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Government of Ethiopia

5 to 8 MARCH 2018ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA

PROGRAMME

AGRO-PROCESSING – AN EPICENTER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE ETHIOPIAN ECONOMY

SECOND INTERNATIONAL AGRO-INDUSTRY INVESTMENT FORUM

In partnership with:

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DAY 15 March 2018

8:00 am Registration

2:00-5:00 pm High-level opening session

Master of Ceremony Mr. Shimeles Lemma

Welcoming remarks H.E. Mr. Ahmed Abtew, Minister of Industry, Ethiopia

Statements by high-level dignitaries H.E. Mr. Tan Jian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, EthiopiaMr. Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaH.E. Prof. Victor Harison, Commissioner for Economic Affairs, African Union CommissionMr. Phil Hogan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission (video message)

Keynote speechMr. LI Yong, Director General, UNIDO

Keynote and official opening address H.E. Dr. Mulatu Teshome, President, Ethiopia

Group photo

Official inauguration of exhibition H.E. Dr. Mulatu Teshome, President of Ethiopia, and Mr. LI Yong, Director General of UNIDO

5:00 pm Welcome reception

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DAY 26 March 2018

8:30-10:30 am Session 1: Investment climate and growth of the private sector in EthiopiaIn order to sustain Ethiopia’s high economic growth rate, recent government reforms and incentives have created new investment and business opportunities in the industrial sector. The session will introduce Ethiopia’s business environment and investment climate, including government efforts to attract leading global firms through the establishment of state-of-the-art industrial parks and the development of related investment incentives. Representatives of international companies operating in the country will talk about their respective experiences of investing in Ethiopia.

Moderator Mr. Henok Assefa, Chief Executive Officer, Precise Consult International, Ethiopia

PresentationInvestment in Ethiopia – Current status and future prospectsMr. Abebe Abebayehu, Deputy Commissioner, Ethiopian Investment Commission

Panellists Engineer Melaku Ezezew, President, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations Mr. Ghidey Debessu, Director, Frigorifico Boran Foods Plc., Allana Group, EthiopiaMr. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman, Fairfax Africa Fund, United States of AmericaMs. Francesca Secondari, BonelliErede, Italy

10:30-11:00 am Coffee break

11:00-12:30 pm Session 2: Financing opportunities for the business sector The session will look at opportunities for accessing finance for investment in agro-industry and allied sectors. The government will present incentives for investing in existing and new industrial parks. A panel discussion featuring representatives of development finance institutions, international financial institutions and national banks will further elaborate on financing possibilities for the business sector.

Moderator Dr. Gebrehiwot Ageba, Director of Programmes, Ethiopian Development Research Institute

PanellistsMr. Admassu Tadesse, President and Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Development BankMr. Getahun Nana, President, Development Bank of Ethiopia

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Dr. Abdul Kamara, Country Director for Ethiopia, African Development BankDr. Ulac Han Demirag, Representative and Country Director for Ethiopia and South Sudan, International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentDr. Yohannes Ayalew, Vice-Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia Mr. Adamou Labara, Country Manager for Ethiopia, International Finance Corporation

Q&A session

12:30-2:00 pm Lunch break

2:00-3:30 pm Session 3: An introduction to Ethiopia’s agricultural potential This session will introduce government initiatives that promote agricultural commercialization and incentives that support private sector engagement in the agricultural sector, focusing on sub-sectors with comparatively high growth and investment potential. In particular, the session will highlight untapped investment opportunities in the following sub-sectors: livestock (e.g. beef and dairy sectors, small ruminant production and marketing, apiculture and fisheries), horticulture (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, aromatic and medicinal plants), including the 5,000 ha of land designated for the development of horticulture clusters; oil and plantation crops including sesame, cotton, coffee and tea; and industrial crops such as sugarcane, durum wheat and malt barley.

Moderator Dr. Teshome Wale, Senior Director, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia

PresentationsThe crop sub-sector - Current status and future prospectsH.E. Dr. Eyasu Abreha, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia

The livestock sub-sector – Current status and future prospectsH.E. Dr. Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes, State Minister, Ministry of Livestock and Fishery, Ethiopia

Panellists H.E. Dr. Eyasu Abreha, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia

H.E. Dr. Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes, State Minister, Ministry of Livestock and Fishery, Ethiopia

Mr. Khalid Bomba, Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia

Mr. Jemal Ahmed, Managing Director, Horizon Plantations Plc., Ethiopia

Q&A session

3:30-4:00 pm Coffee break

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4:00-5:30 pm Session 4 part I: Investment opportunities in integrated agro-industrial parks In order to support the growth of the agro-processing sector, the government plans to establish integrated agro-industrial parks (IAIPs) across 17 zones in the country. These parks will focus on adding value to locally sourced agricultural products, and provide firms with access to infrastructure, utilities and business services, thus addressing many constraints related to private sector development. The concentration of activities and services in one area is expected to facilitate economies of scale for the transformation of agricultural products for export or further commercialization.

This session will present current progress in the establishment of the first four pilot IAIPs. It will also highlight specific investment opportunities and incentives offered for companies interested in operating within these parks. The session will also present different opportunities for private sector involvement in the development of the remaining 13 IAIPs.

Short introductory video

Moderator Mr. Khalid Bomba, Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia

PresentationH.E. Dr. Mebrahtu Meles, State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Ethiopia

PanellistsMr. Usman Surur, Director General, Ethiopian Cooperative AgencyDr. Shirish Anant Shirsat, Chief Executive Officer, Allanasons Ltd., EthiopiaMr. Elias Genete, Managing Director, Agro Prom International Plc., EthiopiaMr. Gao Lei, General Manager of CGC Overseas Construction Ethiopia Ltd., Managing Director of CGCOC East Africa, Assistant President of CGCOC GROUP CO. Ltd., ChinaMr. Dong Xiao Yang, Chief Executive Officer, Valle Verde Foods Plc., EthiopiaMr. Joost Heij, General Manager, Selet Hulling Plc., Ethiopia

Q&A session

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DAY 37 March 2018

8:30-9:45 am Session 4 part II: Investment opportunities in agro-processing While Ethiopia has penetrated international markets for various food products, imports continue to grow: food imports in 2010 accounted for US$ 959 million and in 2015 reached US$ 1.69 billion. Given the agriculture potential of Ethiopia, combined with state-of-the-art industrial infrastructure, the country could drastically reduce its food imports with additional processing capacity.

