Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have launched preparations for a strategic development initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience of Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.

This development is aimed at increasing value added in coffee production and addressing the growing issues posed by climate change.

The initiative is expected to support domestic revenue mobilisation while enhancing the international competitiveness of Ethiopian agricultural exports.

Officials stressed that the programme was designed to equip small-scale farmers with modern skills, resources and financial literacy, enabling them to adapt to economic pressures and improve long-term productivity.

The partnership reflected a shift from short-term assistance towards sustainable, locally anchored development solutions.

The initiative was discussed during a high-level briefing in Addis Ababa, chaired by Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, who met with a delegation representing development partners from the United Arab Emirates.

This was reported by Ethiopia News Agency, ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

The ministry of finance confirmed that extensive consultations were under way with technical experts and key stakeholders to design a project framework aligned with national development priorities.

A core focus of the initiative would be Ethiopia’s coffee sector, a major contributor to national export revenues and one that is increasingly affected by climate change and evolving regulatory requirements in international markets.

The programme would promote climate-smart agricultural practices, carbon management and efficient water use to safeguard production and ensure continued market access.

 (TV BRICS/NAN)