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The Greening of Ethiopian Manufacturing(GEM) Project is envisioning major opportunities for Ethiopian manufacturing industries in the ‘green market segment’ to inherit a chunk of the light manufacturing industries currently fleeing rising costs in china. This applies to natural fiber cotton, wool, silk manufacturing, man made fiber manufacturing and garment manufacturing industries, leather industries, organic food, handicrafts etc. Learn More
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GEM Project Capacity building training on SCP Practice & Patters conducted at Ras Hotel, Addis Ababa, from December 2 – 21, 2019. The training is part of a project of Green Ethiopian Manufacturing (GEM), funded by EU, implemented by ECCSA, Precise and Inoa. The training course outline are:
Module I: Basic Introduction to sustainable consumption and production & green Economy:
- Basic Concept of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) & Green Economy
- Practical Tools for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) & Green Economy
- Work ethics & Motivation related to sustainability & international Market.
Module Two: Sustainable value chain and international marketing
Module Three:
- Resource efficiency
- Green industry
- Waste management
- Product development and quality management
Jan 2, 2020
Green, chrome-free Ethiopian leather products are successfully presented at All African Leather Fair (AALF) on 9-12 November 2019, one of the world's biggest and most important international events dedicated to leather.
Seven entrepreneurs within GEM leather cluster have jointly created the GEL (Green Ethiopian Leather) brand name to promote Ethiopian sustainable leather products.
All-African Leather Fair (AALF) is Africa´s biggest and most important international exhibition & conference dedicated to leather, accessories, components, synthetics and models for footwear, leather goods, automotive and furniture. Launched in 2008, it has become the most qualified international exhibition in Africa.
Nov 15, 2019
Greening Ethiopia Manufacturing (GEM) project has organized the 1st Lalibela Arts and Crafts Festival to promote authentic & sustainable handicrafts made by local artisans in Lalibela, Amhara Region, from October 26 - 27, 2019.
Over 30 artisans from Lalibela has exhibited their products, including paintings, leather products, pottery, textile products, made from cotton and wool, Beeswax, jewellery and other. Students from Lalibela Preparatory School have their stand.
The festival is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Ethiopian Chamber and Commerce, Precise Consult International and INOA.
Oct 30, 2019
Capital Newspaper (By Staff Reporter)
The festival will be held on October 26 and 27 and will feature more than 20 artisans exhibiting diversified portfolios of products ranging from paintings to leather products, and from pottery to jewelry and from textile to beeswax handcrafts.
Lalibela Arts and Handicraft Festival, which is going to be hosted at Geterge Road, is an initiative of a project, “Greening Ethiopia Manufacturing”, financed by European Union and implemented by a collaborative collation Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectorial Association (ECCSA) of Precise Consult International (PCI), and INOA, a Slovenian company.
Beyond its well-known tourist sites, Lalibela hosts a very old tradition and culture of producing artifacts and handicraft products. As such, the Festival will promote authentic and sustainable handicrafts made by local artisans and to enrich the offerings of the town for international and local tourists.
Lalibela Art and Handicraft Festival is supported by the Lalibela Tourism Office. Opening on October 26, 2019, the Festival will see delegation from the Lalibela city Mayor and the Lalibela Handicraft Cluster members.
Oct 26, 2019
GEM technical team from Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association, Inoa and Precise Consult, held meeting to review project performance for the year 2019, on October, 21 2019 at the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association Board Room. The team also discussed the activities scheduled for the coming weeks and months.
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Oct 24, 2019
Greening Ethiopian Manufacturing (GEM) project coordinator, project partner Precise Consult International and three GEM Clusters (2 Textile, 4 Leather & one Handicraft) have participated & displayed their Green Products on the Launching of SWITCH Africa Green Programme (in Ethiopia) and Sustainable Consumption and Production Manual for School Environmental Clubs Workshop, held on August 28 & 29, 2019, Addis Ababa-Sky Light Hotel. The workshop is jointly organized by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), Environment, Forest and Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the European Union.
