UNIDO shares leather project success
24/01/2024
Funded by the European Union and China, and implemented by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ethiopian government, the programme aims to generate job opportunities for Modjo’s youth, addressing the core reasons for migration, through the development of the Ethiopian leather industry and the Modjo leather industrial park.
Abay Girma Kefene dreamt of being a skilled craftsman. However, his childhood dream was overshadowed due to family responsibilities and the financial pressures of the hustle of urban life. Hindered by the absence of university entrance results and the early commitments of starting a family, Kefene persevered through numerous commission and construction roles to support his wife and six-year-old son.
Then, he discovered UNIDO’s project and embraced training to become a skilled craftsman.
He said: "My city, Modjo, is known for tanneries and leather production. With ample leather availability, I want to make products for our local market. UNIDO LISEC trained me in footwear craftsmanship, providing me with the knowledge required for the whole process.”
Around $5.6 million has been spent of an $8.1 million budget. LISEC is due to end in June.
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