with an Awarding Event held on 4 September 2026 at BlueSpace Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, celebrating young entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for healthier and more sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. Organized by the Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), in...
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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 were announced on 11 August, following a competitive evaluation of applications against a detailed assessment framework covering relevance, sustainability, impact, efficiency and scaling potential, alongside due diligence and verification. On 13–14 August, the finalists participated in a two-day...
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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 recently completed a two-day mentorship and coaching programme on 13–14 August in Addis Ababa. They are now preparing to present their startups at the Final Pitch Competition on 21 August. As we look forward to this year’s final...
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On August 13 and 14, 2026, the Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 participated in an intensive two-day coaching and mentorship program designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial, technical, business, and communication skills as they prepare for the final stage of the competition. Day 1 –...
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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 has reached an important milestone, with 10 youth-led startups selected to advance to the final stage of the competition. The finalists were selected from 90 applicants who successfully completed the application requirements by submitting both a one-minute introductory video and a completed online...
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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition (YASC) 2026 has reached an exciting stage as we continue selection process following the close of applications. The evaluation process is currently near completion, with an independent panel of judges reviewing each eligible application against the competition’s assessment criteria. In parallel, ESFSAC is also...
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With the application window for the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 now closed, we would like to thank every young entrepreneur, innovator, and changemaker who submitted an application. Your enthusiasm and commitment to building healthier communities, promoting agroecology, and transforming Ethiopia’s food systems have been truly inspiring. As we...
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 20 July 2026 (Download Full Press Release: Amharic | English) The Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), with financial support from DKA Austria and the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), has opened registration for the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 today....
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