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Discovery of Flower Industry in Ethiopia: Experimentation and Coordination

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  • Gebreeyesus Mulu

    (United Nations University (UNU-MERIT))

  • Iizuka Michiko

    (United Nations University (UNU-MERIT))

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This paper examines the discovery process of a recent and extremely successful non-traditional export activity, namely, the Ethiopian flower industry. This industry emerged as a result of entrepreneurial experimentation, whereby private entrepreneurs formed an 'advocacy coalition' to address uncertainties and coordination problems during the start-up phases. As a result of their lobbying, the Ethiopian government launched a strategic coordination with the industry, identifying key areas for intervention and setting a five-year target for the sector's development. This study highlights the importance of a shared vision and good relations between the government and private sector for development of this new industry.

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  • Gebreeyesus Mulu & Iizuka Michiko, 2012. "Discovery of Flower Industry in Ethiopia: Experimentation and Coordination," Journal of Globalization and Development, De Gruyter, vol. 2(2), pages 1-27, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:globdv:v:2:y:2012:i:2:n:5
    DOI: 10.1515/1948-1837.1103
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