Asmara, 13 March 2025 – The Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association held its 6th congress on 12 March in Asmara.
Ms. Abrehet Habtegergis, Chairperson of the Association, stated that during its two-year term, the executive committee developed a three-year strategic plan and successfully conducted a congress in February 2025.
Ms. Abrehet Habtegergis
According to a report presented by the association’s secretary, Ms. Letekidan Kahsai, members have been organized based on their professions, and the monthly bazaar has been yielding encouraging results.
Ms. Letekidan also highlighted that, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, various training programs have been organized. These programs focus on land and productivity, organic fertilizer production and application, market and customer engagement, financial and credit management, catering, as well as value addition and branding. She further noted that, as a result of these training sessions and the strong efforts of members, significant progress has been made in value addition and branding.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture, acknowledged the growing activities and productivity of the Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association. However, he emphasized the need for further efforts to enhance its development and competitiveness.
The participants engaged in extensive discussions on the report presented and adopted various recommendations. These included strengthening relations with the National Union of Eritrean Women, expanding the association’s reach across all regions of the country, encouraging young women to join, and prioritizing land access for agricultural development and market space for products.
The congress also held in-depth discussions on the association’s draft constitution and elected an executive committee for a two-year term.