H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun discussed with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, and Development (COLEAD) Team
Today, 27 January 2026, Ambassador Eshete Tilahun met representatives from the COLEAD and discussed the scope and impact of its activities in Ethiopia. Ambassador Eshete underscored the importance of forging closer ties between the Embassy and COLEAD to streamline activities related to agricultural development, particularly in the horticultural value chain.
The COLEAD team delivered an in-depth briefing, highlighting programs such as MAHBER and AGRINFO, which are funded by the European Union and designed to advocate for and support capacity building of SMEs in the horticulture sector. The representatives stated technical assistance, and collaborative partnerships with local institutions including trainings are the priorities of COLEAD.
Ambassador Eshete Tilahun expressed appreciation for COLEAD’s initiative and urged the team to stay vigilant on delivering tangible results. He also emphasized the Embassy’s readiness to facilitate and strengthen coordination with COLEAD.
