Lead organisation: MetaMeta Research
Local partners
- Mekelle University
- The Regional Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development Amhara
- ASAL Consultancy Ltd
MetaMeta Research and partners received funding to transform the way roads – conduits for modern commerce and life – are planned and built in the Horn of Africa by introducing innovative designs and improved guidelines to harvest rainwater, prevent soil erosion, and improve use of roadside land.
By bringing together government authorities, water and climate experts, and roadside communities – especially women and the poor, this team worked to ensure that road construction efforts produce multiple benefits for all communities and enhance resilience. Click here to download the solution statement.
Key Achievements:
- MetaMeta has supported over 4 million beneficiaries, trained over 3,000 people and 55 institutions which have now incorporated road water management into their activities.
- The Green Roads principles have been adopted by the Federal Government of Ethiopia, endorsed by the World Bank and interest has been shows by the Asian Development Bank.
- 84,254 ha in Amhara and Tigray have seen beneficial road water management practices implemented.
- Increased knowledge of roads and water systems gained through work on the project. Launched the website: Green Roads for Water.
- Secured funding from the IKEA Foundation for Green Future Farming and from Nuffic through the Orange Knowledge Program, which will include training on Green Roads for Water