There is a interesting document of 135 pages in which the world bank hired some consultants to research the gemstone and opal industries of Ethiopia and other countries.
The Australian opal industry is mentioned on page 62-it is hard hitting but interesting to hear about perspectives from outside our industry. What can we learn from this!
It goes into detail on how the Ethiopian government regulations is having a damaging effect on the industry.
Click on the link below to read full World Bank Report.
| An analysis of the commercial potential of Ethiopia’s …
documents.worldbank.org An analysis of the commercial potential of Ethiopia’s coloured gemstone industry (English) Abstract. This scoping study of Ethiopia’s colored gemstones industry … |
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