East Africa: COMESA initiative to boost Ethiopia's horticulture, add $230m to economy

Ethiopia's horticulture sector is poised for growth with the launch of the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) National Chapter in Addis Ababa. The scheme, which was launched on August 13, 2024, is part of a broader plan to leverage the horticulture industry's potential across the region, having launched the same in three other countries. The CEHA program, driven by the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA-COMESA), aims to boost sustainable growth in the horticulture sector within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC). Ethiopia's State Minister of Agriculture and Horticulture Development, Meles Mekonnen, emphasised the importance of the CEHA Ethiopia National Chapter in advancing the country's horticulture development. The initiative will focus on three key crops--potatoes, avocados, and onions--chosen for their potential to drive economic growth. The CEHA Ethiopia National Chapter is ...