Harmonising tradition & innovation: Exploring the potential of agribiologicals in Ethiopia

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Project name

Harmonising tradition & innovation: Exploring the potential of

 Agribiologicals in Ethiopia

Project short-name

TK-agriETH

AMU project code

EXT/SWE/TH04/CAS/03/2017

Project phase

III

Partner(s)/ country(ies)

Ethiopia (Arba Minch University,Adama science and technology university,

Biodiversity institute, Kotebe University) and Sweden

AMU coordinating office(s)

College of Agricultural Science

Project type

Research and education, Community development

Project implementation location

Ethiopia (Gamo, Oromia and Benishangulgul, Addis Ababa)

Target communities

Farmers, scientific community, students (Grade 7-10)

Project coordinator

Anna Manourova

Principal investigator (PI)

Anna Manourova

Co-investigators

Dr. Awoke Guadie Alemu, Dr. Gwendolyn Varley, Dr. Kidist Yohannes,

Dr. Lemessa Kumsa, Dr. Mekdes Ourge Wegasie, Dr. Ofgaa Djirata Dako,

Shambel Boku Solaho, Dr. Tesfu Fekensa Tujuba, Dr. Tewodros Mulugeta,

Dr. Zenebe Mekonnen. 

AMU budget share (Euro)

2,000

Project start

3-Nov-24

Project end

31-Oct-26

Financial reporting period

Quarterly

Progress reporting period

Monthly

Contact person (name and e-mail)

Dr Mekdes Ourge - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Project Management Office

Office of the Director for Grant and Collaborative Project Management:

Dr. Thomas Torora (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project aims to uplift traditional knowledge (TK) and its integration into modern research and education in Ethiopia. The project will specifically focus on plant agribiologicals and encompass research, science communication and capacity-building parts:

TK on agribiologicals will be gathered through a survey and focus group discussions targeting local communities in various agroecological zones of Ethiopia.

Materials will be developed to communicate scientific findings effectively and TK on agribiologicals, ensuring broader dissemination and engagement.

A mini-symposium will be organised in Ethiopia to highlight and discuss the findings, fostering stakeholder collaboration and awareness. This event will be complemented by a visit of Ethiopian delegates to SLU.