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

 

AMU-Principal investigator

Dr. Addisu Fekadu

AMU-Co-investigators

Dr. Belay Tafa; Dr. Zenebe Mekonnen; Aweke Mamo and Gemechu Leta

Partner-Principal investigator

 

Partner-Co-investigators

 

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.