About ecbp

The Engineering Capacity Building Program (ecbp) is an ambitious reform program aimed at accelerating industrial development in Ethiopia. A result of close cooperation between the Ethiopian and the German governments, it was launched in November 2005 and has recorded impressive results since.

ecbp focuses on the development of the private sector and the institutions that support it. It aims to create new employment, improve the skills of the country’s workforce, modernize the private sector and make Ethiopian products more competitive in international markets.

ecbp is therefore directed towards the country’s most valuable resource: its people. By investing in education and better employment opportunities, it helps Ethiopians to realize their potential and break out of the circle of poverty. “Building Ethiopia” is ecbp’s guiding motto and a true commitment to improving the living standards of all Ethiopians.

Vision

The Ethiopian Industrial Sector is competitive and the living standards of the society are enhanced.

Mission

Acceleration of industrial development in Ethiopia through:

• Reform of the technology faculties of Ethiopian universities
• Reform of the Technical and Vocational Education und Training (TVET) system
• Development of standards and quality management systems
• Strengthening the private sector

Values

We are committed to the benefit of all Ethiopians.
We are loyal to our mission and objectives
We have to be demand-driven
We stand for "knowledge guarantees change"
We promote life-long-learning
We only achieve the impossible by stepping over the "known frontiers"
We are driven by an innovative and creative spirit
We stand for transparent communication and decision-making
We believe that intercultural teamwork is the key to success