Ethiopia Sets $US30 Billion Textile Export Target for 2030July 25, 2017 - Ethiopia has set a target of $US30bn in export earnings by 2030 for the country's fledging textile and garment sector. The Ethiopian Ministry of Industry made the remarks during a workshop to promote the Ethiopian textile industry. Ethiopia has nearly 175 textile units, however, the country is in the throes of developing several major textile parks. Ethiopia is also looking to increase cotton production to feed its textile sector. Verisk Maplecroft has identified serious concerns around land grabs, child labour and water pollution with regards to Ethiopia's cotton sector.

Source: Ethiopian News July 25, 2017 12:11 UTC