Israeli Water Expert Sees Ethiopia's Potential as Agricultural Superpower

Ravid Levy, Director of WaterEdge.IL, stated that Ethiopia possesses the potential to become an agricultural superpower if it effectively utilizes its water resources and infrastructure. Speaking during the Third Ethiopian Water and Energy Week, Levy emphasized that investments in hydropower and expanding infrastructure are essential foundations for transforming the agricultural sector and accelerating economic development.

The expert highlighted that Israel's experience in water management and technological innovation offers significant opportunities for partnership with Ethiopian institutions. He suggested that collaboration in academic research, smart water monitoring technology, and water loss reduction systems could address Ethiopia's specific water management challenges. Levy concluded that strong government commitment, combined with private sector and university involvement, is crucial to achieving sustainable development in these areas.