Addis Ababa, March 29, 2023 – The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Fiona Evans, officially opened the ‘Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) Pitch Showcase,’ featuring six women in business. Following an open and competitive selection process, six businesses were chosen for the POWER Pitch Showcase and …
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Bahir Dar, March 21, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s youth activity, Kefeta, celebrated a “Youth for Peace Festival” at the Mulualem Cultural Center in Bahir Dar. The festival was organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), regional bureaus in Bahir Dar, and the Bahir Dar City Administration. …
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Hawassa, January 4, 2023 – USAID-supported Integrated Youth Activity, Kefeta, organized a “Youth for Peace Festival” at the Sidama Cultural Hall in Hawassa on December 31, 2022, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), regional bureaus in Sidama, and the Hawassa City Administration. Fifteen hundred (1,500) young people from Hawassa, Bishoftu, Adama, …
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Bahir Dar, December 20, 2022– The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Indiana University, Bahir Dar University (BDU), and Debre Markos University (DMU) jointly hosted an entrepreneurship workshop in Bahir Dar last week. The Partnership in Business Entrepreneurship and Leadership Transformation (PiBELT) and Lifting Up Young Female Entrepreneurs (LiYFE) or PiBELT-LiYFE workshop celebrated both initiatives. LiYFE …
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Addis Ababa, November 22, 2022 – In observance of International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Fiona Evans, launched a year-long nationwide project for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2022 in the U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa. In her remarks, DCM Evans highlighted the importance of partnership between the United States and …
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Addis Ababa, November 16, 2022 – Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa Fiona Evans joined the Special Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Sileshi Getahun, and Mr. Girma Abera from the Agricultural Transformation Agency to launch Apex-10. This is an American-made environmentally friendly and soil-enhancing product, approved for …
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Hawassa, October 29, 2021 – Continuing her travels across Ethiopia, U.S. Ambassador Geeta Pasi visited Hawassa. During her daylong visit, the Ambassador met with business leaders, workers, academics, and journalists to talk about U.S. government programs and as well as to hear from them about their experiences in their respective fields. The Ambassador visited the Hawassa Industrial Park, the first sustainable textile …
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Press Release U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Senior U.S. Commerce Official Discusses Trade and Entrepreneurship with U.S. and Ethiopian Businesswomen, and Encourages Prosperity through Mutually Beneficial Commercial Engagement Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 11, 2021 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce for Middle East and Africa Global Markets Camille Richardson participated in a Women’s Empowerment Through Trade Initiative Coffee Chat Series …
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Visits Ethiopia to Discuss New Program to Advance Financing Solutions Addis Ababa, November 15, 2019– Adam Boehler, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), visited Ethiopia November 13-14 to promote U.S. investment in Ethiopia and strengthen relationships with key partners in support of mutual development …
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Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at Ethio Lease Event Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa August 8, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance; Dr. Yinager Dessie, National Bank of Ethiopia Governor; Mr. Girma Wake, Chairman of the Board of Directors and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines; Mr. Girum Tsegaye, …
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David Renz Deputy Chief of Mission at the Launcing Event of Corporate Social Responsibility Report for Ethiopia Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa July 11, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you Scott and Brionne for the introductions and for inviting me to join you all tonight. Good evening everyone! Congratulations to the U.S. Africa Business Center …
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The U.S. Department of State hosted the “Ethiopia Partnership Forum”, an economic engagement platform organized in by the Secretary of State’s office of Global Partnerships in collaboration with the Corporate Council on Africa, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and Citi in Washington D.C. In remarks at the opening panel discussion, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael …
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Remarks by Ambassador Michael Raynor Launch of Corteva Agriscience Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa Wednesday April 24, 2019 9:30am (As prepared for delivery) Good morning. I’m very happy and honored to be here today for the launch of a brand-new American company in Ethiopia: Corteva Agriscience. While Corteva itself is new, it’s built on a foundation …
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Upon arrival, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, USAID Administrator Mark Green and OPIC Acting President and CEO David Bohigian met with Sara Abera, the owner of Muya Ethiopia, a leading textile and handicrafts company that got its start through the assistance of USAID. The delegation toured the Muya Ethiopia production facility, met with employees, learned more about …
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Today, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and USAID Administrator Mark Green met with businesswomen in the coffee industry at Dumerso Coffee in Addis Ababa to discuss the opportunities and challenges women entrepreneurs face in Ethiopia. During the meeting, Ms. Trump expressed United States’ support for improving the opportunities for women to start and grow …
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy met with His Excellency, Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide to discuss U.S. support for Ethiopia’s long-term economic growth. Assistant Secretary Nagy expressed the United States’ commitment to partner with Ethiopia to promote a business and investment climate that encourages innovation and job creation and increased …
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy and Ambassador Michael Raynor toured facilities at Ethiopian Airlines during his visit to Ethiopia, to better understand the achievements of one of the world’s most successful airlines. A/S Nagy was hosted by the COO Mr. Mesfin Tasew and the VP for Strategy Planning and Alliances, …
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U.S. Senior Commercial Officer Chris Wilken attended a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Ethiopian Ministry of Water, Irrigation, and Electricity, (MOWIE) and Xylem, a leading U.S. company in developing and implementing innovative water solutions through smart technology. At the event, Chris highlighted the importance of strong partnerships, “As Ethiopia moves …
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Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the launch of CIPE Regional Office Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa October 25, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good evening! I’m honored to be here tonight to help celebrate an exciting new milestone in Ethiopia’s reform efforts, and yet another milestone in the United States’ support for those reforms. …
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U.S. Embassy Partners with Fulbright Scholar to Showcase how Efficient Cook Stoves Reduce Pollution, Save Fuel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 7, 2018: The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa partnered with U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Professor Tsegaye Nega, to host a demonstration event to showcase efficient cook stoves that can eliminate more than 95% of indoor air …
