By Goshu Melisew
Scholars urged stakes to work en bloc to ensure food security in Ethiopia.
The call came here today at a workshop organized by the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences under the theme: Why is Ethiopia Still Held Captive by Persistent Food Insecurity?"
While hammering out issues, the scholars, most of whom constitute Ethiopia’s food security-savvy elite, have shared experiences. The scholars delved into the thorny issue of why Ethiopia remains trapped in an endless cycle of food insecurity while sunk in a sea of untapped resources.
They emphasized the need to work in collaboration with the government, academia, and the private sector. This, the scholars underscored, helps effectively implement policies and technologies that support food self-sufficiency in Ethiopia.
Scholars have singled out climate change and infrastructure deficits as stumbling blocks in the way of agricultural productivity. The discussions also revolved around remedies such as sustainable farming and policy reforms, aiming to harness Ethiopia's full potential and achieve food security.//