This session will look into specific agro-processing opportunities and associated investment incentives in sub-sectors such as coffee, oilseeds, cereals, dairy, honey, and fruits and vegetables, aimed at the country’s large internal market as well as international markets.

Moderator Mr. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman, Fairfax Africa Fund, United States of America

PresentationDr. Adugna Debella, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Horticulture and Agriculture Investment Authority

PanellistsMr. Aklilu Habtu, Director, Ethiopian Inflight Catering, Ethiopian Airlines Mr. Girish Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Processpack Ltd., India

Q&A session

9:45-11:00 am Session 4 part III: Investment opportunities in downstream products of the sugar industryThe Government of Ethiopia has undertaken the development of ten new sugar factories across the country, including regions where the new IAIPs are being established. This session will present specific investment opportunities in downstream products of the sugar industry, including paper, renewable energy, ethylene and animal feed. Joint venture opportunities in sugar factories will also be presented.

Moderator Dr. Eng. Abubaker Yimam, Dean of Chemical and Bio-Chemical Department, Addis Ababa University

Presentation Mr. Endawek Abite, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Sugar Corporation

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PanellistsH.E. Mr. Beyene Gebremeskel, State Minister, Ministry of Public Enterprises, Ethiopia Mr. Adam Iskounen, Managing Director, Cevital International, AlgeriaMr. Endawek Abite, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Sugar Corporation

Q&A session

11:00-11:30 am Coffee break

11:30-12:30 pm Session 5: Investment opportunities in agro-logistics and services There is increasing demand and opportunity for investment in machinery and equipment related to the processing of food and beverages in Ethiopia. This includes meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, sugar and sugar products, brewery, winery, soft drinks, and the bottling of mineral water, among others. There is also growing demand for firms specialized in agro-logistics that provide integrated cold chain solutions, from cold storage facilities to refrigerated transport of fresh and frozen food products.

The production and distribution of packaging materials and related technology also offers ample opportunities for investment, given that almost all Ethiopian food processing companies import ready-made packaging for products such as biscuits, pasta, flour, cooking oil, milk, water, juice, coffee and tea, among others.

This session will focus on investment opportunities in: the provision of machinery for processing of food and beverages (targeting Ethiopian food processors); local production and supply of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials for perishable and non-perishable food products; and the provision of integrated cold chain solutions and bulk transportation.

Moderator Mr. Merafe Marcos, Chief of Staff, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia

PresentationMr. Fitsum Abadi, Managing Director, Cargo Division, Ethiopian Airlines

Panellists Mr. Roba Megersa, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics CorporationMr. Abraham Tadesse, Chairperson, Goda Bottle and Glass Share Company, EthiopiaMr. Shewangizaw Kifle, Director, Business Development Department, Ethiopian Railways Corporation

Q&A session

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch break

1:30-2:45 pm Session 6: The Ethiopian textile and garment sectorAn abundance of raw materials, a vast labour force and low energy costs give the Ethiopian textile and garment sector a comparative advantage over other countries and regions. This includes processes from the spinning, weaving and finishing of textile fabrics to the manufacturing of knitted and crocheted fabrics, carpets and sportswear. In this session, representatives of the government, sector specific institutes and associations, and the international business sector will discuss investment opportunities in the production of cotton fibers, textiles and garments.

Moderator H.E. Mr. Tadesse Haile, State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ethiopia

PresentationMr. Yared Mesfine, Deputy Director General, Textile Industry Development Institute, Ethiopia

Panellists Mr. Sehul Terusen, Ethiopian Investment Commission Mr. Yusuf Aydeniz, Chief Executive Officer, AYKA Addis, Ethiopia Ms. Erica van Schaik, Managing Director, Velocity Apparelz Companies Plc., EthiopiaMr. Ashish Agrawal, General Manager and Group Chief Executive Officer, Kanoria Africa Textile Plc., Ethiopia

Q&A session

2:45-4:00 pm Session 7: The Ethiopian leather and leather products sectorWith an annual production of 5 million tons of hides, 8.1 million tons of sheepskin and 7.5 million tons of goatskin, Ethiopia’s leather industry offers immense investment potential. In this session, representatives of the government, sector specific institutes and associations, and the international business sector will discuss investment opportunities from tanning to the finishing and manufacturing of luggage items, handbags, saddlery and harness, footwear, garments and other leather goods.

Moderator Prof. Dr. Mwinyikiona Mwinyihija, Executive Director, COMESA Leather and Leather Products Institute

PresentationMr. Wondu Legesse, Director General, Leather Industry Development Institute, Ethiopia

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PanellistsMs. Zhang Yunqi, Deputy President, Huajian Group, China Mr. Kumar Kaul, General Manager, George Shoe Ethiopia Plc., Ethiopia Mr. Israr Meccha Ahmed, Owner and General Manager, Farida Tannery, India Mr. Tatek Yirga, President, Ethiopian Leather Industry Association

Q&A session

4:00-4:30 pm Coffee break

4:30-6:00 pm Closing session

Key takeaways and the way aheadMr. Philippe Scholtès, Managing Director, UNIDO

Vote of thanks and official closingH.E. Dr. Mebrahtu Meles, State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Ethiopia

DAY 48 March 2018

Field visitParticipants can choose between four different visits around Addis Ababa:

• Option I: Bole Lemi industrial park• Option II: Ethiopian Airlines cargo • Option III: Ethiopian railway substation • Option IV: Dukem Eastern Industrial Zone

Buses will depart from the Millennium Hall at 8:00 am and the visits will be concluded around 12:00 pm.

