PROJECT SUMMARY
Project name |
Innovation in Moringa Market System Project in Kindo Koysha, Abalaya Abaya, and Mirababay Woredas in Wolaita and Gamo Zones, South Ethiopia Region, Ethiopia |
Project short name |
INN-MORE |
Project phase |
I |
Partner(s)/ country(ies) |
Doner: 1. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (ACIDE) Implementors: 1. Executing Agency and implimenters- Ayuda en Acción, University of Madrid Poly Technique, 2. Qomer (a private Spanish enterprise) 3. Arbaminch University, and |
AMU project coordinating office |
V/ President for Research and Cooperation |
Project type |
Research, Community development, UIL |
Project implementation location |
Abala Abaya and Kindo Koysha (Wolaita zone) and Mirab-Abaya (Gamo zone) |
Target communities |
Women and youth cooperatives in Gamo and Wolaita Zones |
AMU-Project coordinator |
Dr. Addisu Fekadu |
Partner-Project Coordinator |
Ayuda en Acción |
Project manager |
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AMU-Principal investigator |
Dr. Addisu Fekadu |
AMU-Co-investigators |
Dr. Belay Tafa; Dr. Zenebe Mekonnen; Aweke Mamo and Gemechu Leta |
Partner-Principal investigator |
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Partner-Co-investigators |
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Total project budget (Euro) |
959,713.75 |
Project start |
2/1/2025 |
Project end |
12/31/2026 |
Financial reporting period |
Quarterly |
Project finance management office |
AMU main finance & budget admin |
Progress reporting period |
Quarterly |
Contact person |
Dr. Addisu Fekadu: |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project aims to strengthen the Moringa value chain in Wolaita and Gamo zones of southern Ethiopia by improving the technical and operational capacities of farmers and processors. It will enhance resilience and economic growth in vulnerable communities by equipping smallholders—especially women and youth with practical skills, while establishing local facilities to process moringa oil and powder using accessible, globally tested technologies. Beyond increasing production and value-added outputs, the initiative promotes equitable market systems, offering small farmers growth opportunities and contributing to reduced dependence on imported oils.