A Team of Academicians from Bahir Dar University Visited COMESA/LLPI on March 9, 2017. The Team was composed of a Public Relation Officer, Researchers and Lecturers.
They were warmly welcomed by the Executive Director of COMESA/LLPI, Prof. Mwinyikoine Mwinyihija and his Team. The objective of the visit was to (i) invite COMESA/LLPI to participate in the forth coming event called “6th International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa” which will be held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; from June 2 to 3, 2017 and (ii) to initiate possible collaboration in technology transfer and exchange of professionals in the leather sector. The Delegates were briefed on COMESA/LLPI Mission, Objectives, Mandates, and major activities performed at Member States level.
During the discussion , it was agreed to have a working Memorandum of Understanding between COMESA/LLPI and Bahir Dar University which will serve as umbrella agreement for future collaborative activities between the two institutions.
Bahir Dar University in one of the Universities in Ethiopia offering training programs in Leather Technology at Degree and Masters Levels.
