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Who We Are & What Drives Us

RIFT is a multidisciplinary consultancy founded by public health professionals, technologists, and community advocates committed to raising Ethiopia's quality of life through evidence, innovation, and partnership.

Our Story

Rise to Invest in Ethiopia
for African Development

RIFT for African Development Consultancy PLC is a multidisciplinary consulting and research firm established by renowned public health professionals with extensive experience in research, health systems, and sustainable development.

We support government institutions, NGOs, international development partners, academic institutions, and private organizations by providing innovative, evidence-based, and client-focused consultancy services across health, nutrition, technology, and sustainable development.

2026

RIFT is Founded

Established in Addis Ababa by a team of public health professionals and researchers to bridge Ethiopia's development gaps.

2026

Research Portfolio Expands

Secured grants from the Gates Foundation and APHRC for health surveillance, nutrition, and data visualization initiatives.

2026

Technology Division Launches

Introduced IT consultancy services, including the Student Management System for Ethiopian schools.

2026

Continental-Scale Partnerships

Launched the PIONEER foodborne disease surveillance project and the Spreading Life to Live youth education initiative.

Who We Are

Our Mission, Vision
& Core Values

Our Vision

To be Ethiopia's most trusted multidisciplinary consultancy — where excellence in health, nutrition, and technology converges to drive sustainable human and economic development across Africa.

Our Mission

To raise the quality of life in Ethiopia and across Africa by delivering locally rooted, evidence-based consultancy in health, nutrition, and technology — empowering institutions, communities, and individuals to rise, invest, and thrive.

Integrity

Honest, transparent, and accountable in everything we do.

Evidence

Every solution grounded in research, data, and real-world context.

Community

People are the center of every project we undertake.

Innovation

African problems deserve African-designed creative solutions.

Impact

We measure success not by projects delivered but by lives changed.

The People

Our Leadership Team

RIFT is led by experienced professionals who combine deep Ethiopian context with world-class consultancy expertise.

Dr. Merga Dheresa Agga - General Manager of RIFT

Dr. Merga Dheresa Agga

General Manager

Leads RIFT's strategic direction and institutional partnerships. Dr. Merga brings deep expertise in development consultancy, institutional management, and cross-sector collaboration across Ethiopia and East Africa.

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