Bean-based Shiro Processing Inclusive Business in Ethiopia

A propos du partenariat

Éthiopie

Cultures de base

This partnership aims to diversify beans market by starting to process Shiro locally. In 2018, the union piloted manual processing and assessed the potential of the business with good results. Therefore, the union aims to start semi-automated bean based-Shiro processing for its nutritional benefit and affordability while at the same time creating vibrant local demand for the produce of small-holder farmers.

About the business champion

The Ras-Gaint Farmers Cooperative Union is the grassroots champion leading this partnership. The union is in the city of Nefas Mewcha town in Amhara state. It is mainly involved in the trade of beans, supply of agricultural inputs and industrial products, and capacity building of small farmers. The union is the only market destination for the beans produced by smallholder farmers and it is mainly engaged in the export of these product.

Key interventions

Availing affordable, nutritious Shiro for BoP consumers

MSMEs development

Nutrition education

Empower smallholder farmers and Cooperatives through access to services

Introduce Biofort varieties and agronomic practices

Facilitate access to finance