Note from Wondwossen : an depth analysis on the state of Ethiopia's coffee sector, including this USAID-sponsored event is forthcoming on this blog. --- Waltainfo (the ruling party's primary news outlet) November 9, 2012 Addis Ababa, November 9, 2012 (WIC) - The first International Conference on Ethiopian Coffee aimed at enhancing the position of Ethiopian coffee in the international market through exchange of information and sharing of best practices opened on Thursday in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (ECEA) in collaboration with Ministry of Trade, USAID and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia organized the two-day conference under the theme: Strengthening the Legacy of Our Coffee. The conference is expected to address key opportunities and challenges facing the coffee sector and promote the uniqueness of Ethiopian coffee. Addressing the conference, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn said coffee is livelihood for more than 15 m...