The Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGEP) network took a significant leap forward in 2025 to ensure impact beyond the program's duration. The IGE Fellows, alumni, and IGE support teams created a…
A newly published study covering more than 4,500 people across Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda highlights factors that drive – or reduce - public acceptance of policies aimed at…
Fifteen civil servants from government institutions, working in agriculture, transport, environment, and forestry, participated in a two-day training on policy formulation and policy evaluation. They…
EfD’s Director, Gunnar Köhlin, signed an agreement with the President of Addis Ababa University, Samuel Kifle, in November 2024 to transition the EfD center to the University. Hailu Elias has, after…
Agriculture is the backbone of economies in East Africa, employing about 60 percent of the workforce and contributing on an average to 30 percent of gross domestic product. Yet agricultural growth…
The Environment for Development (EfD) initiative is welcoming six new postdoctoral researchers who will reinforce its collaborative research programs and strengthen policy engagement. EfD’s…
A recent study highlights the complex relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction in Ethiopia from 2001 to 2020. It shows, among others, a great GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in…
Climate change is affecting lives, livelihoods, and investments across the African continent. The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), on September 8-10, highlighted global solutions to address this…
EfD Ethiopia organized a half-day kick-off meeting for the new cohort of the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) capacity development program on April 12. The meeting aimed to introduce the program to the…
EfD Ethiopia hosted a workshop on January 16 with senior civil servants, policymakers, researchers, and NGO experts to discuss energy efficiency and reduced emissions to ensure a sustainable energy…