Duration of the event

Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings

Exhibition for national and international companies

Institutions representing agro-industry sectors and supporting government agencies• Livestock / Meat• Poultry• Animal Feed• Honey & Beeswax• Horticulture, Veg, Fruits• Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise• Ethiopian Railways Corporation• Ethio Telecom• Milling Industry• Sweets & Sugar• Processed Food• Pulses, Oilseeds & Spices

Selected exhibitors from the private sector

• F.D.R.E. Ministry of Industry• Agricultural Transformation Agency• Textile & Garment• Ethiopian Investment Commission • Coffee• Leather & Leather Products• Tigray Region Investment• Energy• Amhara Region Investment Commission• Oromia Industrial Parks Development Corporation • SNNPRS Industrial Parks Development

• Organic Export Abattoir• Verde Beef Processing Plc.• Alema Kodjis Feed Plc., Alema Farms Plc &

Leos Food Complex• Gerado Poultry Farm• Hage Farms Plc.• Hawassa Poultry Farm• Sw poultry Farm• Friendship Agro-industry Plc.• Kaliti Animal Feed Enterprise• Haile and Alem International Plc.• Houmpty Plc.• Simret Manufacture of Honey and Honey

products and Agricultural Equipment Trade• Sheka Nordic Honey & Beeswax Development

Industry• Africa Plc.• Ahwan food complex • Bless Agri-Food Laboratory Service Plc.• Booez Food Complex Plc.• Chilalo Food Complex• Faffa Foods S.C.• K.O.J.J. Food Complex Plc.• HAMARESSA EDIBLE OIL FACTORY• Healthcare Food Plc.• Sela-Goja Oil Flitration Factory Plc.• Kaki Plc.• Asku Plc.• Cado Ind.Fruit & vegetable processing• Fasika spices

• THEDAY Agro industry Plc.• East Africa Gate / EA Gate• Brothers AH-WAN Industry Plc.• Salim Wazian Yahya Food Mfg Plc.• YSO Spices• Allied Chemicals• Repi Soap & Detergent S.C.• Moyee Coffee• Tomoca Coffee Plc.• AB Leather • Hindu Leather craft• Kotkeet Trading Plc.• Peacock Footwear• Warka Leather products• East Africa Agri Business Plc.• Jalannera Coffee Export and Coffee Farm Plc.• CBA Garment factory Plc.• GG Super Garment• Kanoria Chemicals Industries Ltd.• Yirgalem Addis Textile Factory, Plc.• Leather industry development Institute • Prima pasta• Nazreth Samuna• Bekas Chemical and Detergent• Addis Modjo Edible Oil• UNIDO & Russian Federation• Hebei Pingle Flour Machinery Group Co. Ltd• Bajaj• Kumarl Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd., India

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LIST OF EXHIBITORS

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BIOGRAPHIES OF SPEAKERS, MODERATORS, PRESENTERS AND PANELLISTS

High-level opening session

H.E. Dr. Mulatu Teshome, President, Ethiopia

Mulatu Teshome was elected President of Ethiopia by a unanimous parliamentary vote on 7 October 2013. Prior to his current role, he served as Ambassador to Turkey (2005-2013), was elected as Speaker of the House of Federation in 2002, and served as Minister of Agriculture from 2001 to 2002. Dr. Teshome was Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation from 1995 to 2001. During this time, he was in charge of international economic cooperation for bilateral and multilateral affairs at numerous negotiations and consultation meetings with Ethiopia’s development partners. Dr. Teshome served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China (1994-1995) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan (1992-1994), as well as being non-resident Ambassador to Thailand, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines. He joined the Foreign Ministry as counselor in 1991.

Dr. Teshome holds a Master of Arts in law and diplomacy and an international relations degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, United States of America. He obtained a Bachelor degree in political economy and philosophy from Beijing University, as well as a Master of Law and a PhD degree from the same university.

Mr. Li Yong, Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Li Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has an extensive career as a senior economic and financial policymaker. As Vice-Minister of Finance for the People’s Republic of China and member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank for a decade, Mr. Li was involved in setting and harmonizing fiscal, monetary and industrial policies, and in supporting economic growth in China. He pushed forward financial sector reform and prompted major financial institutions to establish corporate governance, deal with toxic assets and strengthen risk management. Mr. Li has given great importance to fiscal and financial measures in favour of agricultural development and small and medium-sized enterprises, the cornerstones for creating economic opportunities, reducing poverty and promoting gender equality. He played a key role in China’s cooperation with multilateral development organizations, such as the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank.

H.E. Mr. Ahmed Abtew, Minister of Industry, Ethiopia

Ahmed Abtew is the Minister of Industry of Ethiopia. He has over 20 years of experience in high-level government positions. He is the former Deputy Governor of the Amhara Regional State and Head of the Bureau of Industry and Urban Development. He has also worked as Bureau Head of Finance and Economic Development, Bureau Head of Trade, Industry and Urban Development, and other bureaus of the Government of Ethiopia.

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H.E. Mr. Tan Jian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Ethiopia

Tian Jian is the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ethiopia since December 2017. Prior to this role, he served as Counselor and Deputy Director-General to the Department of International Organizations and Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Between 2007 and 2011, he was Special Assistant to the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. He served as Counselor to the Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland between 2001 and 2007. Before this, he held several positions with the Government of China, starting his career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1987.

Mr. Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Abdalla Hamdok is the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) since November 2011. He has over 30 years of experience as a senior policy analyst and economist addressing diverse development challenges of the African policy landscape, primarily in the fields of governance, institutional analysis, public sector reforms, regional integration and resource management. From 2001 onwards, Mr. Hamdok headed successively ECA’s portfolio of activities on development policy management, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and regional integration, and governance and public administration. By way of an interlude from 2003 to 2008, he served the International IDEA as Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East.

