ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly growing textile industry. Apparel Insider has seen a World Bank tender document which shows it is seeking contractors that can improve efficiency in textile mills in Ethiopia as well as lowering production costs and minimising environmental impacts. The news arrives at a time when the Ethiopian government has just announced it is set to start construction of three more industrial parks during the current Ethiopian Fiscal Year 2018/19. Industrial parks will be a key focus of the World Bank project as they are the main tool being used by the Government to develop the textile and footwear industries and are central to Ethiopia’s industrialisation strategy.
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