Advancing Decent Work in Ethiopia Coffee and Horticulture Value Chains

About this project

<p>The project aims to tackle persistent labour shortages, informality, and productivity constraints in two of Ethiopia's most important export sectors. Coffee and horticulture provide livelihoods for millions of people, generate substantial export earnings, and are central to rural economic development, yet they continue to face challenges such as child and forced labour, weak occupational safety and health (OSH) standards, gender inequality, low wages, and limited market access. With implementation period of 51 months (October 2025¿December 2029), the project will be implemented through the <strong>ONE ILO SIRAYE Programme</strong> using a systems-based, area-focused approach in selected coffee-growing regions and priority horticulture value chains. By combining enterprise-level interventions with sector coordination and policy reform, the project seeks to foster a more inclusive, resilient, and competitive sector that supports sustainable economic growth, decent employment, and compliance with international labour and environmental standards.</p><p>The project will strengthen legal and institutional frameworks to prevent child and forced labour, improve occupational safety and health, and promote responsible business conduct through enhanced awareness, monitoring, and access to justice. It will also support enterprises in improving workplace practices, productivity, and compliance with labour standards while reinforcing the capacity of institutions and social partners to…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Ethiopia

Sectors

Agricultural development

Focus

Biodiversity · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesDesertification · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesNutrition · Also contributes

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION RGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVA

Accountable

International Labour Organisation - Assessed Contributions

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2025-PC-52866.

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