Introducing Japanese technology and investment projects to Ethiopia would not only speed up its growth but could also serve as a gateway to Africa, Cham Ugala Uriat, Ethiopia's new Ambassador to Japan, said Tuesday.
The ambassador, who officially assumed his position in April, wants to attract Japanese companies and introduce their technologies to Ethiopia, he said in an interview with The Japan Times.
Drawing on Japan's experience, and with its assistance, many Ethiopian firms have introduced kaizen (improvement) philosophy, which has helped reduce production costs and "makes workers more disciplined," he said.