Leather and Leather Products Industry Research and Development Center (LLPRIDC), formerly known as Leather Industry Development Institute (LIDI) is a government institution under ministry of industry established in 1998 with the objective to provide capacity enhancement services for Ethiopian Leather Industry. It provides Education and Training, technical consultancy, Research and Development, and Testing services for the Leather and Leather Products industry.
It has model factories (model tannery, model shoe factory, model leather garment and good factory), mechanical work shop and product development center equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for training and technical service provision. It has also different laboratory facilities (physical, chemical, waste water and instrumentation labs) for provision of product quality and environmental standards analysis.
The Research center is being collaborating with similar international institutions like Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) from India and China Leather and Footwear Research Institute (CLFI) to enhance its own institutional capability and to carry out joint research to alleviate environmental challenges of the leather sector.
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Ethiopian Leather and Leather Product Research and Development Center. Our mission is clear — to position Ethiopia as a leader in the global leather industry through innovation, research excellence, and unwavering commitment to quality.
In today’s competitive market, excellence is not optional — it is essential. At RADC, we combine advanced technology, skilled expertise, and deep industry knowledge to ensure that Ethiopian leather products not only meet but exceed international standards. From testing and certification to product development and training, we are building the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable future for our industry.
Managing Director, Leather Product LLPRIDC
To become a leading center of excellence in the leather and leather products industry research and technology development in Africa by 2025, and to see the sector globally competitive
To continuously build comprehensive institutional capacity and enhance the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the leather and leather products industry through research and development, product and technology development, quality inspection services, human resource development, consulting and technical support;
• Technology Utilization
• Adaptability to Change
• Innovation and Excellence
• Teamwork Culture
• Environmental Concern
• Efficiency and Quality
• Transparency and Trustworthiness
• Cooperative Process
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Respect and Ethics
