Within the Programme for Country Partnership Ethiopia (PCP) the textile and apparel sector represents one of the most prominent ones for supporting a sustainable industrial development of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia can develop the textile and apparel sector successfully. A high raw materials potential, low wages and low energy costs give it a comparative advantage over other countries and regions.
Since 2010 the Ethiopian government has put effort to improve, support and expand the textile industry, both in serving the domestic market, but mainly with the aim to export and be competitive at the global market.
This video is a brief presentation of the textile industry in Ethiopia presenting business opportunities offered by the sector.