(ENA) Tigray Interim Administration disclosed that it is providing medical and financial support for vulnerable women in the region. Interim Administration Spokesperson, Aida Haileselassie told ENA that the government is supporting more than 1,000 women through this scheme. The women are receiving health support in six health centers, according to the spokesperson. Besides medical care, […]
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Food Systems at Risk: Transformative Adaptation for Long-Term Food Security
Food security, people, climate. These three words are inextricably linked; changes to one will inevitably affect the others. As climate change threatens food-producing regions, what changes are needed to feed a growing population? How can we shift food systems to better adapt to the changing climate? More explicitly, how can policymakers help hundreds of millions […]
ECA Emphasizes Criticality of Private Sector Investment to Achieve SDG 7 in Africa
(ENA) The criticality of private sector energy generation investments in Africa to attain the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 was emphasized today at an online ministerial session on trends of energy prices in Africa. ECA Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe noted on the occasion that investment in energy sector is critical for Africa. She especially emphasized […]
Desert locust response to mitigate impacts on food security and livelihoods in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Objective: To mitigate the impact of desert locust on food security and livelihoods through emergency response to curb the spread of the pest by treating affected areas, and improving coordination and preparedness through enhanced government capacity. Activities implemented: Contracted aerial support for use in surveillance and control operations in all three countries – project resources […]
PM Plants Seedling Along Bole-Goro Road Project
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has planted this morning a tree seedling along the Bole-Goro road project under construction. Before planting seedling, the premier inspected the progress of the 4.6 kilometers long road under construction in Addis Ababa. Source: Ethiopia News Agency
Voters in Oromia Region Plant Over 83 million Tree Seedlings
(ENA) Along with casting ballots this Election Day, inhabitants of Oromia Regional State have planted over 83 million tree seedlings, according to the regional government. The source added that more than 4.5 billion tree seedlings will be planted in the region this rainy season. So far, over 800 million seedlings have been planted and the […]