USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity

Towards scaling of Innovative Models - RIPA North's take The Mercy Corps led Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RIPA - North) program concluded a two day event consisting of a workshop and field visits for the scale up of its Vertically Integrated Livestock Market Model in Somali region of Ethiopia. The event facilitated by the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity and RIPA - North attracted the participation of USIAD funded programs implementing partners, the private sector actors in the livestock aggregation business and relevant stakeholders in the system. The two day event follows the series of deliberations among RIPA - North, Jarco and RLA in preparation of a scaling up model design. These efforts are geared towards adapting the model in other contexts and improve the livestock marketing ecosystem across the board. RIPA - North is engaging a wide variety of partners in the scaling efforts of its successful interventions across multiple components. Vimbai Chishanu Faji Gebreselassie Yilkal Kebede David OKUTU Abukar Haji Ali

RLA just kicked off a two-day Peer to Peer workshop on the scale up of the Vertically Integrated Livestock Market Models in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The event brought together USAID IP representatives, program managers, and technical staff, aggregators, and private actors to explore this innovative approach. The workshop looks into the concept of vertical integration and explore its potential to enhance livestock value chains, with a particular focus on scaling up successful models to other regions and sectors. The event aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of vertical integration in livestock markets, identify opportunities for scaling up vertical integration models to other regions and sectors, learn from successful case studies implemented by RIPA North as well as explore strategies for adapting vertical integration models to different contexts and challenges. There will be expert presentations on vertical integration concepts and the newly developed scale up implementation guide, model integration with technology the Lersha platform, interactive group discussions on identifying opportunities for vertical integration, as well as a stimulating panel discussion featuring diverse stakeholders. Stay tuned for updates on the second day's field visit and closing reflections!

#HappeningNow The USAID Ethiopia RLA is hosting an extremely well-attended quarterly learning event that has brought together USAID/Ethiopia, its resilience Implementing Partners and the private sector. Currently RLA’s Chief of Party, Bersabeh Beyene, is moderating a panel discussion on ‘Exploring the Implications of the Currency Float on the Ethiopian Economy’ – panelists include representatives from Dashen Bank, First Consult, SPX, the International Growth Center and Zoscales Partners. We look forward to understanding more on how our network can navigate the shifting economic landscape. #EconomicGrowth #USAID #Collaboration

💭We are thrilled to have received such prestigious recognition from USAID-OTI, in the presence of HE. Ervin Massinga, Ambassador of US. 💭 This has truly been one of the most meaningful series of projects we've engaged in, striving to address grassroots challenges in Eastern Amhara. 💭 Prioritizing youth-led CSOs while tackling youth issues and focusing on youth matters is a strategic approach to balance the unfair power asymmetry between youth and non-youth actors in the sector. We thank USAID for demonstrating this approach. 💭 As the saying goes, a true project never ends. We believe it is not over; rather, the momentum will carry forward. The positive attitude towards peace and productive involvement of youth in various social issues will remain in your(project participant) heart forever, allowing you to share it with others. Unless we are a losers. 💭 With that said, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to USAID-ESP for funding the project and to everyone who has made our efforts easier through your kindness and positivity. #Gratitude #EasternAmhara #YouthToYouth #ጫዋ_ህዝብ #ቅን_ማህበረሰብ #የጥበብና_የውበት_መፍለቂያ_ወሎ #PassionForGeneration #ክፏችሁን_አያሰማን USAID Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid) USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity UNDP Ethiopia UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency United Nations Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Ababa Embassy of France in Ethiopia International Telecommunication Union Eastern Africa Startup Awards

We're excited to announce the first public seminar of the Cluster of Research Excellence in Inequalities, Poverty, and Deprivation (CoRE IPD). Prof. Robert Lensink, the The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities co-lead of the CoRE IPD, will be visiting for meetings with the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) co-lead and ACEIR director, Prof. Murray Leibbrandt, and other colleagues. Prof. Lensink will present a paper that examines whether psychosocial training can increase female smallholders' adoption of improved seeds in Ethiopia. The researchers conducted a randomised control trial with 1,200 female farmers, providing three days of training on self-esteem, goalsetting, trust, and leadership. Following the training, participants’ willingness to pay for quality protein maize seeds were measured. The study contributes to the literature on gender, agriculture, and the role of aspirations and agency in development. The paper was co-authored with Temesegn Belissa, Kritika Saxena, and Abdeta Wakoya. Prof. Lensink, a development economist, is the Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Economics and Business - University of Groningen. He also holds research positions at Stellenbosch University; SOAS University of London; the Centre for European Research in Microfinance, Université libre de Bruxelles, among other. You can register to attend in person at University of Cape Town or online. ✍ https://bit.ly/3XYiC7O Mechanise Farms International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) African Development Bank Group USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity Farm Africa International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) UN Women International Labour Organization AWiB Ethiopia

Today I have the opportunity to represent the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity at the Catholic Relief Services RFSA - iffa annual learning event. I just finished an exciting investment for impact market day where I visited stalls on financial inclusion, social protection and data management.

Hey #ResiliencePartners! Have you signed up to the long-awaited webinar titled "Unleash the Power of Collaboration for Greater MSD Impact". It is just around the corner! On September 19, we will host the webinar with our long-time partner Vikāra Institute. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7c4n4_4

Please join us on this exciting Sept 19 Webinar to learn about LINC's USAID-funded USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity's work to pilot collaborative regional approaches to building #marketsystemsresilience in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. This effort is being led by RLA's sub-partner, Vikāra Institute Register now and I look forward to seeing you all there! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3SqiJpu

#HappeningNow USAID RLA in collaboration with Vikāra Institute are co-hosting a final meeting for the USAID Ethiopia Integrated Multi-IP Solutions to Market Systems Constraints in Eastern Ethiopia Community of Practice (CoPr).   Over the next two days, the CoPr members will reflect on the last 10 months and have an opportunity to:  1. Discuss current USAID initiatives and their impact. 2. Identify both effective and ineffective practices in Market Systems Development (MSD) and Market Systems Resilience (MSR). 3. And develop case studies based on real-world examples of successful collaboration.    The workshop kicked off with an engaging activity that visually demonstrated how the decisions of a few market actors can ripple through the entire system.  #Collaboration #MarketSystems #USAID

USAID RLA is proud to acknowledge the efforts made by our resilience partners in their participation and valuable contribution in our communities of practice. #EarlyWarning #Collaboration #USAID