Minister Bids Farewell to Outgoing UNIDO Director

In a farewell meeting, H.E. Ergogie Tesfsye (PhD.), Minister of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, bid adieu to Aurelia Patrizia, the outgoing UNIDO Representative and Director of the Regional Hub in Ethiopia.

During the discussions, H.E. Ergogie Tesfsye (PhD.), highlighted Ethiopia’s progress in social development over the past five years. The two side’s explored opportunities for comprehensive collaboration on critical issues such as illegal migration, support for returnees, psychosocial assistance in conflict-affected areas, women worker safety and health in industry, women’s business expos, and gender-based violence. H.E, requested that UNIDO work on an encompassing package of projects focused on women’s empowerment, in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs.

Aurelia Patrizia expressed appreciation for the minister’s remarks and affirmed UNIDO’s commitment to strengthening the existing collaboration between the two institutions. The meeting underscored the Ethiopian government’s focus on social development and its willingness to work closely with international organizations like UNIDO to address pressing challenges facing women and vulnerable populations.

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