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Ethiopian Leather Development Share Company

Ethiopian Leather Development SC (ELDSC) is a significant player in the Ethiopian leather industry. Let’s delve into some details:

1. Purpose and Vision:
• ELDSC aims to enhance the Ethiopian leather industry by building up the leather industrial sector with the highest manufacturing capability in Africa.
• Their vision is to create a diversified, globally competitive, environmentally friendly industry capable of significantly improving the living standards of the Ethiopian people by the year 2025.
2. Projects and Initiatives:
• Ethiopian Highland Leather Project: This industrial project focuses on adding value to Ethiopian sheep leather, promoting exports from Ethiopia
• African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): ELDSC actively explores opportunities presented by AfCFTA. They consider strategies to position the Ethiopian leather industry for full exploitation of AfCFTA benefits
3. Collaboration and Growth:
• ELDSC collaborates with other stakeholders, including the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), to strengthen the industry.
• Recent investments by foreign companies in Ethiopia-based factories are helping create jobs for millions of Ethiopians and transforming the leather sector
4. Shared Goals:
• ELDSC aligns with broader initiatives such as the Modjo Leather Industrial Park to create economic and decent employment opportunities, especially for young men and women.