Youth Festival Brings Together 20,000 Youth to Create New Opportunities and Promote Intercultural Understanding

Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 –Ambassador Tracey Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, and Minister of Women and Social Affairs Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye officially opened the Kefeta Youth Festival at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.  The Addis Ababa youth festival was one of three youth festivals held throughout the country, and …

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USAID Mission Director Jones Visits Tama Plains Community Conservation Area in Support of Indigenous Peoples Rights

Jinka, April 13, 2023 – Mr. Sean Jones, Mission Director for USAID/Ethiopia, traveled to South Omo zone in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region to attend the inauguration of the new Tama Plains Community Conservation Area (TCCA).  The Community Conservation Area is a legally distinct location managed by local, indigenous communities for conservation, tourism, and …

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The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa Supports Efforts to Build Networks and Connect Women Business Owners to Capital Investment

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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“Youth for Peace Festival” in Bahir Dar Creates New Opportunities for Young Men and Women

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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U.S. Embassy Supported Entrepreneurship Workshop in Bahir Dar

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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U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa Launches Tech Camp

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2022 –  Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, formally launched “Tech Camp Addis,” a yearlong, nationwide project, made possible with a grant from the United States government. Tech Camp Addis will be facilitated by international and local trainers, who are designers, developers, and disinformation …

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USAID Announces an Additional $55 Million For Ethiopia’s Food-Crisis Response

 Addis Ababa, July 19, 2022 – Today the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced nearly $55 million in additional food-security assistance to Ethiopia.  Ethiopia is currently experiencing increased food insecurity due to higher food and fertilizer prices, which have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  USAID will utilize this …

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Senior U.S. Commerce Official Discusses Trade and Entrepreneurship with U.S. and Ethiopian Businesswomen

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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Remark by David Renz, Chargé d’Affaires at the Air Quality Management Plan

David Renz, Chargé d’Affaires  at the Air Quality Management Plan In-brief Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa  February 27, 2020  (As prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Engineer Alemi Asefa, Commissioner of Addis Ababa Environmental Protection and Green Development Commission; Distinguished colleagues from the international community; Ladies and gentlemen; Good morning. I’m very pleased and honored to join …

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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s remarks at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Michael R.Pompeo Secretary of State Liberating Africa’s Entrepreneurs  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa February 19, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO:  Good morning everyone.  Vera, thank you.  Thank you for the kind introduction.  Thank you all very much for welcoming me.  Let’s see, there we go.  Vera, I think we got the lapel mike.  Here we go.  …

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Addis Ababa Notice of Funding Opportunity   Funding Opportunity Title:             Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020) Funding Opportunity Number:       PASNOFO-20-01 Deadline for Applications:                03/06/2020 CFDA Number:                                19.040 Total Amount Available:                  $5,000 to $25,000   The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia seek proposals from …

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Assistant Secretary Tibor Nagy meets with Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide

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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Strengthening business ties between Ethiopia and the United States

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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