Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) , in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA), successfully coordinated an Inception Report Validation Workshop with implementation led by CABI focused on building national capacity to combat False Codling Moth (FCM), a major phytosanitary threat to Ethiopia’s floriculture exports.
The workshop brought together 45 participants, including rose growers, EHPEA trainers, experts from Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) and the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), along with representatives from the Netherlands Embassy and TMA technical teams. This diverse engagement highlighted the power of collaboration in safeguarding Ethiopia’s horticulture industry.
Key objectives included:
- Validating the inception report,
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement across the value chain, and
- Defining a clear roadmap for implementation.
Discussions centered on harmonizing inspection protocols, improving monitoring systems, and equipping actors with tools and knowledge to comply with international standards.
The initiative will directly benefit rose growers, EHPEA trainers, and EAA experts through:
- Capacity building for key personnel,
- Systems approach assessments,
- Development of SOPs for inspections, and
- Introduction of FCM audit and check sheets for consistent monitoring.
This milestone underscores a shared commitment to advancing science-based solutions, quality assurance, and global market readiness for Ethiopia’s floriculture sector. EHPEA is proud to continue fostering partnerships that drive sector transformation and enhance export competitiveness.