Greening Ethiopian Manufacturing (GEM) project coordinator, Mr. Heyeru Hussien presented the objectives GEM project and the project progress to date. During the discussion session the participants have raised questions and comments accordingly Mr. Heyeru reacted. At the Health Break Mr. Heyeru Hussien has also briefed two new reporters the aim of GEM project and on the clusters and their products.
The workshop is being attended by National Technical Coordination Committee; SWITCH Africa Green grantees, various government entities, regulatory authorities, private sector, financial institutions, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, research and academic institutions, civil society representatives and stakeholders involved in green economy and SCP practices in the country.
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Sep 4, 2019
Objectives
To conduct assessment of most promising green growth manufacturing industries in Ethiopia
To launch 3 pilot green manufacturing clustersand develop their action plans
To implement actions for green- growth reorientation of MSME’s within pilot clusters, build their capacity on SCP practices and contribute to their increased sales and job creation
To facilitate SCP practice-based collaboration among key stakeholders with in each cluster’s value chain and disseminate lessons learned.
Overview of Switch Africa Project
The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy, based on sustainable consumption and production patterns, while generating growth, creating decent jobs and reducing poverty. The objective will be achieved through support to private sector led inclusive green growth.
GEM Priority Sectors
Fiber Cotton, Wool, Silk, Garment Manufacturing Industries
Leather Industries
Handy craft Industries
GEM Good Practice Series
Hoppe Shoppe is a curated shopping experience for thoughtful home decor and the stories they tell. A mix of vintage wares, well-designed pieces, and one of a kind objects, each collection is released with accompanying photo journals and ingredient lists that connect visual stories to style pairings. Combining inspiration and sourcing, Hoppe Shoppe focuses on ethically and sustainably produced items from independent artisans around the world...
Oct 8, 2019
Why Are Synthetic Fabrics So Popular—And What Can We Do To Move Away From Them?
Plastic-based materials are finding their way into oceans and waterways. Whenever we wash synthetic fabrics, they shed hundreds of thousands of micro-plastics that make it past the washing machine’s filtration system. These fibers account for an estimated 60% of the material in our clothes worldwide...
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/…/synthetic-fabric-plastic-pol…
Oct 8, 2019
Lalibela Arts and Crafts Festival has been initiated by the Greening Ethiopian Manufacturing (GEM) project, funded by the European Union.
It is expected that altogether 19 artisans from Lalibela will exhibit their products, including paintings, leather products, pottery, textile products, made from cotton and wool, jewellery and other.
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Oct 8, 2019
Great example! Liya Kebede’s brand Lemlem offers Ethiopian craftsmanship that sells. The #supermodel implemented a sustainable approach while sponsoring her foundation for African women
Jul 3, 2019
“We want people to be thoughtful about what they purchase so they’ll love it for a long time.”
“The name Salt + Still is a tribute to water, an ingredient that is elemental to the natural dye process. Inspiration is drawn from the mountains, the sea, traditions both old and new, and the love of natural magic. “
Jul 2, 2019
Patagonia is way ahead of the pack in terms of sustainability, but it offers a model to help consumers judge whether other brands are making a holistic effort to be sustainable, or just offering one or two sustainable products.
https://www.fastcompany.com/…/is-your-favorite-fashion-bran…
Jun 10, 2019
SOKO from Kenya is a B-Corp Certified company, following these principles: Social Impact - Artisans earn 5x's more than an average workshop. Tech Innovation - Technology that connects 2,300+ artisans to global consumers. Heritage Techniques - Premium quality goods handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kenya. Ethical Materials - Reclaimed, recycled and locally sourced for quality and sustainability.
Jun 10, 2019
GEM Good Practice Series: Ethiopian high-end fashion designers, participating in our project, are ambassadors of sustainable fashion. They all raise awareness of local community heritage, nature and natural materials.
Yefikir Design Paradise Fashion MAFI MAFI
https://theculturetrip.com/…/10-top-fashion-designers-to-k…/
May 20, 2019
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