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On August 30, 2024, Ethiopia officially launched its first Sector Skills Body (SSB) for the agro-processing sector, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The initiative, inaugurated by Teshale Bercha, State Minister for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Ministry of Labour and Skills, aims to strengthen links between technical training, industry needs, and employability. The Sector Skills Body brings together private sector representatives, training and certification agencies, sub-sectors, and trade unions. Its focus is to address the skills gap in Ethiopia’s agro-processing sector by ensuring that training programs match industry requirements and that graduates enter the…