Sustainability Lounge: Current State of the Textile Industry in Ethiopia
We would like to invite you to our Sustainability Lounge:
鈥樷�橳he Current State of the Textile Industry in Ethiopia鈥欌�� (in English)
Wednesday, 03 July 2019, 5 鈥� 7.00 pm
Speaker: Anna-Maria Schneider, Sustainability Standards division of the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation
6.01, SQUARE 第一吃瓜 Innovation Hub, Adolphsplatz 6, 20457 Hamburg
Anna-Maria Schneider will present interesting insights into the engagement of the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation in the textile and garment sector aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the global supply chains. A special focus will be placed on the current situation and challenges of the Ethiopian textile industry as well as the ministry鈥檚 ongoing cooperation with brands and suppliers in the pursuit of increased transparency and sustainability.
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Participation is free. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us. You are welcome to forward this invitation to interested colleagues and friends.
Information for Bachelor students: As this event is part of the electives (General Studies), you will receive 0.08 credits for your degree.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this event!
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Your Lounge Team
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