Earlier, he held the positions of Chief Technical Advisor (1995-1997) at the International Labour Organization, Zimbabwe; Principal Policy Economist (1997-2001) at the African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire; Head of the Public Sector Group and Member of the management committee (1993-1995) at Deloitte & Touche Management Consultants, Zimbabwe; and senior official (1981-1987) at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of Sudan. Abdalla Hamdok holds a PhD and a Master of Arts from the School of Economic Studies, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

Mr. Phil Hogan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission

Phil Hogan serves as Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development for the European Commission, a post he holds since 2014. He previously served as Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in the Government of Ireland (2011-2014,) President of the Council of EU Environment Ministers in 2013, Chairman of the European People’s Party of Environment Ministers (2012-2014) and has held numerous positions representing the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party of Ireland, including as Chairperson of the Party and as Minister of State at the Department of Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and geography from the University College Cork, Ireland.

Master of Ceremony

Mr. Shimeles Lemma, Freelance Consultant

Shimeles Lemma is a freelance consultant working in the areas of training, media and public relations. He is also a Cambridge certified Examiner Trainer for the International English Language Testing System. He also has years of experience as a Lecturer, Department Head, and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Unity University, Ethiopia. Mr. Lemma has a Bachelor of Education in Literature and English, and a Master of Philosophy in English from the University of Bergen, Norway.

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Session 1: Investment climate and growth of the private sector in Ethiopia

Mr. Henok Assefa, Chief Executive Officer, Precise Consult International, Ethiopia Henok Assefa is the Chief Executive Officer of Precise Consult International in Ethiopia, of which he is also the founder and principal. Under his leadership, Precise Consult has led more than 200 strategic engagements with investors, government agencies and development partners. He holds a Bachelor degree and a Master degree in economics from Fordham University, New York, United States of America.

Mr. Abebe Abebayehu, Deputy Commissioner, Ethiopian Investment CommissionAbebe Abebayehu is Deputy Commissioner at the Ethiopian Investment Commission where he leads work on policy research, investment promotion and investment climate reform. He has more than a decade of experience in economic policy and regulatory reforms, negotiations of international trade and investment agreements, and academic research and teaching. He previously led an International Finance Corporation advisory project that supported the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority in enhancing the trade logistics sector. His other previous roles include serving as Senior PSD Specialist at the Ethiopian Public Private Consultative Forum Secretariat, Senior Trade Attorney at the World Trade Organization Accession Plus Project, and academic and research positions, including teaching international law courses at Addis Ababa University. He holds Master of Law degrees from the University of Dundee, the University of Western Cape, and from Addis Ababa University where he received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal.

Engineer Melaku Ezezew, President, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral AssociationsMelaku Ezezew is President of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations and a strong advocate of private sector development in Ethiopia. He has worked in various positions in the business sectors for the past 17 years. Formerly, he served as President of the Amhara Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, prior to which he was President of the Gondar Chamber of Commerce and Sectors Associations. Mr. Ezezew holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Addis Ababa University and a Master degree in business administration.

Mr. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman, Fairfax Africa Fund, United States of AmericaZemedeneh Negatu is the Global Chairman of the Fairfax Africa Fund. He previously served as the Managing Partner for Ernst & Young (E&Y) in Ethiopia and the Head of the Transaction Advisory Services for Eastern Africa, which included Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and several other countries. Before that he served on the firm’s Africa board and as a member of the E&Y Global Partner Council. Mr. Negatu has extensive experience living and working around the world including in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Saudi Arabia. His global clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to Latin American multinationals. He has advised clients across Africa in various sectors, including financial services, airlines, telecommunication, manufacturing and agro-industry. Previously, Mr. Negatu led the E&Y team which helped transform Ethiopian Airlines into Africa’s second biggest airline and more profitable than all African airlines combined. He has a business degree from Howard University, Washington D.C., completed the LSE programme at the Harvard Business School, Boston, in addition to being a Certified Public Accountant.

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Ms. Francesca Secondari, BonelliErede, ItalyFrancesca Secondari joined BonelliErede in 2003 as a trainee lawyer and progressed within the firm over the past 15 years. In 2016, she was appointed as Local Partner at the firm’s office in Cairo. Ms. Secondari leads coordination with other BonelliErede offices, BonelliErede’s Egyptian partner and other law firms in African countries for crossborder matters. She is currently directly involved in drafting and negotiating mergers and acquisitions and, in particular, share purchase agreements, mergers, de-mergers, group reorganization, shareholders agreements, investment agreements, purchase and disposition of assets, put and call option agreements, and coordination of due diligence processes. As per general corporate matters, she assists clients in relation to major transactions, drafting and negotiation of by-laws and of other commercial agreements, and assists clients in managing complex cross border transactions. Her past experience also includes assisting clients in respect to banking and real estate matters. She also served as supporting general counsel at one of the most prominent luxury brands. Ms. Secondari holds a law degree from the University of Perugia.

Session 2: Financing opportunities for the business sector

Dr. Gebrehiwot Ageba, Director of Programmes, Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI)Gebrehiwot Ageba Kebede has 17 years of post-PhD experience in international organizations, academic administration and research management positions, different academic committees, academic and research work, policy advice, board memberships, and consultancies in a number of African countries. He also worked as Senior Economic Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme in Malawi, and coordinated and contributed to the preparation of the 2015 Malawi National Human Development Report on Inclusive Growth, among other documents. At the Addis Ababa University (AAU), he was Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, and member of the Senate, the Council of Graduate Studies, and the Board of Trustees of the Horn of Africa Regional Environment Center based in AAU. He also served in different teaching and supervisory positions, and was a member of the Editorial Board of the Ethiopian Journal of Development Research and of the Executive Committee at the Ethiopian Economic Association. He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and a Master degree from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. He has also received certificates in macroeconomic modelling from Harvard University and in competition and regulation from Athens University.

Mr. Admassu Tadesse, President and Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Development BankAdmassu Tadesse is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trade and Development Bank. Prior to this appointment, he served as top executive for 10 years at the Development Bank of South Africa where he was responsible for international finance and investment as well as corporate strategy development. Earlier in his career, he served in various managerial and technical capacities at specialized United Nations agencies. Mr. Tadesse is also the Vice-Chairman of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions, and a member of the Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Directors of South Africa. He serves on several international boards and trust funds. An economist and banker, Mr. Tadesse studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Wits Business School and the University of Western Ontario. He also trained in advanced management and banking at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.


