Achievements

Has gained recognition by the government and other stakeholders

Facilitated the establishment of a share company named Ethio-Horti Share that coordinate cargo operations and aimed to import and supply agricultural inputs and sell to members at better price, required time and quantity.

Number of members increased rapidly (currently 51 companies are members of EHPEA)

Established partnership with the government and donors

Secured financial and technical assistance from various donor agencies

Advocated and lobbied policy makers on issues pertinent to the horticulture sector

Assist members in solving their day-to-day impediments facing in the process of implementing their investment projects both at pre-operation and operation phases.

Prepared the first international flower exhibition in March 2005 in collaboration with HPP and this will continue in the future on regular basis.

Encouraged overseas investors