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EXPORT PROMOTION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN ETHIOPIA

Strengthening the provincial economy through focused horticultural association development

The partner association, EHPEA, was developed and professionalised with targeted consulting and support services. By developing services and training programmes for member companies, Germany's involvement helped to promote exports and secure jobs in the country.

Facts

Ethiopia
11/2017 – 12/2023
BMZ and sequa gGmbH

Key topics

Employment promotion / job integration
Cooperation with companies
Projects for chambers and associations

Target group

Export-oriented companies in the horticultural sector in Ethiopia

Export as a development opportunity

Visitors and employees in traditional Ethiopian costume stand at the decorated EHPEA booth

As a traditional agricultural country, exports of raw materials and products from agriculture and horticulture are important pillars of economic development and a source of income for Ethiopia.

In addition to generating export earnings from cut flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables, the horticultural sector in particular also makes a significant contribution to food security in the country. At the same time, this labour-intensive sector is an important factor for employment and development, especially in the rural areas.

This project was funded and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via sequa gGmbH.

International know-how is sought after

Ethiopian and German experts sit for expert discussions at the EHPEA booth 3. Image rights: Torsten Schultheß, bbw

Thanks to the German and international experts, the internal organisational structure, financial sustainability and public positioning of the partner association EHPEA (Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association) in Addis Ababa were strengthened.

New services have improved social standards, environmental protection and sustainability at member companies, which operate in clusters across the country. A state-certified training centre was set up and equipped at EHPEA. Participation in national and international trade fairs was increased.