The government envisages securing over 500 million USD by 2010, the Secretary General said, adding that the revenue obtained from the sector is at present low despite the continuous growth.Although the set direction and plan is consistent with the cotton production and capacity of manpower in the country, producers have failed to seize the tax free opportunity available in various countries, he indicated. Over 12.6 million USD was obtained from textile and garment last Ethiopian year,it was learnt.Source: Waltainfo.com”

Date:6/24/2008

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