PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

603092

Primary Business Area

Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services

Disclosure Date

Oct 11, 2020

Country

Ethiopia

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

May 22, 2019

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

Estimated Total Budget Pending
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Apr 12, 2024

Project Estimated Start Date

May 22, 2019

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2022

Project Description

The objective of the project is to increase the availability of poultry products into the rural market through professionalizing the distribution system of improved poultry breeds and feed in four main regions of the country. The project activities will be implemented jointly with ETHIOCHICKEN over 3 years. The project will engage mainly with the client and its distribution system (i.e. poultry agents and feed dealers) to strengthen its operation and facilitate its growth. The advisory project comes before the IFC investment, to demonstrate the viability of such innovative business model and its potential replication for development impact. The project will have two main objectives: 1. Increase the effectiveness and professionalize 1,000 Ethiochicken agents and 70 feed dealers through customized training and coaching 2. Design input sourcing business model for feedmill aimed at improving quality through better management and storage.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation