On 24th September 2024, a landmark occasion unfolded at the Ramada Hotel in Addis Ababa, marking the launch of the Ethiopia-Kenya Pulse Trade Project. Spearheaded by the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) in partnership with AGRA and supported by the generous contributions of the Mastercard Foundation, this innovative initiative aims to catalyze inclusive, export-oriented pulse trade between Ethiopia and Kenya, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth in East Africa. The one-day event gathered 41 key stakeholders, including project team members, partners, project beneficiaries, and government officials, to align on the project’s goals and objectives. The workshop facilitated collaboration through discussions and brainstorming sessions, aimed at securing stakeholder commitment and refining the implementation plan based on feedback. Notable outcomes included a revised project implementation plan, an agreed stakeholder engagement strategy, and the signing of grain trade intent agreements valued at USD 6M between pulses importers and exporters.

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