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Mr. Getahun Nana, President, Development Bank of EthiopiaGetahun Nana serves as the President of Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) since November 2016. DBE is a specialized development finance institution, mandated with the provision of development credit to priority area projects. Previously, he served as Vice-Governor for Financial Stability at the National Bank of Ethiopia for seven years before his assignment to DBE. He has worked over 20 years at the central bank holding different posts. Some of Mr. Nana’s major achievements include working on regulatory policies governing the financial sector in Ethiopia, including modernizing technology and processes.

Dr. Abdul Kamara, Country Director for Ethiopia, African Development BankAbdul Kamara is the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Director for Ethiopia. Prior to his current role, he held several positions with the AfDB, including as Resident Representative of the Sudan Country Office, Research Manager and Senior Agricultural Economist. In 2014, Dr. Kamara was appointed as the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving as Deputy Joint Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the African Union (AU) Chairperson for the AU-UN Hybrid Mission in Darfur, Sudan. He has authored several books and articles in reputable journals, including the Oxford Journal on African Economies (United Kingdom), the Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture (Germany) and the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture (United States), among others.

Dr. Ulac Han Demirag, Representative and Country Director for Ethiopia and South Sudan, International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentUlaç Demirag has over 20 years of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa with extensive field experience in the area of rural and agricultural development. He has professional expertise in community-driven development, rural finance, agricultural value chain and private sector development. He joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in 2002 as Associate Country Portfolio Manager for the West and Central Africa Division until 2005, and worked as Implementation Support Officer for the same division from 2005 to 2006. In 2006, he became Country Programme Manager for West and Central Africa Division. He was responsible for all programme management functions for Equatorial Guinea and Chad (2006-2007) and Guinea (2008-2009). In 2010, he took responsibility for Ghana and led the establishment of IFAD’s Country Office, where he was outposted in February 2011 as Country Manager and Representative. In October 2015, he became the Country Director and Representative for Ethiopia, covering also South Sudan.

Dr. Demirag holds a PhD from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. His academic background is coupled with extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary research in West Africa, with several publications in the fields of climate change and development economics, centered on agro-pastoral and smallholder farmers’ livelihoods.

Mr. Adamou Labara, Country Manager for Ethiopia, International Finance Corporation Adamou Labara is the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Resident Representative for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia based in Addis Ababa since April 2011. He is responsible for all of IFC’s activities in those countries. Mr. Labara joined the IFC in 1998 as an Investment Officer for the Central Africa region based in Douala. He later moved to the Abidjan office, then Johannesburg and Dakar in various positions and sectors, including financial markets, general manufacturing and services, and

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infrastructure. He was Resident Representative for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), based in Kinshasa, before moving to his current position. He continues to monitor IFC’s activities for the DRC. Mr. Labara holds a Master of Business Administration from Henley Management College, United Kingdom, and a Master degree in economic sciences from the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Session 3: An introduction to Ethiopia’s agricultural potential

Dr. Teshome Wale, Senior Director, Agricultural Transformation Agency, EthiopiaTeshome Wale has over 20 years of experience in the areas of agriculture, food security, livelihoods, sustainable land management, and emergency responses for poverty reduction. In his capacity as Senior Director of Agricultural Commercialization Clusters at the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), he is responsible for leading a geographically-based approach to commercializing smallholder agriculture, and enhancing production, productivity and market linkages in priority value chains. Prior to assuming his post at the ATA, he was Head of the Amhara Regional Bureau of Agriculture and held various other positions at the Bureau. He is also an active member of various professional associations, among which are the Amhara Forest Enterprise and Amhara Seed Enterprise, where he served as Chairman. He was also a Steering Committee Member for the Regional Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Committee and a Guest Lecturer at Bahir Dar University. He holds a PhD from Kasetart University, Thailand, and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the Crimea Agricultural Institute, Ukraine.

H.E. Dr. Eyasu Abreha, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia Eyasu Abreha is the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Prior to this role, he served as Director General of the Tigray Agricultural Research Institute, Head of the Mekelle Agricultural Research Centre, Regional Crop Team Leader at the Bureau of Agriculture in Tigray, Department Head of Agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture zone office in Tigray, Department Head for Agricultural Extension at the zone office in Shire and as Crop team leader and Agronomist at the Ministry of Agriculture for the SNNP region office. He holds a PhD in biotechnology from the Czech University of Life Sciences, Institute of Tropics and Subtropics, Czech Republic.

H.E. Dr. Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes, State Minister, Ministry of Livestock and Fishery, Ethiopia Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes was appointed as State Minister for Livestock and Fishery in 2013. He has extensive experience in Ethiopia’s livestock sector and more than 25 years of research experience. He also served in different research and administrative positions at the Oromia and Tigray agricultural research institutes, most recently as Director General of the Tigray Agricultural Research Institute. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Haramaya University, where he was a graduate fellow in animal production at the International Livestock Research Institute. He holds a PhD in Dairy Animal Breeding from Kasetsart University, Thailand.


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H.E. Dr. Eyasu Abreha, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia (see session 3, page 17)

H.E. Dr. Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes, State Minister, Ministry of Livestock and Fishery, Ethiopia (see session 3, page 17)

Mr. Khalid Bomba, Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Transformation Agency, EthiopiaKhalid Bomba is the Chief Executive Office of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency. Prior to joining the ATA, Khalid was the Senior Programme Officer within the Agriculture Development Programme at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where he developed and managed grants intended to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of the agricultural sector in African countries. Prior to this role, Khalid served as the Regional Director for Africa at the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative, an organization founded by the United Nations ICT Task Force. He also held senior level and executive positions in various public and private sector institutions and began his career at JP Morgan, where he spent ten years working on corporate finance and sovereign debt issues. Mr. Bomba holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College, United States, and a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, United Kingdom.

