In the search for solutions to Africa's food security challenges, attention often turns to new technologies or imported crops. One such example is enset (Ensete ventricosum), a crop that has supported communities in Ethiopia for centuries. Increasingly, it is also gaining interest from young innovators looking to build the food systems of the future. This growing interest is also reflected in the work of Muluken Ekule, whose research explores the role of enset in sustainable food systems. "For me, it was a unique opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial potential hidden within enset, and to combine indigenous knowledge with new business perspectives," he explains.

Source: Ethiopian News March 24, 2026 10:54 UTC