The word "coffee" comes from the name Kaffa—one of the many parts of Ethiopia where coffee is grown. Ethiopia is the largest producer of coffee in Africa, with a reputation for producing some of the world’s finest coffees. More than 60% of Ethiopian coffee is produced as forest or semi-forest
coffee. The soil of the forest floor is enriched from falling leaves, making fertilizers unnecessary. In these forests, the high genetic diversity has created a balance between pests and parasites, also rendering chemical pesticides unnecessary.
Approximately 65% of Ethiopian coffee exports are naturally dried, while 35% are pulped and “washed”. Coffee grows at an elevation between 3,600 and 7,500 feet above sea level. The three main regions from which Ethiopian coffee beans originate are Harrar, Ghimbi and Sidamo (Yirgacheffe).
Stable Economic Environment:
2. Liberalized Economy:
3. Security of Investment:
4. Significant Tax Incentives:
5. Conducive Tax Environment:
Trainable Labor:
Land:
Land is available on a leasehold basis of up to 99 years. In response to the country’s drive to attract foreign investment, regional governments are now expected to allocate land to investors within 60 days of receiving their applications. The lease of urban and rural land varies according to location, type of investment and class of land. In the capital city of Addis Ababa, prices range from approximately $1.50-$13.25 per square foot in the Central Business Zone. The Government generally is willing to negotiate with individual
business to provide incentives to get the capital investment required.
Security:
Ethiopia is politically stable and its popular tourist destinations are safe and secure.
In recent years, the global market has become increasingly accessible to countries such as Ethiopia. New export opportunities were created through initiatives such as AGOA (the African Growth and Opportunity Act), COMESA (the Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa) and the many bilateral trade agreements concluded with Western countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Ethiopia is also part of the “Everything But Arms” program that has been set up to provide access to the E.U. market for Lesser Developed Beneficiary Countries, free of duty and without quota restrictions, for all export products except arms.
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