• Resources ›
  • Creating a More Sustainable and Inclusive Job Market for Women and Youth in Ethiopia
Mefthe Tadesse

Mefthe Tadesse

Mefthe Tadesse is TechnoServe’s regional director for East Africa. She is an international development professional with several years of experience working in commercial businesses, management consultancy, and the NGO sphere, including on-the-ground operational work experience in Ethiopia since 2006.

In her previous role as country director, Mefthe provided strategic leadership to the 200+ staff in TechnoServe’s Ethiopia office. Prior to joining TechnoServe, Mefte also served as the country manager of BBC Media Action in Ethiopia and, on behalf of Ernst & Young, developed privatization strategies for Ethiopian public enterprises and business process improvements for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Mefthe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of London. 

LinkedIn
promoting gender equality in the coffee industry means empowering women farmers and small agribusiness owners

Understanding and Promoting Gender Equality in Coffee Farming

Women play an essential role in the success of small farms and agricultural businesses around the world. But despite the vital role of women farmers, they continue to face inequality and obstacles to earning a decent living. Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso, William Warshauer, CEO of TechnoServe, and Mefthe Tadesse, East Africa Regional Director for TechnoServe, discuss ways to promote gender equality in coffee farming. 

Agriculture,  Coffee,  Women's Economic Empowerment