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On June 26, 2018, Power Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Ethiopia, reaffirming commitment to increasing electricity access in Ethiopia through private sector-led projects. Power Africa is a U.S. Government-led partnership coordinated by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Launched in 2013, Power Africa aims to add at least …
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Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the Power Africa MOU Signing Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa June 21, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good Afternoon, Thank you to the Minister of Water, Irrigation, and Electricity, Dr. Engineer Seleshi Bekele for joining us and for the strong partnership we enjoy with your ministry on both power …
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Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan met with the newly-confirmed National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Yinager Dessie in Addis Ababa today. They engaged in a discussion of a range of issues relating to monetary policy and financial regulation. The Under Secretary expressed support for the May 21 announcement that foreign companies operating in Ethiopia will …
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The latest handbook in the Power Africa Understanding Series, Understanding Power Project Procurement, was launched in Ethiopia today at an event co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation. The handbook was developed by Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program and the African Legal Support Facility of the …
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Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan met with Ethiopian Minister of Finance & Economic Cooperation Dr. Abraham Tekeste in Addis Ababa today, engaging in discussion on a range of economic topics. The Under Secretary raised the importance of a fair and transparent public procurement system and access to foreign exchange for U.S. companies seeking to …
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U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan led a large delegation of U.S. businesses and officials from across the U.S. government on a visit to Ethiopian Airlines. Under Secretary Kaplan met with Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, to discuss potential ways for U.S. companies to partner with Ethiopian Airlines to achieve even greater growth, including …
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Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan and Ambassador Michael Raynor hosted a roundtable with high-level Ethiopian government officials and a large delegation of U.S. companies in Addis Ababa today. The Ethiopian Minister of Trade, along with State Ministers for the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Industry, and the Commissioner …
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Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Gilbert Kaplan today launched a fact-finding mission with members of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under Secretary Kaplan is joined by representatives from 14 PAC-DBIA member firms and officials from 11 U.S. government agencies on this first stop of …
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U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor officially opened a half-day panel discussion titled “Responsible Business: American Companies in Ethiopia,” on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The panel discussion focused on the role of American companies in promoting responsible business practices in Ethiopia, and what needs to be done to attract such …
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced today that he will lead a delegation from the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) on a fact-finding mission to Ghana later this month. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Gilbert Kaplan will head the delegation on stops in Ethiopia, Kenya and …
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Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the Ethiopian Airlines Inaugural Flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago June 11, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good morning. I’m very happy to be here in Chicago after the historic and very pleasant inaugural flight between Addis Ababa and Chicago on Ethiopian Airlines. Congratulations to Ethiopian Airlines, Ato …
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Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the Ethiopian Airlines Inaugural Flight to Chicago Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa June 10, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon. Thank you for including me in this latest in an amazing series of milestones for Ethiopian Airlines. Just a few days ago, we celebrated the arrival of the 100th …
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Ambassador Mike celebrated the arrival of the 100th aircraft at Ethiopian Airlines. During his speech he praised Ethiopian Airlines rapid, yet profitable expansion, “showing the world how to run an airline”.
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The U.S. Embassy partnered with the African Mosaique Design Center to sponsor the African Mosaique Fashion Incubator Awards, as a gesture of confidence in the participants’ very bright futures in the fashion industry. Eight promising Ethiopian fashion designers with outstanding works were selected for the African Mosaique Fashion Incubator Awards. The awards were handed out …
Read More» Remarks by Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the African Mosaique Fashion Incubator Awards African Mosaique, Legetafu November 30, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) Good evening! What a wonderful night! Thank you, Anna and African Mosaique, for letting me be a part of this fantastic event. And congratulations on the inauguration of this impressive …
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Remarks by Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the BlueMoon-Draper University Network Breakfast Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 16, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) Good morning. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful initiative. Thank you, Dr. Eleni, for arranging this opportunity, and for your dedication to fostering …
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Remarks by Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the arrival ceremony of Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa October 27, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) His Excellency Ahmed Shide, Minister of Transport Tewolde GebreMariam, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Excellences Ladies and Gentlemen It’s a tremendous pleasure and honor for …
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Remarks by Troy Fitrell Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy At the contract signing ceremony Between Ethiopian Airlines and Sabre Sheraton Addis Hotel August 30, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) Dear Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO OF Ethiopian Airlines, Dear Mr. Dino Gelmetti, Sabre Vice President, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and a great …
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa Seward L. Jones visited Ethiopia from August 11-14, 2017. The visit provided an opportunity to explore the trade and investment opportunities, challenges, and strategies facing U.S. companies wishing to do business in Ethiopia. It was also an opportunity to engage with the new American …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 6, 2016:- U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Peter Vrooman and Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission Fitsum Arega joined the board of the newly established American Chamber of Commerce in Ethiopia to mark the organization’s official launch. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ethiopia was formed to strengthen the century‐old partnership economic …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 29, 2016 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency have signed a new loan portfolio guarantee agreement with Enat Bank. The agreement guarantees up to 50% of losses on $10 million in loans, allowing the bank to offer more loans to women …
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