To promote One Health (OH) approach adoption and integration in Ethiopia, the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project facilitated a validation workshop for a comprehensive study titled “Assessment of One Health Policy Adoption and Integration in Ethiopia.” The study, commissioned and technically supported by the project, was conducted across four regions: Amhara, Oromia, South, and Tigray. The … Continue reading Validation workshop highlights progress and challenges in one health adoption and integration in Ethiopia
Second food safety technical working group meeting advances collaborative efforts in Bahir Dar
On October 27, 2025, SWR Ethiopia's RAISE-FS project, in partnership with Bahir Dar University and the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), Bahir Dar Branch, held the second meeting of the Food Safety Technical Working Group in Bahir Dar. This important gathering brought together 27 stakeholders from diverse sectors to discuss and tackle pressing food … Continue reading Second food safety technical working group meeting advances collaborative efforts in Bahir Dar
Unlocking the potential of soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Key take aways from soybean innovation platform
South Ethiopia is emerging as a region with immense potential for soybean production and marketing. Recognizing this opportunity, SWR Ethiopia, in partnership with Hawassa University, has been actively working to validate soybean innovations and foster collaboration among stakeholders in the soybean value chain. In a significant step towards this goal, a soybean innovation platform workshop … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Key take aways from soybean innovation platform
Ethiopia’s coffee sector faces EUDR compliance challenges as stakeholders validate key assessment
The Ethiopian coffee sector, a vital pillar of the nation’s economy, is navigating a critical juncture as it prepares to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The regulation, which takes effect in December 2025, aims to halt the import of commodities linked to deforestation into the EU. Given that coffee accounts for one-third … Continue reading Ethiopia’s coffee sector faces EUDR compliance challenges as stakeholders validate key assessment
Institutionalising the Scaling Readiness Approach in RAISE-FS Intervention areas
The national research system in Ethiopia has made significant strides in developing various technologies; however, many of these innovations have struggled to reach end users and deliver the desired impact. Experts attribute this challenge to the current scaling approaches employed by research institutions and the extension systems, which often focus on isolated components of innovation. … Continue reading Institutionalising the Scaling Readiness Approach in RAISE-FS Intervention areas
Faba Bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages visit at Boloso Bombe woreda
Areka Agricultural Research Centre, in collaboration with the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project, organized a field visit to showcase the promising results of faba bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages. The event was held at Zaba and Fara Ocha kebeles in Boloso Bombe woreda and brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and researchers to share … Continue reading Faba Bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages visit at Boloso Bombe woreda
A meeting held to establish a regional food safety technical working group platform
In an effort to improve food safety issues in the region, Bahir Dar University (BDU), in partnership with the Bahir Dar Branch of the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and RAISE-FS project of SWR Ethiopia, organized a one-day meeting to establish a regional food safety technical working group platform. This initiative aims to enhance … Continue reading A meeting held to establish a regional food safety technical working group platform
Exploring progress and collaboration in implementing EFBDGs pilot: A collaborative effort for a healthier nation
In a collaborative effort to promote a healthier nation, the Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), FAO, and the Ministry of Education, recently organized a workshop and field visit to evaluate the progress of the Ethiopian Food Based Dietary Guidelines (EFBDGs) implementation pilot program in selected woreda of the … Continue reading Exploring progress and collaboration in implementing EFBDGs pilot: A collaborative effort for a healthier nation
From Pot to Field: Potato innovation bundles showcase at Kersa woreda of East Hararghe Zone
The collaborative efforts between RAISE-FS and Haramaya University have yielded significant progress in the validation, demonstration, and scaling of potato innovation bundles in Kersa woreda of East Hararghe Zone. These innovation bundles, which encompass Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), Gudane potato variety with full agronomic packages, quality mini-tuber seed production, warehouse, and Diffuse Light Storage … Continue reading From Pot to Field: Potato innovation bundles showcase at Kersa woreda of East Hararghe Zone
Youth Challenge Fund: Training on entrepreneurship and business plan development
In an effort towards promoting youth entrepreneurship in agriculture and transforming the country’s food system, Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian Food Systems (RAISE-FS) Programme in collaboration with Shayashone (SYS) and Bahir Dar University (BDU) successfully ran a five-day intensive training programme focused on entrepreneurship, design thinking, business plan development and pitching. Twenty-three final-year … Continue reading Youth Challenge Fund: Training on entrepreneurship and business plan development
Announcement for consulting services
The RAISE-FS project is a four-year initiative aimed at transforming Ethiopia's food system by championing demand-driven and interdisciplinary research. The project envisions a future where Ethiopia's food system is resilient to environmental and economic shocks and inclusive of all stakeholders, particularly women, youth, smallholder farmers, and marginalized groups. It focuses on empowering rural communities to … Continue reading Announcement for consulting services
Empowering Gender Transformation: Insights from SAA training in Oromia
Gender inequality continues to be a significant issue with far-reaching implications for various aspects of society, including economic participation, access to resources, and overall economic development. These disparities are particularly pronounced within the context of agriculture and food systems, perpetuating cycles of poverty and food insecurity. In response to this challenge, the RAISE-FS project has … Continue reading Empowering Gender Transformation: Insights from SAA training in Oromia
Revitalizing Tigray’s Seed System: A step towards transforming the food system
The agricultural sector in Tigray, Ethiopia, has long been the backbone of the region's economy, with a focus on crop production and cattle fattening. However, recent years have brought unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, desert locust infestations, and the outbreak of conflict in November 2020. The cumulative effect of these adversities has created a … Continue reading Revitalizing Tigray’s Seed System: A step towards transforming the food system
Addressing Mycotoxin Contamination in Ethiopian Food System: A Call to Action
Mycotoxin contamination poses a significant and growing challenge to food safety and public health, particularly in the context of export commodities. A recent validation workshop organized by RAISE-FS shed light on the assessment of Mycotoxin prevalence in selected commodities under farmer’s storage conditions in the Amhara region, Ethiopia, revealing concerning findings. The assessment specifically focused … Continue reading Addressing Mycotoxin Contamination in Ethiopian Food System: A Call to Action
Leveraging bottom-up planning and innovation recommendation mapping for evidence-based scaling of innovations
The RAISE-FS project remains steadfast in its commitment to transforming the Ethiopian food system. Through a dedicated focus on employing a demand-driven and interdisciplinary approach, the project aims to catalyse transformation within the food system. This approach is underpinned by the integration of grassroots planning tools, such as the Rapid Food System Appraisal (RFSA) and … Continue reading Leveraging bottom-up planning and innovation recommendation mapping for evidence-based scaling of innovations
A leap towards gender transformative research for development: it starts with us
In today’s society, promoting gender equality and inclusion is crucial. One effective approach is to provide staff training on gender transformative methods. By equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to address the root causes of gender inequality, a more inclusive and empowering environment can be created for all. As part of the effort to … Continue reading A leap towards gender transformative research for development: it starts with us
Woreda Food System Profiles for bottom-up planning and informed decisions
In the pursuit of a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system in Ethiopia, the Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian Food System (RAISE-FS) project has undertaken the development of nine woreda food system profiles. These profiles serve as comprehensive overviews of the current status, dynamics, and behaviours of the local food systems within … Continue reading Woreda Food System Profiles for bottom-up planning and informed decisions
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