The Better Mill initiative launched in Ethiopia in 2016 has now received Government support and aims to reach 74 factories by 2020. The Better Mill initiative works directly with 12 local textile factoriesAn initiative aimed at promoting sustainable production in Ethiopia's textile sector has received government approval – an achievement seen as crucial to the programme's success. Its scope was expanded in 2017 and it now works directly with 12 local textile factories on cleaner production and decent work. The aim is to reach 74 factories by 2020, with direct technical support and indirect support such as peer-to-peer sessions, industry workshops and knowledge exchange sessions between factories. As part of the Better Mill programme, Solidaridad is planning to develop a Buyers Forum, which aims to create a neutral space for pre-competitive collaboration between buyers in Ethiopia and more leverage for promoting corporate social responsibility in the region.

Source: Ethiopian News December 13, 2017 15:00 UTC