Ethiopia Launches 15-Year Cotton Development StrategyOctober 14, 2017 - As part of its effort to augment its textile sector, Ethiopia’s government has launched a 15 years National Cotton Development Strategy aimed at positioning Ethiopia as the top cotton producer in Africa. The implementation of the strategy would enable Ethiopia to become top cotton producer in Africa from the current 10th place. In connection with cotton production, the volume is projected to reach 502,000 and 2,596,000 tons after five years and in 2032 respectively. Despite the country’s irrigation potential and land fertility, the nation has not benefited from cotton production as expected. EP Garment Sector Head Barry Fisher said the strategy comes up with good recommendations that will help to bring cotton sector into industrialization process.

Source: Ethiopian News October 14, 2017 21:45 UTC