RAISE-FS has developed woreda food system profiles for nine target areas based on rapid food system appraisals (RFSA). These profiles provide evidence-based insights into local food systems, enabling stakeholders to design inclusive and sustainable agricultural strategies. The handover of these profiles to local stakeholders marked a significant milestone in institutionalizing the bottom-up planning approach. During … Continue reading Exploring local level agricultural potentials and bottom-up planning for sustainable development
Are the Ethiopian Dietary Guidelines in line with what people believe to be a healthy diet and what they consume
Another significant publication from RAISE-FS highlights the limitations of solely relying on knowledge to address unhealthy consumption patterns. While nutrition education and messaging, such as the Ethiopian food-based dietary guidelines, represent a positive step forward, there is a need for further efforts to ensure alignment with the beliefs and consumption habits of rural Ethiopians. Moving … Continue reading Are the Ethiopian Dietary Guidelines in line with what people believe to be a healthy diet and what they consume
Living income gap of smallholderfarmers in southern Ethiopia
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in collaboration with partner organizations in Ethiopia published a report “Rapid country assessment: The impact of COVID-19 on the food system in Ethiopia” on key impacts of COVID-19 crisis on Ethiopia food system.
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