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Ethiopia: Hawassa Industrial Park to Employ 7,600 People

7,600 people are set to be hired at Hawassa Industrial Park, Ethiopia’s first industrial park. The news was disclosed by South Nation Nationalities and Peoples State (SNNP) Trade and Industry Development Bureau.

Currently the park employees more than 2,000 people. Currently based on the request from manufacturers in the park, preparation were undertaken to hire 7,639 people, Dr Getnet Begashaw, Head of the Bureau, explained.

At the moment more than 15 global leading apparel and textile companies from USA, China, India, Sri Lanka and 6 other local companies are operating in the park. When the park goes fully operational, it is expected to hire a total of 60,000 people.

Exported products from the park, which is dedicated for only textile and garment products, are expected to bring 1 billion USD per year.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporation