General Information Name of the event: Hammer trade link programs Venue: Russian cultural center Dates: July 19-23,2007 Products to be available

Leather & leather products Handcrafts Baboo decors Dry foods

Countries to involve in the program

South African Embassy Kenya Embassy Embassy of Russia Embassy of Uganda Embassy of Egypt Embassy of Israel Ghana Italian business association Netherlands & SNV Czech republic Benefits one on the Ethiopian side Small organization or business organizations having quality products may have the opportunity to create market linkage with countries having commercial representatives in Addis Ababa§ Ambassadors & diplomatics missions in Addis Ababa will visit their products. Will have the opportunity to get overseas travel and experience sharing programs Will be promoted in website and various publications and media Benefits two on the overseas countries side Will create opportunity for a company/business organization in their country Will help to take other markets in Ethiopia to their country Other intangible benefits