ALLPI hosts diplomatic meeting to boost leather trade
The Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) held its Second Breakfast Meeting with COMESA Member State embassies on April 8, in Addis Ababa.
The event focused on using diplomatic engagement to drive intra-African trade and value chain development.
State Minister Yasmin Wohabrebbi of Ethiopia reaffirmed the country’s commitment to industrial growth, highlighting the “Made in Ethiopia” initiative and the role of Ethiopian Airlines in trade logistics.
ALLPI leaders stressed the importance of economic diplomacy in boosting SME growth and employment in the leather sector. The meeting also spotlighted the COMESA Leather Value Chain Strategy, launched in March, which aims to expand value addition and regional trade.
Technical experts called for harmonised policies and better regional logistics, while urging stronger collaboration with diplomatic missions to attract investment and support business partnerships.
