The textiles sector in Ethiopia, the fifth fastest-growing garment producing country in the world, employs women in abundance.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the only development agency that is fully dedicated to support the internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In tandem with its local partner, the Center for Accelerated Women’s Economic Empowerment, the ITC works to provide women with capacity building, training and support, enabling them to better meet international buyers’ requirements.

Interestingly, the textile sector makes up for the third largest manufacturing industry in the country after food and leather processing.