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Background

The Ethiopian Leather Industry Development Institute is a relatively older industry with more than 80 years of involvement in processing leather and producing leather products. The industry bases itself on the country’s livestock resources. Indeed Ethiopia possesses one of the world largest livestock populations. This enormous population of livestock provides ample opportunity for the development of the leather industry in the country. In addition to possessing large livestock population, Ethiopian cattle hides are well known internationally for their fine grain pattern and good fiber structure and are ideal for making shoe uppers. Correspondingly, the Ethiopian highland sheepskins have got worldwide reputation in terms of quality, thickness, flexibility, strength, compact structure and clean inner surface. It is also estimated to assume for about 70% of the national sheepskin production found to be very suitable for the production of high quality leather garments, sport gloves and has great demand - on the international leather market.

Vision of the Institute

To enable the Ethiopian Leather Industry competitive in the world market.

Mission of the Institute

To make Ethiopia, more beneficiary from leather sector by providing transparent, efficient and sustainable services in investment, production and marketing.

Objectives of the Institute

The objectives of the Institute are:
 * Facilitate the development of the leather and leather products industry by helping the technology and knowledge transfers so as to upgrade production, quality and marketing required for international exposure
 * Assist the investments in this sector in order to connect Ethiopian companies with the International markets so as to enable this industry become competitive and beget rapid development.
 * Provide constant trainings in order to sustain skills and knowledge upgrading of the various actors in the industry.