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insights &
intelligence.
Explore our open-access research findings, empirical project evaluations, strategic working papers, and operational profiles driving sustainability-first systems across Ethiopia and East Africa.
Research Reports
Rigorous academic research, empirical socio-economic analyses, and quantitative baseline assessments exploring informal waste economies, labor stigma, and enterprise-level green practice adoption across Ethiopia.
Psychosocial Determinants of Perceived Well-Being Among Informal Waste Workers at Reppie Landfill Site (Koshe)
Master of Arts in Social Psychology Thesis Summary · Addis Ababa University
A convergent parallel mixed-methods study examining the psychological toll of occupational stigma among 314 informal waste workers at Addis Ababa's primary municipal landfill (Koshe), analyzing correlations between social exclusion, self-esteem, support systems, and overall well-being.
Key Focus & Findings
Green Practice Assessment for MESMER Program: Key Findings and Path Forward
"The will exists. The way is blocked." · Validation Workshop Presentation
Nationwide survey assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) on green technologies across 370 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in 7 regions and 13 cities throughout Ethiopia, illuminating structural capital barriers and targeted pathways for clean transition.
Key Focus & Findings
Project Reports
Field evaluations, rigorous enterprise baseline surveys, and project activity reports capturing our technical assistance, agronomic interventions, and value-chain acceleration for sustainable enterprises.
Baseline Survey Report: 147 Speciality Coffee Farm Enterprises
Hawassa and Jimma Clusters, Ethiopia · 1,590 Hectares Covered
Comprehensive multi-dimensional baseline study surveying 147 coffee farm enterprises across Oromia and Sidama regions. Gathers critical data on agroforestry shade canopy, organic inputs, pruning systems, soil fertility practices, and gender-inclusive farm management.
Key Focus & Findings
USAID CATALYZE MS4G Coffee Farm Enterprises Programme: Final Activity Report
Market Systems for Growth · Technical Assistance & Business Acceleration
Comprehensive final report documenting technical agronomic assistance delivered to 150 coffee farm enterprises and high-touch business acceleration for the top 40 enterprises, detailing productivity gains, market linkages, and eco-certification readiness.
Key Focus & Findings
Working Papers
Strategic working papers, conceptual models, and policy vision documents analyzing circular infrastructure, economic transformation, and public-private partnership models in East Africa.
From Landfill to Learning Hub: Toward Africa's First Circular Economy Excellence Center
S&M Working Paper Series, No. 1 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Explores how municipal solid waste streams and decommissioned dumpsites in Addis Ababa can be revitalized into Africa's premier Circular Economy Excellence Center, blending industrial waste valorization, green job incubation, research, and circular design education.
Key Focus & Findings
Profiles & Other Publications
Official corporate profiles, registered bio-input product dossiers, and multi-regional program profiles defining Soil & More Ethiopia's operational capabilities, innovations, and impact.
BTNG Organic Insecticide: Product Profile (Geraniol 20% SC)
EAA-Registered · Climate-Smart Biological Crop Protection
Detailed product specification and agronomic guide for BTNG Organic Insecticide (Geraniol 20% SC). A 100% biodegradable bio-insecticide registered by the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (valid to 2030), delivering rapid pest control with zero toxic chemical residues.
Key Focus & Findings
Green RISE Africa Programme Profile: Scaling Green Livelihoods
GROW Pillar · Six Regional States across Ethiopia
Strategic overview of the Green RISE Africa Programme, scaling 2,000 nano and micro green enterprises and creating 4,500+ dignified youth jobs (70% young women) across six regional states in Ethiopia through customized mentorship and blended finance.
Key Focus & Findings
Decentralized Carbon Market Initiative Programme Profile
High-Integrity Carbon Removal · Partnership with Blue Glacier Association
Technical and governance profile of S&M's Decentralized Carbon Market Initiative, integrating smallholder agroforestry and pyrolysis biochar credits under Verra VM0042 and Puro.earth methodologies, aligned with Paris Agreement Article 6 principles.
Key Focus & Findings
Soil and More Ethiopia: Corporate Profile 2026
Soil, Systems and Sustainability · 16 Years of Pioneering Impact
Institutional capabilities document presenting Soil and More Ethiopia's 16-year evolution from a pioneering composting initiative in 2010 to an integrated sustainability enterprise across climate action, regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and circular economy.
Key Focus & Findings
Official Ethiopian National Policies & Strategies
Need access to Ethiopia's overarching climate and economic frameworks? We curate direct links to the official Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy, NDC 3.0, National Carbon Market Strategy (2025), National Adaptation Plan (NAP-ETH), Circular Economy Roadmap, Clean Cooking Roadmap, and Regenerative Agriculture Strategy (2026).