The 9th Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW), set to take place from November 3 to 6 in Addis Ababa, will see the participation of around 30 Chinese companies, among over 300 exporters from various sectors.
This international exhibition, focusing on textiles, apparel, leather, technology, and home decoration, will serve as a platform for showcasing products and innovations to a global audience of over 6,000 trade professionals and sourcing industry experts.
The event, organized by the Ethiopian Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association, will feature crucial industry topics, including discussions on the African Continental Free Trade Area, sustainable manufacturing, and the role of artificial intelligence in the development of the textile and apparel industry across Africa.
Chinese textile and apparel manufacturers are making significant contributions to the Ethiopian textile and garment industry, creating jobs and transferring technologies through their industrial parks in various regions of Ethiopia.
Skander Negasi, CEO of Trade and Fairs Consulting GmbH, a co-organizer of ASFW, highlighted the role of China in terms of fabric and competitive technology development across Africa. The event aims to showcase these contributions and developments in partnership with Chinese exhibitors.
Source: News Ghana