JICA working to help Ethiopia leather products penetrate US, European market

Addis Ababa, June 30, 3021 (FBC) – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced support to help Ethiopian leather products penetrate the U.S. and European market.

Under its Second Phase of the Champion Product Project, JICA has selected six Ethiopian shoe and bag makers to participate in in its technical support program as part the efforts to help local product appeal international markets.

According to JICA, the support is aimed to improve design and quality standars to promote products’ predilection in the U.S. and Europe.