IDE ETHIOPIA

Our Infinite Model provides a roadmap for how individuals can participate in the marketplace and move through a process of growth, establishing profitable livelihoods... In the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopian farmers are adopting new practices to enhance a way of life that's been passed down for generations. With the support of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, iDE is working with farmers in Jimma, Ethiopia to practice sustainable coffee production... As we leverage market ecosystems to boost agricultural productivity and provide services to rural communities, we also deploy tactics to help people adapt to changing climates, promoting climate-resilient technologies, encouraging regenerative agriculture, and supporting community-led management of natural resources. We also measure the impact of climate shocks on market systems.

Primary location: Kathmandu Nepal