Ethiopia
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In fond memory of Paula Kantor (1969-2015)
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionPaula had an exceptionally sharp, analytical mind and a deep understanding of how change can empower men and women to give them a better chance to influence their own lives and choose their own path.
For development expert Paula Kantor, gender equality was crucial
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionGender and development specialist Paula Kantor had a deep understanding of how change can empower men and women to give them greater control over their own lives.
Conservation agriculture in Africa: where does it fit?
InnovationsThe controversial debate among researchers about the suitability of conservation agriculture for smallholder farmers in Africa continues while millions face food insecurity and degrading resources.
SUPER WOMAN: Jeanie Borlaug Laube unites global wheat community
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT remembers vital legacy of gender specialist Paula Kantor
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT is sad to announce the tragic death of our friend and respected colleague, gender and development specialist Paula Kantor.
MLN diagnostics and management in Africa through multi-institutional synergies
Nutrition, health and food securityTwo-wheeled tractors key to smallholder mechanization in Africa
Capacity developmentThe Farm Mechanization and Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification (FACASI) project held its second review and planning meeting, as well as mid-term review, during a five-day event in Hawassa, Ethiopia. This was followed by country site visits by the review team.
Ethiopian seed companies express interest in QPM, seek CIMMYT support
Capacity developmentManagers of private and public seed companies in Ethiopia have expressed interest to produce and broadly market quality protein maize (QPM) seed, provided that they get technical and other necessary support from the Nutritious Maize for Ethiopia (NuME) project.
Industrial water run-off can sustainably boost crop production
Nutrition, health and food securityAn irrigation project in Ethiopia uses industrial runoff from a brewery to nourish wheat crops, diverting it from a nearby river and protecting the health of local residents.
Seed improvement to prevent rust disease key to boosting wheat productivity
Capacity developmentA new project in Ethiopia aims to improve the livelihoods of wheat farmers by encouraging the development and multiplication of high-yielding, rust-resistant bread and durum wheat varieties.
USAID Approves USD 17.8 Million Grant for a New Project to Support Seed Scaling in Eastern and Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigationWater program targeting smallholders sustains food insecure households
Nutrition, health and food securityA CARE International program aims to sustain food security for food insecure households in rural Ethiopia.
Sustainable land and water management improve productivity
Nutrition, health and food securityThe World Food Programme provides support to the Ethiopian government’s Growth and Transformation Plan, a development agenda which addresses food security.