🐝 Ethiopia’s honey sector is reaching global markets.
Through UNIDO’s GMAP project, beekeepers are improving quality and meeting export standards—helping drive 216 tons of honey exports between 2024 and 2026. 🍯🌍
#UNIDO#GMAP#Norad
What happens when agriculture, industry, and sustainability come together?
Ethiopia’s Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks are creating opportunities for farmers, businesses, and communities while strengthening food systems and economic growth.
🎥 Watch the story unfold below.
🇸🇮 “Slovenia continues its bee diplomacy and development projects in beekeeping in Ethiopia. Our objective is to empower local communities with modern beekeeping practices that create better economic opportunities for vulnerable groups.” H.E. #KristinaRadej at #WorldBeeDay2026 🍯
Industrial development varies by region, but the goal is shared: inclusive, sustainable growth that drives real change.
Across #Africa, #UNIDO is helping shift the trajectory through targeted action.
Read more in UNIDO's Vision 2050🔗 https://t.co/aNAs4RlyMi
UNIDO joined Heads of Mission on a familiarization visit to industrial parks around A.A.
The visit highlighted progress in textiles and coffee, while a UNIDO-supported avocado value chain project at Yirgalem IAIP was presented to the international community. 🇪🇹
Proud moment for UNIDO at the Made in Ethiopia Expo 2026.
UNIDO was honoured with a Certificate of Recognition for its outstanding contribution to strengthening the growth and competitiveness of Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector during the 2025/26 fiscal year. 🇪🇹🏭 #MOI
1/6
For the 1st time, the world celebrated the International Day of Women in Industry, recognizing women not only as participants in industry but as architects of its future.
In Addis, UNIDO Ethiopia marked this milestone under the theme “Women Shaping the Future of Industry.”
2/6 💬 UNIDO perspective
Dr. Stephen Kargbo, UNIDO Representative:
“Ethiopian women are making growing contributions across coffee, leather, honey, agro-industry, and creative sectors. UNIDO remains committed to inclusive and sustainable industrial development.”
3/6 💬 Key voices
H.E. Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs:
“Women are already contributing significantly to Ethiopia’s economy, but barriers remain in finance, skills, technology, and markets. We must ensure equal participation in leadership and innovation.”
4/6 👩🏽🌾 Women in action
Women entrepreneurs shared powerful stories from coffee, honey, leather, and automotive services.
Key message:
👉 Women’s participation in industry is not charity — it is smart economics.
They are innovating, scaling, and leading transformation.
5/6 UN Women ETH 🇺🇳 | Closing remark by Ms. Jannet Kem, Country Representative
“Women are not waiting for the future of industry – they are building it today.”
This moment shows that women’s empowerment is essential for inclusive, competitive, and sustainable industrial growth.
6/6 Closing
Women-led barista competition showcased 🇪🇹 coffee excellence. Certificates were presented by EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela during his visit to the Coffee Training Center.
💬 “Engaging women in industry is not charity—it is smart economics.” – Dr. Kargbo, UNIDO Rep
Steady momentum at Made in Ethiopia Expo 2026. 🇪🇹
UNIDO is presenting 8 projects across agro-industrial parks, honey, poultry, livestock, coffee, and startups—drawing visits from high-level dignitaries and partners.
#MadeInEthiopia#UNIDO#Industrialization
Big moment at Made in Ethiopia Expo 2026! 🚀🇪🇹
UNIDO steps in with 8 impactful projects—from agro-industrial parks to honey, poultry, livestock, coffee, and startups—powering Ethiopia’s industrial future.
Officially opened by H.E. PM Abiy Ahmed, marking a bold step forward.
A successful validation & consultative workshop on the farmers’ training programme for post-harvest handling was held in Bishoftu (3–5 Feb 2026).
✅ PHM manuals validated (Tomato, Avocado, Malt Barley)
✅ ToT for 42 experts to cascade nationwide
#ADC#MOA#MOI#UNIDO
`From Shenzhen’s rise—from a fishing town to an industrial powerhouse—the lesson is clear: energy access, policy conviction, and coordinated ecosystems unlock scale.`
Speaking at #STII2026, Dr. Kargbo (UNIDO) reminded us that energy is the backbone of industrial transformation.
☕ The 3rd African Coffee Week opened in Addis Ababa with a high‑level forum bringing together leaders from the AU, IACO, ICO, AFCA, ACRAM, ECTA and Italy. UNIDO, through the ACT Coffee Programme, is advancing climate‑resilient, value‑adding coffee value chains across Africa.
🎙️ At the High‑Level Policy Forum, UNIDO Rep Dr. Kargbo highlighted ACT’s unique mission: integrating and sharing value along a truly global coffee supply chain. He called for collective action, innovation and investment to build a resilient, sustainable African coffee sector.
Welcome to #ELLEvate story nr.49. This week,we rise with Selamawit Alemayehu.
By addressing childcare as a key barrier, she could focus on their ambitions,enter non-traditional roles, &build more secure futures for themselves and their families➡️https://t.co/QzlzKaJdxP
@AAAEkera
The countdown ends today! 🔔
It’s the final day of #16DaysOfActivism, but our fight to end gender-based violence never stops.
At UNIDO, we turn digital tech into a force for empowerment—closing gender gaps and creating safer futures.