Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange

Kombolcha: The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign exchange, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel said. The regional Ethiopia Tamirt Movement closing program was held in the Amhara Regional State, Kombolcha City, under the theme 'Ethiopia Tamirt for Inclusive Sovereignty.'According to Ethiopian News Agency, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel highlighted the movement's significant contribution to the growth of the industrial sector, which has stimulated the country's economy in recent years. The movement has supported industries, improved infrastructure, modernized service delivery, and addressed challenges, with tangible results observed in these areas.The minister noted that the initiative has not only substituted imported products but also boosted the production of quality goods that generate foreign exchange earnings, thereby creating job opportunities for citizens. It has created a favorable enviro nment for many industries to transition into producers and attract new investors in the investment sector.Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede emphasized that the Ethiopia Tamirt movement has enabled the region to provide efficient services in the industrial and investment sectors, significantly contributing to the region's economic growth. The movement has fostered a culture of using domestic products and instilled pride in locally produced goods.Head of the Region's Industry and Investment Bureau, Endris Abdu, reported that through the movement, 496 new and existing industries have become operational over the past four years, creating more than 125,000 jobs in the industry and investment sectors. The movement has facilitated close collaboration with investors, promoting their products, providing access to credit facilities, necessary infrastructure, and sustained support.