Delegates from The Spanish Cooperation Central and Eastern Africa Department Visit Ethiopia

From June 10th to June 18th, Mr. Pablo Gan Quesada, Technical Counsel for Central and Eastern Africa, and Ms. Oriana Ramirez, Head of the Health Department of the Spanish Cooperation visited Ethiopia. Their visit included a tour of various project sites under the Women, Coffee, and Climate initiative, with notable activities on June 13th in Jimma.

The delegation, along with representatives from OSSREA, WICE, EFD, ECTA, and JARC, visited Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC). Presentations were held at JARC, showcasing the project’s achievements and goals. Following the presentations, the visitors toured the lab and greenhouses, observing coffee and pineapple seedlings. They also visited a local farmer’s demo farm supported by JARC, which features an integrated farming system with coffee, fruits, bananas, honey, and spices.

This visit underscores the collaborative efforts in addressing the impact of climate change on the coffee sector while empowering women in the value chain. The initiative aims to enhance socio-ecological resilience and promote sustainable practices within the coffee industry.

The engagement of such high-profile delegates highlights the international support and recognition of the Women, Coffee and Climate Project’s efforts in promoting gender equality and environmental sustainability within the crucial coffee sector in Ethiopia.