Ethiopia After Meles Zenawi
By Gabriel Rojkind Several members of PPRI recently visited East Africa scholar Alex de Waal at the World Peace Foundation to discuss issues concerning Ethiopia, and we found his insight to be very valuable. We interviewed him for an hour,…
World Bank: Expanding Ethiopia’s Impressive Successes in Health (Video)
STORY HIGHLIGHTS In Ethiopia, child mortality has dropped by nearly a third in seven years Over 35,000 health workers are bringing health services to rural areas Ethiopia is ramping up its efforts to reach key health targets by 2015 ADDIS…
Beyond Overheated Economy – Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian Fastest Growing Economy Recent Figures
By Grenchal Zharina Feb 28, 2013 (IMF, 2012: Ethiopia Draft Review) ‘Tackling the opportunity cost of holding foreign exchange reserves given the returns in highly profitable infrastructure projects’ Introduction The term overheated economy in economics has two distinct avenues, but…
How Ethiopians Benefit from Indian (and other) Land Investors
By METASEBIA TADESSE The article in The Hindu, by Ashish Kothari, “How Ethiopians are being pushed off their land” (Op-Ed, February 19, 2013) is far from the truth and makes charges that are unfounded. Had the organisers of the so-called…
Saudi Defense Minister Accuses Ethiopia of Posing Threats to Sudan & Egypt
Photo: Saudi deputy defense minister Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Riyadh In unusual rebuke, Saudi Arabia accuses Ethiopia of posing threats to Sudan & Egypt By Sudan Tribune February 26, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – A senior Saudi Arabian official unleashed a barrage of…
Ethiopian Late PM Meles Zenawi Very Present 6 Months After Death
By Kirubel Tadesse Feb. 26, 2013 – ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — (AP) — Ethiopia’s long-ruling leader died half a year ago, but it seems Meles Zenawi still holds on to power. In the capital, his face looks down from hundreds…
International Rivers and the Omo – Anti-Dam Group Short on Fact, Long on Fiction Again
The Gilgel Gibe III Dam is once again under fire from environmentalists who had previously raised concerns over dangers they claim are associated with the dam, including allegations that more than half a million people’s livelihoods along the Lower Omo…
Discourse on the Political Economy of Public Corruption in Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi Revisited
By Habtamu Alebachew 1. The Encounter Last year by this time, I participated in an international research conference in the city of Algiers, Algeria, organized by the Algerian Customs Authority in collaboration with the World Bank. The objective of the…
Africa Ahoy Analyses “Ethiopia without Meles Zenawi” (Audio)
Africa Ahoy (African Today) a Spanish media, analyzes the political situation in Ethiopia, the second most populous nation on the African continent, six months after the sudden death of guerrilla leader and prime minister of Ethiopia. Audio is in Spanish…
Over 20,300 New Condos Developed in Addis Ababa by the City Administration
Govornment Employees to Benefit from Condos * Over 20,300 New Condos Developed in Addis Ababa in recent months * The government so far constructed and transferred 80,000 condominium to beneficiaries * Construction of 95,000 condos presently in progress Addis Ababa…
China in Africa: What the Policy of Nonintervention Adds to the Western Development Dilemma
Chinese vs. Western Development Model in Africa PRAXIS: The Fletcher Journal of Human Security published in 2012 an article titled “China in Africa: What the Policy of Nonintervention Adds to the Western Development Dilemma.” The author is Madison Condon, a…
Making The Most Of Haile Gebrselassie’s Legend
By Yomi Kazeem, Creative Director Elev8 Sports In the 1980s, young Haile Gebrselassie ran a distance of 10 kilometres to school and back every day. What started as a necessary regimen quickly turned into an intriguing talent in no time as Haile’s…
China-Africa Expert, Ian Taylor, on China-Africa Relations
China-Africa expert Ian Taylor, St. Andrews University, spoke on 8 January 2013 at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi. Below is a summary of his remarks, which touched on a wide range of China-Africa issues. ===…
Improving Water Resource Management in the Nile Basin
Photo: Tilahun Amede (Ph.D.) Tilahun Amede (Ph.D.) works at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) based in Maputo, Mozambique. ICRISAT aims to empower people living in drylands around the world to overcome poverty, hunger, and a…
China’s New Leadership and Sino-Africa Relations
The Brookings Institution published a brief analysis in January 2013 titled “China’s New Leadership and Sino-Africa Relations.” The authors are all associated with the Africa Growth Initiative: Yun Sun, visiting fellow; Julius Agbor, Africa research fellow; and Jessica Smith, research…
Ethiopia’s Strategic Resolve to Building the Grand Renaissance Dam
By Tsehaye Debalkew, Washington D.C February 23, 2013 The win-win strategy that resonated in the wake of the triumphant culmination of the entourage of a high-caliber Egyptian Public Diplomatic Mission to Ethiopia some two years ago immediately after the historic…
New Challenges Arise as China-Africa Ties Deepen
Oxford Analytica published on 21 January 2013 an analysis titled “New Challenges Arise as China-Africa Ties Deepen.” It argued that attention is shifting from alleged East-West ideological competition to the practical challenges and opportunities Africa faces in engaging at multiple levels…
China’s Special Economic Zones in Africa – Are they a Driving Force of China’s Soft Power?
