As Ethiopia is buzzing in exploiting the agriculture sector resource for industrialization and increased export, what comes to mind immediately is that how are the constructions of nationwide Integrated Agro-processing Industrial Parks(IAIPs) are going? According to the latest available information, ,the constructions of the first phase of all four IAIPs that are being undertaken in[…]
By Dargie Kahsay youth centers in Addis Ababa, Mengistu Ashagrie According to Addis Ababa City Youth and Sport Bureau, there are more than 1.4 million youths in the city. To prepare the youth for development, the city administration is working to establish adequate capacity building institutions and entertainment centers that could assist to cultivate ethical,[…]
By Zelalem Girma Ambassador Anurag Srivastava . 600 Indian companies engaged in forefront investment sectors . Trade volume between Ethiopia and India reached about 1.13 billion USDs Harnessing their long-standing bilateral and commercial relations that can be traced back over 2000 years, the economic and business ties between Ethiopia and India have currently grown significantly,[…]
By Zelalem Girma Ethiopia has started implementing the Kaizen philosophy some five years back in some selected pilot companies and organizations. The selected companies are more of manufacturing and some service sector. And the Ethiopian Kaizen Institute was taking the leadership in implementing the programmes beginning at a pilot level. Now the institute hopes to[…]
By Henok Tibebu Dr. Tilaye Kasahun The recent EPDRF Central Committee’s decision on privatizing and semi-privatizing State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and mega projects, has been considered by different scholars as a crucial reform in the country’s stride towards structural economic transformation. But taking in to consideration the existing reality in the country, some economists argue that[…]
By Leulseged Worku The type of political structure of a given country decides the type of economic system it applied. Following the coming of the military junta into power in 1974 Ethiopian political map was totally shifted and its economic structure was also changed. The previous market led economy was replaced by command system. All[…]
By Tsegay Hagos ADDIS ABABA–Accreditation standards should be strengthened so as to create safe workplace, transport, products, food and beverages, according to the Ethiopian National Accreditation Office (ENAO). It celebrated World Accreditation Day 2018 Seminar themed: "Accreditation delivers a safe world" colorfully yesterday. On the occasion, ENAO Director General Araya Fisseha said proper accreditation and[…]
By Addisalem Mulat Today’s guest is Wassihun Teffera. He is an inventor. He was born and raised in Goljota village, Arsi Negele, West Arsi, Oromia State. At this point in time, he is a second year Electro Mechanical Engineering student at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) found around Akaky Kaliti, Kilinto area. He[…]
By Petros Tesfagiorgis The call by the new Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, for peace with the Government of Eritrea is an opportunity not to be missed. Eritreans must support the move, while campaigning_for a peace that puts the welfare of the people centre stage. An Eritrean woman, on returning from a visit to[…]
By Dargie Kahsay ADDIS ABABA: – Agreements have been signed for the construction of nine road projects covered 749 kilometers across the country with a total cost of 13.3 Billion birr, according to the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA). Briefing journalists during the contract signing ceremony, ERA Director General Araya Girmay said that the cost for[…]