Addis Ababa, December 9, 2022 – Ambassador Tracey Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U. S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, traveled to Hawassa to meet with the regional presidents of both the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) and the Sidama regions. She met with SNNPR President H.E. Ristu Yirdaw and President of Sidama Region H.E. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 9 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Issues, embassy, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
2022 Investment Climate Statements: Ethiopia Executive Summary Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa after Nigeria, with a growing population of over 110 million, approximately two-thirds of whom are under age 30. A reform-minded government, low-cost labor, a national airline with over 100 passenger connections, and growing consumer markets are key elements …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 29 July, 2022 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases
November 02, 2021 WASHINGTON –Ambassador Katherine Tai today released the following statement on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): “Today, President Biden announced three countries will be terminated from the AGOA trade preference program as of January 1, 2022, absent urgent action to meet statutory eligibility criteria. Our Administration is deeply concerned by the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases | Tags: business, trade
The U.S. Department of State invites you to participate in the Ethiopia Partnerships Forum in Washington, D.C. on May 15-16, 2019. The Ethiopia Partnerships Forum (EPF) is a U.S.-Ethiopia economic engagement platform to raise awareness of Ethiopia’s recent economic reforms and emerging business opportunities, and accelerate American investments to transform Ethiopia’s economy. The EPF will …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Economic Issues, Events, News, Trade
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases | Tags: investment
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Exclude, Fundamental Freedoms, News, Speeches | Tags: business, democracy
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases | Tags: business
Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu in Addis Ababa today, discussing a full spectrum of issues related to the Ethiopian economy and the bilateral commercial relationship. The Under Secretary expressed support for Prime Minister Abiy’s economic reform agenda. He also conveyed his optimism regarding the potential for …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Exclude, News, Press Releases | Tags: commercial opportunities
Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the Discussion on Responsible Business Practices Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa June 21, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for being a part of this very important discussion. There has been a lot of talk of change in Ethiopia recently. And I have to …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: business, Commerce
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases | Tags: business
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases | Tags: business, Commerce
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Issues, News, Speeches | Tags: entrepreneurship
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Government Offices, News, Trade, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: Commerce