[{"bbox": [144, 119, 1086, 266], "category": "List-item", "text": "(5) The objectives pursued by the annual action plan to be financed under the Regulation (EU) 2021/947, geographic programme 'Sub-Saharan Africa', are to contribute to lasting peace and sustainable development in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia by contributing to the current reconstruction efforts in the country while developing a long-term investment under the Global Gateway umbrella."}, {"bbox": [144, 277, 1086, 625], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) The action entitled 'Green Business Development for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Ethiopia' aims to increase the competitiveness of the Ethiopian agribusiness sector through the development of inclusive and resilient market-based green agri-food system development, by transforming the system from subsistence-based to commercial-based, while contributing to enhancing nutrition and social and environmental sustainability, with a focus on commodities/value chains of EU interest: coffee and horticulture. The specific objectives of this actions are: i) Contribute to the development of market-driven, EU regulations compliant, horticulture and coffee value chains; ii) Improve sustainability, economic and climate resilience and safety of agri-food systems; iii) Support private sector-led development of productive use of renewable energy in agri-food value chains; iv) Strengthen compliance with international labour standards and due diligence in agri-business value chains."}, {"bbox": [144, 636, 1086, 927], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) The action entitled \"Support to digital transformation in Ethiopia through digital skills development in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)\" aims at narrowing the digital divide, contributing to the digital transformation of traditional industries, further developing the country's digital ecosystem, attracting private investments in Ethiopia's digital economy and fostering global digital socioeconomic growth and sustainable development. The action will focus on the constantly changing needs of learners, the private sector and Ethiopia's developing digital economy and enhancing the quality, relevance and effectiveness of vocational training to contribute to the creation of a competent, motivated, adaptable and innovative workforce in Ethiopia, able to participate in the digital economy."}, {"bbox": [144, 937, 1086, 1345], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) The action entitled \"Enabling Private Sector in Key Value Chains in Ethiopia\" will support green, sustainable and resilient economic development in Ethiopia enabled by a strong private sector participation in horticulture and coffee value chains, through four main areas of intervention such as: i) enhanced trade facilitation optimized through digital procedures for major Ethiopian exportable agricultural commodities including coffee and horticulture products (flower, vegetables, fruits and herbs); ii) improved domestic tax administration services and transparent tax-audit and tax-dispute settlement procedures for businesses in agricultural value chains including coffee and horticulture; iii) improved capacity of Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) in representing the needs of the private sector for an evidence-based advocacy, structured dialogue and stronger value-propositions; and iv) support the development of well-functioning capital markets that work for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in key value chains and a financial system that is stable and transparent."}, {"bbox": [144, 1355, 1086, 1588], "category": "List-item", "text": "(9) The action entitled 'Support Measures - Cooperation Facility for Ethiopia' will support the design and monitoring of EU development interventions, strategic communication, and improve donor coordination, through the procurement of various technical assistance services, Grants and Contribution Agreements. It will particularly focus on the development of conflict sensitive and responsive future engagements, intensified strategic communication and public diplomacy activities, stronger coordination with Member States in designing Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs), and general donor coordination with the wider donor community."}, {"bbox": [58, 1636, 126, 1684], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}, {"bbox": [606, 1658, 624, 1684], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "2"}, {"bbox": [1104, 1636, 1170, 1684], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}]