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The Manufacturing Industry Development Institute (MIDI) is a government agency in Ethiopia focused on strengthening the manufacturing sector by promoting technological capability, quality and productivity improvement, and research support for industrial development. It works to enhance the competitiveness of Ethiopian manufacturers by providing technical advice, training, research and development support, and facilitating the adoption of advanced technologies and production systems such as Kaizen. MIDI collaborates with universities, industry stakeholders, and other institutions to improve innovation, skills development, and industrial competitiveness in sectors like chemicals, construction inputs, and manufacturing technology. The institute is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Industry, with publicly listed contacts through the ministry’s structure: phone +251 11 515 8035 / +251 11 553 3433 and an office located in Arada Sub‑City (Woreda 09), Addis Ababa. While a specific individual contact person is not widely published, inquiries are usually handled through the institute’s administrative offices or the Ministry portfolio. MIDI operates in the manufacturing support and industrial development services sector, providing non‑manufacturing services that enable improved manufacturing output and competitiveness.