The COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) National Chapter was inaugurated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aiming to catalyse the horticulture sector's growth within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC).
This initiative, spearheaded by the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA-COMESA), seeks to enhance sustainable development in the sector, focusing on potatoes, avocados, and onions due to their economic growth potential.
Ethiopia's State Minister of Agriculture and Horticulture Development, Meles Mekonnen, highlighted the pivotal role of the CEHA Ethiopia National Chapter in promoting horticultural advancement in the country. John Mukuka, ACTESA-COMESA Chief Executive Officer, underlined the strategic goals of bolstering the horticulture sector through the 2021-2031 Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on generating additional annual revenue of $230 million for around 450,000 smallholder farmers. The initiative will also engage in policy advocacy, financial support, and capacity building for value chain participants.
Source: businessdayafrica.org