Ethiopia Forest Development at SLU in order to continue the ongoing collaboration

Posted on :Wednesday , 30th November 2022

The visit's objective is to generate the content for phase two of a Sida-supported programme to boost Ethiopia's forest industry.

The project is widely addressing a number of topics linked to sustainable forest management, small-scale forest business, and forest laws. Swedish Forest Agency and the Eco Innovation Foundation are also a part of the project's Swedish consorti. . .

Ethiopia's new wood and forest industry has a bright future.

Posted on :Tuesday , 27th September 2022

Millions of people can become wealthy by investing in forests.

The opportunity is obvious: Over the next 20 years, Ethiopia's need for wood and forest products is predicted to rise by 27%. More than half of the nation's population, or an estimated 57 million people, work full- or part-time in the forest industry, which now contributes 12.9% of the nation's GDP. More than . . .

Furniture importers in Africa are reaping the rewards.

Posted on :Wednesday , 25th August 2021

As demand for residential and office space rises across Africa, the furniture industry continues to thrive in many African countries.

Africa's rising economy, as well as its vast and quickly growing urban population, are some of the reasons why the furniture industry is doing well on our continent.

From Lagos in West Africa to Nairobi in East Africa, it is . . .

Hardwood gains popularity as the choice of wood

Posted on :Friday , 25th January 2019

According to a business executive, Arjun Bhachu, who works with Wood Products, one of the oldest companies dealing in wood in Kenya says it evokes elegance and texture in any room. “Just like art, wood helps restore the natural state in a room”.

The overlooked timber is making a comeback in kitchens, floors, walls and staircases.

In Kenya,  homeowners moved from. . .

Money on trees in Africa - Ethiopia looks to capitalize

Posted on :Friday , 25th January 2019

In this country money really could grow on trees. Ethiopa  contains two-thirds of the bamboo in Africa, and it is hoped that the "green gold" can potentially power growth.

According to Adane Berhe, CEO Adal Industrial PLC, which is helping to build the new industry. "The farmer who has bamboo is rich, but he doesn't know it,"

China has become the choice . . .