Addis Ababa. The Arab-Italian Chamber of Cooperation will participate in the new edition of the ACTIF Fair (Addis Chamber International Trade Fair) – the main trade fair in the country and in the Horn of Africa to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23 February to 1 March, 2017. Ethiopia has proved to be one of the fastest-growing economies among African countries. Although the per capita income is still below the average of Sub-Saharan African states, efforts for a more equitable redistribution of wealth with a Gini index at 30% are notable (well above the average of Sub-Saharan African countries). The main sectors represented at the fair are: agro-industry and food machines, construction and machinery, engineering and infrastructure, energy and environment, water treatment. Good prospects for the consumer goods sector especially clothing, products for the home, personal care and household appliances. (9Colonne)
