Ethiopia: World Bank Provides Support for Agriculture Growth, Better Livelihood Opportunities

ADDIS ABABA - The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors approved an 80 million USD grant to support Ethiopia to boost agricultural productivity and enhance market access for smallholder farmers.

According to the World Bank's 2019 Poverty Assessment for Ethiopia, agricultural growth was a key driver of poverty reduction over the past decade. Additional financing for the Second Agricultural Growth Project (AGPII) will further increase the economic potential of Ethiopia's agricultural sector.

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