📋 Tender Overview
Target region : Amhara Region, Oromia Region, Sidama Region, SNNPR
Scope :
In Ethiopia, almost 80 percent of the population lives in rural areas, and agriculture is the main source of income for approximately 70 percent of all people. Agriculture is achieving steady growth every year at an annual rate of about seven percent and is one of the most important industries of the country. Recently, the Ethiopian government has identified the promotion of horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, and flowers) as one of the highest priority agendas for long-term economic development, and, by promoting horticulture, the government is aiming to achieve enhanced agricultural competitiveness and improve the livelihoods of small holder farmers. However, a specific extension method to promote horticulture has not been well established, and the majority of government extension workers need to learn more about agricultural technology as well as the concept of market-oriented agriculture. This lack of an effective agriculture extension service reflecting the needs of the market has been one of the major factors hindering the improvement of farmers’ livelihoods.
The project will develop a structure (policies and/or plans, budget, and personnel) to implement the promotion of a market-oriented and farmers’ motivation-sensitive agricultural extension service, actually deliver the service at project sites, and enhance collaboration with development partners. The project is expected to achieve improvements in horticulture production volume, quality, and income, which in turn will lead to livelihood improvement for smallholder farmers.
