Cement Industry of Ethiopia

link Us Mr Abdissa Adugna Secretary General Tel +251-11-5156144, 5506043 fax +251-11-5508935 P. O. Box 12898 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia E-mail emailprotected org. et emailprotected org. et emailprotected org. et emailprotected org. et The Ethiopian lather Industries affiliation (dear) is organizing the every(prenominal)-African Leather Fair (AALF) 2008 which all in allow take place in Addis Ababa from February 20-22, 2013.It de crash bring to jerk offher tanners, footwear and some other flog goods manufacturers, equipment and technology suppliers, chemical and inputs suppliers, manpower training institutions, trade promotion organizations, etc from all over the world. African companies and organizations are anticipate to constitute the largest attendance. The Fair is a specialize one designed to lift the African slash pains and to enable it crap an interface with its partners within the continent and approximately the world.It give also offer the prospect for busines s persons in the labor to figure and to talk face to face and to get immediate feedback on their prospective businesses. It ordain enhance their access to new markets and it will also provide a comprehensive forum for increased business in lather, leather products and the allied industries notably chemicals, machinery, components and accessories. Ethiopia has a successful track record in organizing specialized leather fairs.The Meet in Africa 2004 Leather Fair was one of much(prenominal) Fairs which was able to draw the participation of more than 270 Ethiopian and external exhibitors and more than 3000 internationalistic visitors. Organizing of specialized leather trade fairs mistakable to the All-African Leather Fair (AALF) 2013 will attention oneself as a vehicle to promote the wealth that Africa has in the sector by making a platform addressable where the manufacture can showcase its exportable items to the world market. About Us mount and Organizational HistoryEth iopian Leather Industries connecter (ELIA) is a nonprofit trade knowledge of the leather industries businesses. ELIA works to enhance and cleanse the leather industries business climate by promoting export of leather, shoes and leather goods and garment, defend the rights of members, and assisting businesses to alter. ELIA was first founded in 1994 as the Ethiopian Tanners Association. In the year 2004 the detect was changed to the Ethiopian Tanners, Footwear and Leather Products Manufacturing Association to allow footwear and leather garments and articles entire participation in the Association.The name was once again changed, as of January 2007 to the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA). ELIA Incorporates Footwear, Leather Garments & Goods and Tanners operating in the country. Vision To be the premier association spearheading the emergence of the Ethiopian leather industry as a key globose player representative of its members who are producing and merchandise first choice leather and leather products. MissionThe Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) is a trade association of leather industries kindle companies. ELIA works to enhance and improve the leather industries business climate. It is a know and respected representative and proponent of the leather industries in Ethiopia. Principal Objectives Promote and value the interests of the leather industry Promote cooperation among its members and point good working relations with other stakeholders in the value chain take on its members in ational, regional and international forums Maintaining bordering working relationship with the government and help in creating and sustaining enabling environment for the industry Reflect the common interests of its members in negotiations with both institutions or individuals that work support the information of the leather industry Enhance the education of high standards in industrial moral philosophy and quality of products direc t industry endeavors in environmental care and protection Coordinate the industrys participation in enhancing social activities such as welfare, look of HIV/AIDS, alleviating gender related problems, spring chicken unemployment, etc. Services Advocacy with heed to the industrys views in administrative matters Coordinate capacity building activities by dint of training programs, panel discussions, pilot come across development, etc. Provides market information to its members Coordinates international trade fair participation of members Organizes All African Leather Fair (AALF) Coordinates industrys role in sector problems Represents the industry in partnerships with donors, counter part organizations, etc. supporting similar initiatives set and Principles The pursuit values and guiding principles of ELIA have been adaptedMembers-centered (empowerment, solidarity, participatory, need-based, culture, etc. ) pallidity and Equality, Moral ðical integrity hydrofoil & Accountab ility Good governance, independence intercourse & Collaboration, Gender equality Environmental reason Sustainability, Impact Member Profiles MEMBERS The 37 members of the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association produce a wide range of goods for buyers throughout the world, from go past of the line semi-processed and finished leather, to bonny apparel, shoes and accessories. Please contact the following companies directly for more information concerning the many an(prenominal) leather goods and accessories available from Ethiopia. Please transfer the profiles here.