By Misganaw Asnake ADDIS ABABA – Product testing services, including radiation, was carried out on 1,943 export products over the last nine months, said Conformity Assessment Enterprise. The testing services being offered at local capacity promote export performance while saving hard currency previously spent to get the services in foreign countries, Enterprise’s Marketing and Corporate[…]
By Misael Lemma The Ministry of Federal and Pastorals Affairs has started the preparation of Pastoralist Development Policy and Strategy as part of its effort to exploit the untapped potential of the sector. To this end , The Ethiopian Herald approached two scholars on issues that should be considered for the effective implementation of the[…]
By Dirriba Teshome Condominium houses have brought about shift High rise condominium houses have brought about shift in Addis’s urban center in addition to offering descent living to the city’s residents. Still, many condo-houses of various schemes are under construction with huge government. The 10-90 housing program (where beneficiaries are required to save 10 percent[…]
By Seid Mehammed A museum building to be constructed by Association of Ethiopian Patriots. ADDIS ABABA- A Museum envisaged to pass Ethiopian patriots history to posterity would rise in Addis Ababa adjacent to the current site of Association of Ethiopian Patriots, The Ethiopian Herald learnt. Association’s Head of Historical Archives Department, Lidj Jermias Tesema Ergetee,[…]
By Dirriba Teshome The secret of the economic and holistic development of prosperous countries of the world is their energy production and consumption which has in turn accelerated the industrialization processes. And the ultimate end of the production and consumption is obvious–awarding citizens with better standard of living. From all the basic infrastructure developments, energy,[…]
By Bilal Derso Addis Ababa-_The Ethio-Swedish longstanding diplomatic and political relations have become increasingly commercial and the potential for increased trade and investment is enormous, the country’s Ambassador to Ethiopia said. __ In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Ambassador Torbjörn Pettersson said that big Swedish brands like H&M, Ericsson, ABB, Volvo, Scania and[…]
By Elizabeth Mengistu Zelalem Birhan received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Addis Ababa University in 1992. He also received his graduate degrees in Diplomacy and International Law and Business Administration from Coventry University in England and Southern Queen University of Australia respectively. He then served in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development[…]
By Yared Gebreeden Livestock play important roles in farming systems in developing countries, as it can be a source of food, draught power, bio-fertilizer and fuel, cash income and wealth accumulation. Despite its enormous livestock wealth, the country has not yet tapped it well. nbv As various documents indicates, Ethiopia has over 52.1 m. cattle,[…]
Photo: The Conversation Ethiopian books and other materials, such as this ancient Bible, are in great demand. analysis By Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes In early April an exhibition called “Maqdala 1868” opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It’s comprised of treasures looted from Ethiopia, and so contributes to the ongoing controversy and debate[…]
By Yohanes Jemaneh Five years ago, the prevalence of harmful traditional practices were very high in Somali state. The government has been trying to reduce such practices thereby making the state free from such harmful traditions. Together with other stakeholders, the states’ Culture and Tourism Office has also been working extensively to achieving this objective.[…]