The Ministry of Industry has identified 17 sites nationwide for integrated agro-industrial parks, building on existing facilities in Bure, Bulbula, and Yirgalem. Announced at an investment forum in Addis Abeba, the parks aim to boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, expand the domestic market, and generate government revenue. The government is supporting manufacturing industries with targeted policies, infrastructure, and strategies to enhance product quality, diversify goods, and improve production efficiency. The parks, developed at a cost exceeding 36 billion Br, offer fast and comprehensive services to investors. Forum participants expressed strong investment interest while noting challenges in financing, coordination, and organisational structure. Officials noted Ethiopia’s ongoing implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and stressed the importance of leveraging it to enhance competitiveness.

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