Ethiopia
VEGA’s Africa Growth and Opportunities Act Program
VEGA’s Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA +) program is an export promotion program under the broader trade initiative AGOA, which was signed into law on May 18, 2000. The Act and all activities under the Act were designed to offer tangible incentives for African nations to continue their efforts to open their economies and build free and prosperous markets.
Program Objective
This program aimed to develop and promote Ethiopia’s export market to the United States and other international markets. The program aimed to accomplish this objective through three primary project activities:
- Disseminating information to Ethiopian business regarding AGOA opportunities;
- Creating and strengthening business linkages between Ethiopian businesses and the Diaspora community in the U.S.;
- Holding and participating in a series of trade and reverse trade missions for products with a competitive advantage.
The program drew upon VEGA’s existing field capabilities in Ethiopia and is staffed by a small, highly skilled full-time staff for program management and logistics.
Fabrics and pillows made by a VEGA Ethiopia Beneficiary, Sara Garments.
Additional Information
Ethiopia, Africa Growth and Opportunities Act Program Brochure- pdf»
Ethiopia, Africa Growth and Opportunities Act Program Press Release- pdf»
