Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium
These are contents included in recently published Newsletter of ESFSAC
Tigadeguena is a West African peanut stew which is said to have originated in Mali among the Mandinka and Bambara people. In the local Mandinka language, the name translates literally to “peanut paste sauce”. It is so delicious, simple, and well- loved that it quickly spread to plenty of neighboring countries. Key Ingredients Garlic Cloves: […]
Along the lower Omo River in southern Ethiopia, the Dasenech community lives in a harsh, unpredictable environment (arid and semi-arid climate) characterized by intense heat, erratic rainfall, frequent droughts and floods. Despite these challenges, the community has sustained its livelihood for generations through a resilient pastoral system built on deep ecological knowledge and strong social
Resilience case from South Omo: The Story of the Dasenech Community Read More »
On March 14 2026, the Government of Ethiopia officially launched its National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2026–2040), marking a significant step toward building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems. The launch event brought together high-level government officials, including senior representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, alongside development partners, research institutions, and other key
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Ethiopian National Agroforestry Development Strategy (2026-2035). Launched in March 2026, the strategy is developed by the Ministry of agriculture and serves as comprehensive framework for all respective actors, including implementing partners. It highlights the state of agroforestry development policies and strategies for the Ethiopian contexts. The proposed implementing strategic interventions focus on how agroforestry systems
Publication Announcements: National Agroforestry Development Strategy Read More »