Decreasing poverty in Ethiopia (The Borgen Project)

The Borgen Project published an article stating that there have been both strides and setbacks in recent years in the process of decreasing poverty in Ethiopia. Poverty in the region has been steadily falling. Several factors, including increased agriculture and a decreasing fertility rate, are responsible for this decline. However, more needs to be done. Various schemes and initiatives have helped to improve Ethiopia’s quality of life and improve the lives of its populations. According to an IFPRI report, Ethiopia’s total agricultural output in 2013/14 had risen an impressive 124% since 2004/5. With agriculture playing such a large role in Ethiopia’s economy, a continued focus on expanding and commercializing this sector of the economy should continue to help eradicate poverty in the country.