From Constraint to Opportunity: Building a Stronger Forest Product Markets System in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s forest product market system tells a story of untapped potential. Rapidly growing demand from urban expansion and energy needs is largely met by informal actors, while limited supply, weak value chains and low levels of industrialization continue to constrain the sector. With stronger value chains and deeper private sector engagement, the forest economy has the potential to become a powerful driver of green growth, job creation and sustainable development.