Our Activity in #Ethiopia launched a $3.5 million initiative to enable banks to restructure the debt of farmers and other value chain actors whose ability to service their loans was affected by recent fertilizer supply and price shocks. @USAID@Agrilinks https://t.co/pP2Bt5n8Hl
Yes coffee was 1st discovered in Ethiopia but Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia export more beans than Ethiopia. Uganda is the only other African country in the top10. Germany and Italy make more money from roasted coffee than the 2 African countries. Know your value chain!
Report on Ethiopia's Digital Economy prepared through a collaboration between Cepheus Capital and USAID's CATALYZE Ethiopia: Market Systems for Growth (MS4G) Programme. https://t.co/lVAyRhSEHI
Resetting the U.S’s Africa trade & investment policies from Pres. Trump’s “s**t hole” to a winning engagement under Pres. @JoeBiden. MY VIEW:
1. #Africa visit: During 1st year
2. FDI: Increase U.S. investments
3. Trade: Pan-Africa deal not bilaterals
4. AGOA: Renew beyond 2025
85% of Ethiopia’s demand for #pharmaceuticals is fulfilled through imports, squeezing limited forex, risking delay and potential counterfeits.
For perspective:
~ 10 pharma manufacturers in #Ethiopia, ~100 in #Kenya (for a population size of 50M)
We must develop this sector!
@Dr_Ephrem It will not be easy to replace you. Still in awe of your dedication and commitment for the Commission. Thank you for your service and wish you well.
@AbebeAbebayehu Very sad, disappointed and upset you have left EIC. It has been a pleasure working with you and supporting your vision for the Commission. You will be greatly missed. Wish you all the best and a rewarding life post EIC.