By Yejoo Kim Feb. 2013 The Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University published in February 2013 a study titled “Chinese-led SEZs in Africa: Are They a Driving Force of China’s Soft Power?” The author is Yejoo Kim, a research…
Tullow Drills for Ethiopia’s First Oil in Kenyan Extension
By Eduard Gismatullin Feb 22, 2013 U.K. Explorer Drills for Ethiopia’s First Oil in South Omo Block (South West Ethiopia) Tullow Oil Plc (TLW), the U.K. explorer that found Kenya’s first crude a year ago, is about to find out…
Meles Zenawi’s Foundation Establishing Conference to be Held in March 2013
Ed: Recently, FDRE House of Peoples Representatives ratified to establish Meles Zenawi Foundation and that it planned to have a kick off summit in the near future. Consequently, Ato Adisu Legese, the foundation chairman, provided a press-release, explaining planned activities…
Diaspora Doctors to Start Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia
By Marthe Van Der Wolf February 21, 2013 ADDIS ABABA — A group of 150 Ethiopian doctors living abroad are constructing a hospital in their home country that will offer state-of-the-art medical treatment. This new hospital is designed to reduce the number…
An Interview of Melaku Bedada from the Embassy of Ethiopia in D.C. with Tsehaye Debalkew of Selam Radio
Tsehaye Debalikew of Selam Radio Interviewed Minister Counselor Melaku Bedada from the Embassy of Ethiopia in D.C on Feb 20- 2013. Mr. Bedada explains how and where any Ethiopian can buy bond for the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam. Mr. Badada…
China’s Economic Statecraft and African Mineral Resources – Changing Modes of Engagement
A new study suggests that China’s model of providing large concessionary loans for infrastructure projects to be paid back by sending oil and minerals to China is gradually changing. Ana Cristina Alves authored a report titled “China’s Economic Statecraft and…
Oil in Uganda – International Lessons for Success
The technical challenges of extracting Uganda’s waxy, on-shore oil has prevented production so far and means that full capacity will probably not be reached until 2020. In the meantime, the debate is underway over the management of Uganda’s oil in…
Toyota Launches $4.9m Assembly Plant In Kenya
Japan’s largest automaker Toyota, Tuesday launched a Sh500 million ($4.9 million USD) truck and bus assembly plant and showroom in Kenya in a move to steal market dominance from competitor, Ford. Kazuhiko Wanabe, GM Hino Motors – the of the…
Ethiopia’s Economy Benefits from Returning Diaspora
By Anders Kelto At a salon in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, customer Erica Kanesa relaxes in a leather chair. “I’m just doing manicure and pedicure,” she says, leaning her head back while a beautician works on her nails. Spa businesses…
Private Chinese Investment in Africa: Myths and Realities
Xiaofang Shen, visiting scholar in the SAIS China Studies Program and former World Bank investment specialist, published in January 2013 an excellent study titled “Private Chinese Investment in Africa: Myths and Realities” as a World Bank working paper. The paper…
Ethiopia Focuses on Entrepreneurs to Maintain Economic Growth
Marthe Van Der Wolf February 19, 2013 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The Ethiopian government and the United Nations want to train more than 200,000 entrepreneurs in the East African country. Both believe Ethiopia needs a stronger private sector to maintain…
Ethiopian Airlines Extends its Asian Reach and Links South America with China
Ethiopian Airlines plans to expand its Asian network with the addition of Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Seoul Incheon from 18-Jun-2013. Hong Kong will also become a direct route from Addis Ababa, rather than operating via Bangkok. But those plans could come unstuck if the grounded 787 fleet is not…
Ethiopia Continues Its Stride Forward Despite Neoliberals’ Cynicism
By Fantahun Belay Since last July, when the government announced that the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi was receiving medical treatments, several overrated analysts and media outlets have been busy forecasting doomsday scenarios, forecasting a power contest in the Ethiopian…
Ethiopian Military-Run Corporation Seeks More Foreign Partners
By William Davison Feb 17, 2013 Metals & Engineering Corp. — http://www.metec.gov.et — an Ethiopian military-run corporation, said it plans to partner with more foreign companies as it spearheads a government-drive to develop industries in Africa’s second-most populous nation. METEC, as…
CCTV Reporter, Girum Chala, Explains Ethiopia’s Merkato, Africa’s Biggest Open Market (Video)
Merkato: Ethiopia’s open air market CCTV News Addis Mercato (Amharic for “New Market”, popularly just Mercato, from the Italian for “market”) is the name for the large open-air marketplace in the Addis Ketema district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and for…
Ethiopia Produces First Military Drone Aircraft
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle February 14, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) – An Ethiopian military source has told Sudan Tribune that the country has built the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone which could be used for multiple purposes. After undergoing testing,…
From Economic Dependency and Stagnation to Democratic Developmental State
Asayehgn Desta, Ph.D. Sarlo Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Economic Development, Dominican University of California The idea to write this forthcoming book which is in the process of being published by Africa World Press is dedicated to my friend and classmate, Subhatu…
