Ethiopia, once reliant on wheat imports, has claimed to achieve self-sufficiency and export a surplus under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s agricultural modernization program. The country even reported producing as much wheat as Ukraine in 2023. However, an analysis by The Economist suggests the wheat boom may be overstated. Independent production estimates and trade data indicate that while Ethiopia has increased wheat production, it falls short of the figures claimed by the government. This discrepancy raises concerns not only for Ethiopia’s 129 million citizens but also for other nations and multilateral organizations looking to replicate the program’s success.
Source: The Economist
