Ethiopia: Horticulture Sector On the Right Track to Hit GTP II Targets

Horticulture is one of the sub sectors of agriculture that received due attention in the second Growth and Transformation Plan (II). As it was stated in the plan, the development of horticulture plays two crucial roles in the economy: earning foreign currency and creating job opportunities.

Regarding foreign currency earnings, Ethiopia has managed to greatly transform its horticulture sector with a span of 15 years. Through attracting potential investors, the country has generated close to 300 million USD from export, according to Ethiopia's Horticulture and Agriculture Investment Authority (EHAI).

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