Mr. Jemal Ahmed, Managing Director, Horizon Plantations Plc., EthiopiaJemal Ahmed is shareholder and Managing Director of Horizon Plantations Plc., member of the MIDROC Ethiopia Group. Horizon Plantations is engaged in commercial farming of various products in different regions of Ethiopia, and supplies products such as coffee, spices, fruits as well as tires to Europe, the United States and the Republic of Korea, among others.

Session 4 part I: Investment opportunities in integrated agro-industrial parks

Mr. Khalid Bomba, Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia(see session 3 page 18)

H.E. Dr. Mebrahtu Meles, State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Ethiopia Dr. Mebrahtu Meles is a State Minister of Industry of Ethiopia. He has more than 20 years of experience in government offices at different capacities. Among others, Dr. Mebrahtu Meles served as Director of the Engineering Capacity-Building Programme at the Ministry of Capacity-Building from 2008 to 2013. Prior to this post, he worked as Deputy Bureau Head of Trade, Industry and Transport and as Director of the Micro, Small, Trade and Industry Development Office in the Tigray Regional State.He has extensive experience and knowledge in industrial and private sector development. He coordinated and contributed to the preparation of various government strategies, including sectoral strategies on agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and construction inputs. He presented different papers at international workshops and symposiums in areas of his specialization. Currently he serves as board chairman and member of different federal and regional institutions. Dr. Mebrahtu holds a PhD in applied economics from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India and a Master of Science degree in economics and management in the agro-industrial complex from Byelorussian Agricultural Academy, Belarus.

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Mr. Usman Surur, Director General, Ethiopian Cooperative AgencyUsman Surur is the Director General of the Ethiopian Cooperative Agency since 2013. Previously, he served as Deputy Bureau Head of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State Bureau of Marketing and Cooperative. He has more than 15 years of work experience in the agricultural sector. Mr. Surur holds a Master of Science in developmental communications and a Bachelor of Science in crop science from Mekelle University.

Dr. Shirish Anant Shirsat, Chief Executive Officer, Allanasons Ltd., EthiopiaShirish Anant Shirsat has been the Chief Executive Officer of Allanasons Ltd. operations in Ethiopia since June 2016, and is responsible for running Akseker Ethiopia Casing Plc. and the upcoming Frigorifico Boran Foods Plc. He is actively involved in creating benchmarks in livestock procurement, transpiration and processing of ovines and bovines with world-class facilities in Ethiopia. Prior to joining Allanasons, Dr. Shirsat worked for Godrej Agrovet Ltd. (1997-2003) on the development of animal feel for large dairy animals and poultry, and responsible for poultry breeding, goat breeding, hatchery operations and rearing. He holds a Master of Veterinary Sciences from Bombay Veterinary College, India.

Mr. Elias Genete, Managing Director, Agro Prom International Plc., Ethiopia Elias Genete is the Managing Director of Agro Prom International Plc. and Dipasa Agro Plc., Board Chairman of the Oromia Insurance Company, and President of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations. Previously, he was Head of the business development and quality management department of Oda Share Company for six years and continued serving as the commercial division manager for five years. He was also the President of the Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors-Exporters Association for almost seven years. Elias Genete holds a Master degree in agricultural chemistry and soil from the Ukraine State Agricultural University, where he also undertook two years of PhD courses.

Mr. Gao Lei, General Manager of CGCOC Ethiopia, Managing Director of CGCOC East Africa, Assistant President of CGCOC Group and President of the Ethiopia Chinese Chamber of Investment, Vice- President of the Ethiopia Chinese Chamber of CommerceGao Lei first came to Ethiopia in 2006 as an Engineer and Project Manager. He was then appointed as the Manager of the Operations Department, Deputy General Manager of CGCOC Ethiopia and then General Manger. In 2014, he was assigned as Managing Director of the whole CGCOC Eastern Africa region and Assistant President of CGCOC Group. Under his leadership, CGCOC Ethiopia has expanded its business from infrastructure construction to real estate, new energy, trade, industrial investment and agriculture development. Based on CGCOC’s economic achievements, social influence and contribution, Mr. Gao was elected as President of the Ethiopia Chinese Chamber of Investment, Vice-President of the Ethiopia-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Mr. Gao holds a Bachelor degree in engineering from Sichuan University, China, and a Master degree in environmental engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia.


Dr. Shirish Shirsat

Education: M.V.Sc. 1997 from Bombay Veterinary College

Currently working as CEO with Allanasons Ethiopia operations Based in Addis Ababa Experience:

• Godrej Agrovet LTD (1997-2003) worked on development of Animal feel for large dairy animals and poultry,

was also looking after Poultry breeding, goat breeding, hatchery operations and rearing • Allana Sons Ltd. , since 2003 till date

o Factory: Production and operations

o 2006 onwards involved in all India planning & execution of export orders

o Since 2008 activity involved in ERP implementation process right from selection of ERP and was module

head for inventory, planning and warehousing, further was more involved in transportation in ERP

o To get more benefits from ERP in SCM, developed tools and dashboard for senior Management

o Also developed planning tools in oracle Since June 2016 onwards CEO of Allanasons Ethiopia operations. Complete responsibility of running Akseker

Ethiopia Casing PLC And upcoming Frigorifico Boran Foods PLC.

Actively involved in creating bench marks in Livestock procurement, transpiration and processing ovines and

bovines with world class facilities in Ethiopia.

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Mr. Joost Heij, General Manager, Selet Hulling Plc., EthiopiaJoost Heij is the General Manager of Selet Hulling Pls., the daughter company of the Organic Corporation. He has more than 25 years of working experience in finance, trade and management, including 13 years as an entrepreneur. He has worked in Africa, the former Soviet Union and Asia. He worked at Peja International BV and Africa Juice BV before becoming General Manager of the Upper Awash Agro-Industry Enterprise. Mr. Heij holds a Bachelor degree in law from the University of Groningen and a Master in international banking and management from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France.

