Can Food System Transformation Unlock Ethiopia’s Pulses And Oilseeds Potential?
Ethiopia's pulse and oilseed sector faces significant export inconsistencies due to reliance on raw commodities and management inefficiencies. Experts suggest that transforming the food system through better management and policy support could unlock the sector's economic potential.
Why it matters
Improving agricultural productivity is essential for Ethiopia's economic development and aligns with broader African Union goals for food security and growth.
The Ethiopian economic system has long faced the challenge of inconsistent export market income. Beyond various fiscal considerations, this inconsistency is commonly attributed to the reliance on raw agricultural commodity exports and deficiencies in effective management practices. The identified issue presents a significant constraint across all agricultural sectors, encompassing coffee, pulses, and oilseeds. The projected shipment volume for 2025 has fallen below 25 percent of the government’s target, and an average decline of 35 percent over the past five years underscores the inconsistencies in revenue generation.
The article provides an economic analysis of an agricultural sector based on industry data and development goals.
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