National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation in Ethiopia (2026-2040).

The National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation in Ethiopia (2026–2040) addresses challenges in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector. The Strategy responds to persistent vulnerabilities, including climate variability, land degradation, biodiversity loss, inefficient input‑dependent production systems and widespread food and nutrition insecurity. The Strategy is grounded in constitutional guarantees relating to the right to development and the right to adequate food, and aligns with national and regional policy instruments such as the Agricultural and Rural Development Policy, the Ethiopian Food System Pathway, the Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy and Agenda 2063. The document sets out a long‑term vision for a resilient, equitable and sustainable food system supported by six strategic objectives: The first objective advances ecologically grounded, climate‑resilient production by improving soil health, reducing agrochemical dependence and restoring degraded landscapes. It emphasises diversified farming, integrated pest and nutrient management and environmentally appropriate mechanisation. The second objective strengthens Ethiopia’s knowledge ecosystem by integrating scientific and local/traditional innovation, participatory research and farmer‑to‑farmer learning. It expands curricula, digital advisory systems and climate‑information services to institutionalise agroecological capacity nationwide. The third objective builds fair, efficient and inclusive markets through improved aggregation, storage, processing, certification and value‑addition systems. It enhances producer access to inputs, finance and reliable buyers and supports eco‑labelling, cold chains and quality assurance. The fourth objective reforms laws, policies and governance structures to align national development frameworks with agroecology. It establishes multi‑level coordination bodies, strengthens regulatory tools and ensures coherent budgeting, monitoring and incentives. The fifth objective promotes equitable participation by supporting women, youth, PWDs and marginalized communities with land access, enterprise development, training and leadership opportunities. It removes structural and cultural barriers to ensure fair benefit‑sharing in agroecological transitions. The sixth objective advances healthy, diverse and culturally rooted diets through sustainable consumption, home and school gardens, food‑waste reduction and strengthened food safety. It links production with nutrition outcomes by promoting nutrient‑dense crops and safeguarding traditional food cultures.