Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | April 4 2025— In a bold and strategic move to revitalize Ethiopia’s agricultural and agro-processing sector, Ethiopian Trading and Business Corporation (ETBC), Soy Afric, and Kazana Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively enhance soybean production, processing, and export. The agreement marks a strong commitment among the three entities to work toward a shared goal: strengthening the country’s soybean value chain from farm to market while delivering meaningful benefits to smallholder farmers and the national economy.
The partnership reflects a synergy of complementary strengths. ETBC will take the lead in mobilizing and supporting smallholder farmers by providing access to quality inputs, while also helping navigate regulatory processes to ensure smooth project rollout. Soy Afric brings decades of experience in soybean processing and will offer technical expertise, buy-back arrangements, training, and post-harvest handling solutions to guarantee quality and efficiency.
Meanwhile, Kazana Group will provide essential expertise in investment capital, support the establishment of of strategic partnerships, and open channels to regional and international markets for Ethiopian soy-based products, while overseeing the business development and strategic growth of the plant. Together, the three partners envision a practical and scalable model that elevates productivity, enhances market competitiveness, and ensures long-term sustainability for all players in the ecosystem.
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