Session 4 part II: Investment opportunities in agro-processing

Mr. Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman, Fairfax Africa Fund(see session 1 page 14)

Dr. Adugna Debella, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Horticulture and Agricultural AuthorityAdugna Debella is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Horticulture and Agricultural Authority and President of the Ethiopian Horticulture Science Society. He is also an active member of the International Society for Horticultural Science and other scientific societies. Previously, he held several positions at Jimma University, including as Lecturer, Head of the Department of Horticulture and Plant Sciences, and Associate Professor. He has published more than 20 articles in international journals.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from Jimma University, as well as a Master of Science and a PhD from Wageningen University, Netherlands.

Mr. Aklilu Habtu, Director, Ethiopian Inflight Catering, Ethiopian Airlines Aklilu Habtu began his career with Ethiopian Airlines in 2012 as a young professional and has held several leadership positions since. As of November 2016, has holds the post of Director of Ethiopian Inflight Catering with Ethiopian Airlines. He holds a degree in management and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the Open University of London, United Kingdom.

Mr. Girish Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Processpack Ltd., IndiaGirish Bajaj has over 25 years of experience in the fruits and vegetables processing and packaging industry. Under his stewardship, Bajaj Processpack Ltd. has successfully set up more than 500 projects in fruit processing and packaging worldwide. He has worked with both government and the private sector in implementing plants for tropical fruit and vegetable handling, cold storage, processing and packaging in over 15 countries in Africa. He has been actively involved with the Ministry of Food Processing and other trade associations in India on issues from policy formulation to implementation in the post-harvest horticultural sector.

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Session 4 part III: Investment opportunities in downstream products of the sugar industry

H.E. Mr. Beyene Gebremeskel, State Minister, Ministry of Public Enterprises, EthiopiaBeyene Gebremeskel is State Minister for the manufacturing industry and the agricultural sector at the Ministry of Public Enterprises of Ethiopia. Previously, he served as Director General of the former Privatization and Public Enterprises Supervising Agency, and as Board Chairman and Member for different public enterprises and development associations. He has more than 30 years of experience working for the Government of Ethiopia. Mr. Gebremeskel holds a first degree in agricultural economics and a Master of Science degree in technology and industrialization from Sussex University, United Kingdom, in addition to a Master of Business Administration from Open University, United Kingdom.

Mr. Adam Iskounen, Managing Director, Cevital International, Algeria Adam Iskounens leads Cevital’s investment projects in agro-industrial transformation in Eastern Africa with a focus on Ethiopia. The Group is investing in the production of sugar, edible oils and other related products. Previously, he worked for Portek America Inc. as International Business Development and Operations Manager. Before this, he spent more than 20 years working in General Electric’s industrial automation systems, port equipment and material handling division, heading various business units in the United States, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Session 5: Opportunities in agro-logistics and services

Mr. Fitsum Abadi, Managing Director, Cargo Division, Ethiopian AirlinesFitsum Abadi is the Managing Director of the Cargo Division of Ethiopian Airlines since October 2013. He has held various positions with Ethiopian Airlines since joining the company in 1995, including: Lead Transport Agent; Manager for Cargo Marketing, Planning and Charter/Lease; Area Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh; Cargo Manager for Europe; and as Financial and Performance Auditor. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Addis Ababa University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Southern New Hampshire University, United States. Mr. Abadi is currently working towards an executive MBA from the Open University (United Kingdom) and the Leadership Fellow Africa Programme from GE Crotonville, New York.

Mr. Roba Megersa, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics CorporationRoba Megersa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Corporation. He has worked more than 18 years in government offices mainly focusing on the maritime and logistics sectors. He formerly worked as Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority and as Head of the Transformation Project Office at the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Corporation. He has been involved in the drafting and development of several legal and policy documents on national logistic strategies. Mr. Megersa holds a degree in law from Addis Ababa University and a postgraduate degree in international maritime law and trade from the International Maritimes Law Institute in Malta.


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Mr. Abraham Tadesse, Chairperson, Goda Bottle and Glass Share Company, EthiopiaAbraham Tadesse serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Goda Bottle and Glass Share Company, and as member of the National Steering Committee of the Ethiopian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Previously, Mr. Tadesse held various positions at the Ministry of Industry and other government offices for ten years. He has also served as Business Advisor to several different private sector companies and as Chairman of the management board of different public enterprises. He holds a degree in accounting from Addis Ababa University.

Mr. Shewangizaw Kifle, Director, Business Development Department, Ethiopian Railways CorporationShewangizaw Kifle has been working for the Ethiopian Railways Corporation since 2009 in different capacities. He is Director of the Department of Business Development and Chief Officer of the Department of Infrastructure Asset Management. He has over 25 years of diverse professional experience in business development, transport, energy, environment and climate change. He holds a Master of Business Administration, two Master of Science degrees, a postgraduate diploma and a Bachelor of Science.

Session 6: The Ethiopian textile and garment sector

H.E. Mr. Tadesse Haile, State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, EthiopiaTadesse Haile has more than 35 years of experience working for the Government of Ethiopia. Since 2016, he serves as State Minister in charge of the economic sector at the Office of the Prime Minister. Prior to his current position, he served as State Minister of the Ministry of Industry (2010 -2016), State Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (2001-2010), General Manager of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (1995-2001), Head of the Tigray Regional Planning and Economic Development Bureau (1992-1995), Head of Planning and Programming Department at the Ethiopian Valleys Development Authority (1992), Head of Valleys Development Desk of National Planning and Studies Sector at the Office of the Council of Ministers (1987-1992), and Planning Economist and Senior Economist in the Water Resources Development Authority (1979-1987). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics in addition to various postgraduate diplomas.

Mr. Yusuf Aydeniz, Chief Executive Officer, AYKA Addis, Ethiopia Yusuf Aydeniz is the Chief Executive Officer of AYKA Textiles Istanbul and the AYKA Addis Textile and Investment Group. He currently serves as the President of the Turkish-Ethiopia Works Council in the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board. An entrepreneur since high school, Mr. Aydeniz co-founded AYKA Textiles with his business partner, Mr. Gurcay Kavlakli, in 1988. Following the economic crisis in Turkey, the founders reviewed their investments and expanded to Ethiopia. AYKA Addis is one of the largest integrated textile factories in Africa and Europe, and continues to grow. Mr. Aydeniz graduated from Istanbul University.