US Developer Launches 400 MW Ethiopia Wind Project
Terra Global Energy Developers, LLC, the first US wind energy developer to enter Ethiopia’s growing wind energy sector, today announced the launch of a 400 MW wind energy project in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. San Francisco, CA and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia…
Africa Can Only Be Developed Through Investments By Africans, Says Aliko Dangote
Photo: Nigerian born Billionaire Aliko Dangote Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has urged African businessmen to increase their investment stakes across the continent to spur growth and development in Africa. According to Dangote, Africa can…
Who Owns the Nile? Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia’s History-Changing Dam
By ANDREW CARLSON Editor’s Note: Egypt and Sudan are utterly dependent on the waters of the Nile River. Over the past century both of these desert countries have built several dams and reservoirs, hoping to limit the ravages of droughts…
Ethiopia Resorts to Unorthodox Funding Plan for Grand Renaissance Scheme
Whether Orthodox or Unorthodox, the dam will be built! By: John Muchira Edited by: Martin Zhuwakinyu Fears that construction of a mega hydroelectric plant in Ethiopia could stall owing to financial constraints have forced the authorities to turn to desperate…
Long Live the King: Ethiopia’s New Leadership is Practising Hero-Worship
DURING his two decades running Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi almost single-handedly engineered its rise from lost cause to model pupil. Even his enemies admit he was both popular and competent. Often working around the clock, he could make complex policy choices…
World Bank Selects Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya In New Health Study
VENTURES AFRICA – Global development agency World Bank is examining Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya and 19 other countries around the globe for a study on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). According to the Bank, the 22 countries were selected as samples that…
Costs and Opportunities of Pre and Post the Death of the late PM Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia
By Melese Diribsa The death of the late PM Meles Zenawi has been gone with creating different notions in Ethiopian mind. Nobody expected the untimely death of the late PM Meles Zenawi, 57. Meles was in front of Ethiopian and…
Ethiopia Military Parades Its Might in Addis Ababa – Video
Ethiopia military parades its might in Addis Ababa Not so long ago in the Dergue era, people especially the youth, used to run away out of the country, trying to avoid joining the armed forces. These days in Ethiopia, joining…
Ethiopia and UNCTAD Sign Technical Cooperation Agreement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Office of Spokesperson 13 February 2013 A Technical Cooperation Agreement in Developing a Strategy and Transformation Study of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise has been signed between the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic…
PM Hailemariam Desalegn: Ethiopia Prefers Trade with the UK rather than Receiving Aid
By Yemane Nagish Prime Minister Hailamariam Desalegn held discussions with the deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Nick Clegg, at his office yesterday on issues ranging from trade and investment to human rights and democracy. Briefing the press…
Ethiopian Flower Exporters Cash In on Valentine’s Day
By Marthe Van Der Wolf ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopia’s flower exporters are cashing in on Valentine’s Day, as the industry blooms. Many of the roses that lovers give each other on Valentine’s Day happen to be grown in Ethiopia….
Ethiopia Looks to Realise its Geothermal Energy Potential
By Matthew Newsome guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 13 February 2013 Initial exploration and drilling to be funded by Development Bank of Ethiopia as part of World Bank collaboration Ethiopia, like its fellow Great Rift Valley countries, has enormous geothermal energy potential. However, the costs involved…
African Development Bank (AfDB) Commits $1.1 Billion To Boost Geothermal Development
Financing Change, an AfDB report has revealed expected results from a programme financed by the bank with $1.1 billion and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) with $420 million in order to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 6.9 million tones and connect…
Allana Potash Introduces Potash Fertilizer to the Ethiopian Market
By Merga Yonas Allana Potash Corp., a Canada-based company working on the acquisition and development of potash assets around the world introduced a potassium fertilizer to the Ethiopian agricultural sector. To promote the use of potash fertilizer, a potassium rich…
Meles Zenawi: Dedicated Peace Advocate and a Brilliant Military Strategist
By Sani Awol Feb. 11, 2013 This post contains PART I and PART II PART I A week after the untimely and tragic death of H.E. the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, the prominent local elder Professor Ephrem Yishak revealed…
Ethiopia Coaxes Investors to Finance Growth Plan
By William Davison Feb. 11, 2013 Ethiopia’s government plans to attract more foreign investment and boost domestic savings as it struggles to finance infrastructure and other development projects, State Minister of Finance Abraham Tekeste said. The government is seeking “concessional…
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