He says he has witnessed printing prices escalate rapidly without restraint first hand. “As a business entity, we are feeling the impact of rising book prices and raw material costs,” he said. Resolving the issues in the printing industry requires the implementation of various measures,” said Seifedin. Established in 1914, Berhanena Selam currently relies on international imports for 95 percent of its printing paper. However, concerns persist regarding the lack of advocacy and support for the printing industry.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2023 16:08 UTC