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Ms. Erica van Schaik, Managing Director, Velocity Apparelz Companies Plc., EthiopiaErica van Schaik is the General Manager and Executive Assistant to the founder of Vogue and Velocity group of companies. Velocity’s latest garment factory is a state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly and socially-oriented facility established in Mekele, which produces denim and knit garments and related accessories. Velocity initially invested USD 50 million in Ethiopia. It is currently expanding by developing a sustainable and service-oriented private industrial park worth USD 200 million. Erica has been part of the management team responsible for setting up Velocity’s facilities in Ethiopia since the beginning in 2013. Her role, among others, involves training and developing local teams, human resources, overseeing quality compliance and the establishment of the above-mentioned industrial park.

Mr. Ashish Agrawal, General Manager and Group Chief Executive Officer, Kanoria Africa Textile Plc., EthiopiaAshish Agrawal is Group Chief Executive Officer for Kanoria Africa Textile Plc./Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Ltd. Previously, he served as Business Head for the Terry Towel Division of Sel Manufacturing Ltd. (2011-2015) and as General Manager for a denim plant at Ginni International Ltd. (2006-2001), after acquiring 10 years of international experience working for different textile companies. Mr. Agrawal holds a Bachelor of Technology in chemical engineering and a Master of Business Administration in finance and personnel management.

Session 7: The Ethiopian leather and leather products sector

Prof. Dr. Mwinyikiona Mwinyihija, Executive Director, COMESA Leather and Leather Products InstituteMwinyikiona Mwinyihija is the Executive Director of the COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) Leather and Leather Products Institute, a regional organization mandated to spearhead the development of the leather sector in 19 African countries. He is also Professor of management at EUCLID University, a specialized inter-governmental institution in Gambia, a Volunteer Faculty at the University of People, United States, as well as lecturer at several other universities. He previously served as Chief Executive of the Leather Development Council of Kenya, regularly contributes to regional and global platforms and conferences related to the development of the leather sector, and serves as the Ambassador for Africa for the World Certification Institute. Mwinyikione Mwinyihija received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, a post-doctorate degree from the Atlantic University, United States, in addition to doctorate degrees from SMC-University, Switzerland, and the Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN-Nicaragua). He has Chartered Fellowships with several professional institutions.


Mr. Wondu Legesse, Director General, Leather Industry Development Institute, EthiopiaWondu Legesse is the Director General for the Ethiopian Leather Industry Development Insitute. Prior to this he served as the Director General of the Leather Industry Development Institute (2009 – up to now); Head for Leather and Leather Products Industry Development in Ministry of Industry (Aug 2008 – Sep 2009); Head for Research and Consultancy Department, Leather Industry Development Institute (Sep 2002- Aug 2008), Expert for Leather Technology, Leather Industry Development Institute (Sep. 2000 - Sep.2002) Senior Leather Expert, in Modjo Tannery (Dec.1998 - Sep.2000); Teacher for Chemistry, In Edible oil Factory (May.1196 - Dec.1998); Teacher for Chemistry, in Southern Region of Ethiopia in Yirgachefe High School (July 1995 –May.1996). Mr. Legesse holds a Master of Business Administration, a Post Graduate Diploma in Leather technology and a B.A. in Chemistry.

Ms. Zhang Yunqi, Deputy President, Huajian Group, ChinaZhang Yunqi is Deputy President of the Huajian Group. She is also General Manager of Huajian International Light Industry City (Ethiopia) Plc. since 2016, and Senior Consultant for DongguanHuabao Shoes Co. Ltd. (Huabao Shoes) from 2015. Ms. Zhang started her career as a Purchaser in Huabao Shoes, then worked as a Senior Planner for Dongguan Nestle Co., Ltd. She then founded Dongguan Huabiao Shoes Technology Co., Ltd. (Huabiao Technology) and served as the company’s General Manager. Huabiao Technology is an enterprise involved in researching and developing techniques relevant to footwear and footwear manufacturing. She has also served various positions in the public sector, including as Executive Committee of the Federation of Industry and Commerce (Guangdong), Director at the Dongguan Women Entrepreneurs Committee, and Director at the Dongguan Entrepreneurs Association. Ms. Zhang holds a Bachelor of Arts in management from the University of London, United Kingdom.

Mr. Kumar Kaul, General Manager, George Shoe Plc., Ethiopia Kumar Kaul is the General Manager of George Shoe Plc., Ethiopia. Prior to this role, he was General Manager and Chief Executive Officer for Ethiopian operations at George Shoe Corporation Taiwan in 2013. From 2008 to 2012, he worked in international trading operations of Tata International for steel, minerals, chemicals, construction machinery, etc. He retired in 2012 as Executive Director of Tata International. He holds a Master degree in leather technology from Madras University, India.

Mr. Tatek Yirga, President, Ethiopian Leather Industry AssociationTatek Yirga is the President of the Ethiopian Leather Industry Association since 2017 and, at the same time, General Manager for Batu Tannery Plc., a company he joined in 2002. He previously served as Board Member (2011-2016) and Board Chairman (2016-2017) at Ethiopian Leather Development S.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Master of Business Administration from the Old Dominion University, United States.

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Closing session

Mr. Philippe Scholtès, Managing Director, UNIDOPhilippe Scholtès is the Managing Director of Programme Development and Technical Cooperation at UNIDO. Since joining the Organization in 1988, he has served in various capacities including as Director of the Agribusiness Development Department, UNIDO Representative in Viet Nam and Regional Director for South Asia in India. Mr. Scholtès holds a Master of Science in engineering from the Institut Supérieur Industriel du Luxembourg and a Master of Science in economics from the Catholic University of Louvain.

H.E. Dr. Mebrahtu Meles, State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Ethiopia(see session 4 part I page 18)


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