Dazzling headlines, biting reality
Textile and garment industry in Ethiopia
Tesfalem Waldyes, Special to Addis Standard
Over the last six months news coming out of Ethiopia both by the local and international media is awash with tales of international giants heading to Ethiopia to establish either their own production plants or looking for sourcing. From Uniliver to H&M, to Tesco, Walmart and Primark, and many more companies from China and Turkey have added to dazzling headlines of a heaven-like Ethiopia for investment. Companies looking into textile and garment production and sourcing top the news.