Scenarios for Funding of Land Consolidation in Ethiopia
The study "Scenarios for Funding of Land Consolidation in Ethiopia" is being carried out as part of the "Land Governance (LaGo) in Ethiopia" project, which is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The aim of the project is to increase agricultural productivity and secure land use rights through innovative land consolidation processes in the Amhara and Sidama regions.
Ethiopia is characterized by a highly fragmented agricultural landscape and subsistence farming. Particularly in the highland regions, such as Amhara, many smallholder farmers own numerous scattered plots of land, which significantly impairs the efficiency and productivity of agriculture. The average plot is extremely small, which leads to higher costs and time losses and makes it difficult to use modern agricultural machinery. This fragmentation poses a major challenge to sustainable development and food security.
The study aims to develop sustainable funding models for land consolidation to increase agricultural productivity and at the same time promote the economic stability of rural communities in Ethiopia. The study aims to analyze sound funding models that can contribute to the successful implementation of land consolidation processes in Ethiopia. These models take into account the specific economic, social and political conditions in Ethiopia and offer sustainable solutions for improving agricultural productivity and the economic development of rural areas. Through the participation of numerous stakeholders and the integration of international best practices, the study is able to develop practical and adaptable strategies that contribute to the long-term stability and development of Ethiopian agriculture.
IAK Agrar Consulting GmbH is the lead partner in the consortium with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), represented by the Chair of Land Management and Rural Development.