Background

Addis Ababa Sectoral Association (AACSA) was established in 2005, in accordance with proclamation No. 341/2003. It is an umbrella chamber for 10 sub-cities Chamber of Sectoral Associations which comprises 13 sectors. AACSA strives to create conducive business environment for manufacturers to enhance industrialization in Addis Ababa at a faster rate.

TThe sectors of Addis Ababa Sectoral Association (AACSA) are Grain mill owners Association; Metal Products manufacturing and Jewelers Association; Home Economics and Traditional Food Products Manufacturing Association; Garage Association; Sweaters Manufacturing Association; Small construction Equipment Manufacturing Association; Silk Screen and Advertising Publishing Manufacturing Association; Domestic Animals Breeders and Animal Products Manufacturing Association; Weaving Products and Carpet Manufacturing Association; Jewelry and Cultural Artifacts Association; Pot Work Producers Association; Dress and Canvas Tailors Association; and Wood and Reeds Products Manufacturing Association.

Objectives

• Creating conducive environment for producers to be organized and strengthened
• Encouraging urban producers of handicrafts
• Providing necessary support to upgrade the quality of products
• Disseminating and compiling information on products
• Encouraging the participation of members in the economy by coordinating their knowledge, wealth and labor
• Creating conducive environment for members to safeguard their common interest
• Creating conducive environment for Sectoral Association with the government on different issues