Ethiopia-Kudumbashree State Poverty Eradication Mission of Kerala under Knowledge Partnership Programme

Region Ethiopia
Years 2012–2016
Partners DFID (now FCDO)
Ethiopia-Kudumbashree State Poverty Eradication Mission of Kerala under Knowledge Partnership Programme

The project supported knowledge exchange between India and Ethiopia to assess the adaptability of the Kudumbashree model for strengthening women's empowerment and community-based poverty reduction initiatives in Ethiopia.

Assessing Transferable Development Models

Studying proven development approaches from India and evaluating the feasibility of adapting the Kudumbashree model in collaboration with the Governments of Ethiopia and Kerala.

Designing a Context-Responsive Programme

Providing technical support for programme design to tailor the Kudumbashree approach to Ethiopia's institutional and socio-economic context.

Strengthening Institutional Capacity

Supporting capacity building, mentoring, and system development to enable effective implementation and long-term sustainability.