Ethio-International Leather Fair
The Ethio-International Leather Fair is to be held at the Addis Ababa Exhibition Center from 7th to 11th July 2006. The event is designed to enable businesses in the leather industry to stay competitive in a fast changing world that seeks cost efficiency and increased productivity. More than 200 businesses from across the leather industry, from equipment and technology suppliers to buyers from countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, are expected to participate, with Tanning Machinery, Footwear Machinery, Manufacturing Equipments, Technology Shoes, Leather Garments, Leather Goods, Semi-Finished Leather, Hides & Skins, Components & Accessories, Process Chemicals & Dyes among the exhibits. More than 10,000 foreign and local visitors are expected during the Fair.
The Fair will also host meetings to bring together
Government officials, local investors and representatives from foreign
businesses to share important information on investment potentials and
opportunities in Ethiopia’s
leather sector. The meetings will also cover such topics as macroeconomic
stability, labour availability and costs, local and regional market access, and
provide contact with local investors seeking opportunities for subcontracting,
equipment purchase and raw materials.
The event is being organised by BA Promotions in association with the
Ministry of
Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ethiopian Investment
Agency, the Privatisation and Public Enterprises Supervising Authority, the
Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce, the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
and the Leather and Related Trade Unions and Institutions.
Exhibition Categories:
Abrasives and Allied Products Adhesive, Glue and Gelatin Stickers and Labels Fasion and Designer Bags Finished Leather Footwear, Shoes, Components and Accessories Leather Bags, Purses, Wallets and Cases Leather Chemicals and Dyes Leather Garments Leather Goods and Accessories Machinery for processing and manufacturing leather goods Miscellaneous Garments, Textiles and Leather Accessories Threads, Laces, Pads, Linings and other sewing Accessories Zippers, Sliders, Buttons, Eyelets and Related ItemsMajor participants:
International Participants from various industries of the leather sector Local Investors Regional Investment Offices Relevant Government bodies and senior officials Existing Foreign Investors Other invited guests from trade, regional and national associations.Types of events:
Exhibition, Meetings, including:Plenary sessions for all participants dealing with general topics such as macroeconomic issues, investment policy and incentives are presented and discussed. Breakout sessions for participants from smaller groups based on respective sub industries or sectors to discuss sectoral potentials and opportunities. Networking Sessions for local and foreign investors, which may include Government officials, to discuss specific projects seeking different forms of collaboration, joint venture, market access, outsourcing, equipment purchase, expertise (management, marketing, technical), technology transfer, etc. Poster Session as part of our project marketing efforts privatisation opportunities in poster will be displayed, show casing privatisation opportunities and green field projects in Ethiopia.Entertainment (Music shows, Fashion Show), Special/Social Events (Reception, Closing).
Types of Promotion
The event provides a platform to showcase production, explore markets, conclude transactions, sourcing solutions, building brands and corporate image. To that end, the event promotes investment and trade in the sector between Ethiopia and foreign participants through: Linkage Promotion Project Promotion (Greenfield, Expansion, Privatisation opportunities) Trade Promotion (Leather raw materials, semi-processed, finished good)Business Opportunities
Business participants enjoy the following opportunities: Joint – venture (equity) Market Access Subcontracting Outsourcing Equipment purchase Management expertise Marketing expertise Technical expertise Technology transfer Joint R&DApplication deadline: at least two weeks before event begins.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact:
BA Promotions PO Box 180194 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Telephone: 251-11–6513051 251–11–1233137 Mobile: 251-91-1227384 Fax: 251-11-1223434 Email: batethio@yahoo.com Web: www.ba-eilf.com