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Digital Ethiopia 2025 – A Digital Strategy for Ethiopia’s Inclusive Prosperity
Executive Summary Technological change has been the primary driver of social development, productivity improvements and inclusive growth. The world is, once again, at the dawn of the next technological change. Countries are at different stages and have different opportunities available to them in this new paradigm. A critical first step is to ensure the approach selected for digital transformation is treated as a means to a country’s national development vision and priorities. For Ethiopia, a digital transformation strategy needs to be aligned with critical Homegrown documents i.e. the 2019 Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda and the Ten-Year Development Plan (2020-2030) as well as with international commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Continental Digital Strategy. These guiding Government documents aim to correct macroeconomic imbalances, address structural impediments to inclusive prosperity and highlight sectoral priorities – ultimately to develop an inclusive, knowledge-based and prosperous society. Agriculture, manufacturing, mining, information and communications technologies (ICTs), the creative industry and tourism are the selected sectors that Government has prioritised for job creation, forex and exports, and inclusive growth. While the Government will use such guiding documents and iterative analysis to support and enable the digital economy, the role of the private […]
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Export Market Potential Index (EMPI) for Ethiopia – 2019
About the Index Given the eminence importance of export growth for the economic development of developing countries like Ethiopia, international marketing has become increasingly important both at a macro- and micro- level. As such, TAP Ethiopia has developed the Export Market Potential Index (EMPI) with a particular focus on Ethiopia, so as to provide guidance for Ethiopian companies interested in determining which international markets present them with the most opportunities for a successful market entry. The EMPI for Ethiopia is a methodical analysis which identifies and ranks the aggregate market potential of 120 countries for 2019 as potential export markets for Ethiopia. It ranks these 120 countries based on eight (8) dimensions: Market Size, Market Growth Rate, Market Intensity, Market Receptivity, Market Openness, Logistics Infrastructure, Economic Freedom, and Governance/ Institutional Quality. Each of these dimensions are measured using an aggregated set of credible and quantifiable indicators, whose values are converted into a 1-100 scale based on their relative magnitudes in each of the eight dimensions. The Overall Score of the EMPI is calculated by adding-up the weighted values of each of these dimensions based on their relative importance in determining their contribution to the overall score of the EMPI. The […]
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10 Tips to Prepare for A Successful Trade Event
10 Tips to Prepare for A Successful Trade Event The ever growing complexities and variables associated with preparing for a successful trade event demand commitment, as well as careful and contemplative focus both from participants and event organizers alike. In this article, we have prepared 10 Tips that deserve your attention in order to ensure that this expensive and time-consuming activity is well managed and serves its promotional function. Think Sales There are few functions in business as exact and dynamic as personal selling. An organization’s sales team lives and dies by the results of its efforts, which cannot be easily fudged, finessed, or faked. A salesperson obtains the orders required, and he either makes sales targets or doesn’t. By thinking sales, and positively affecting the selling process as a trade show goal, the exhibitor is setting realistic expectations that reside more in the area of an exact science. Armed with the understanding the selling function has many phases, the trade show can shorten the existing selling cycle by delivering qualified prospects to your exhibit sooner rather than later. It can also establish a positive environment where sales and prospects meet face to face to solve problems, add value, and […]
Business and Trade Event Categories and Proper Terminology
Business and Trade Event Categories and Proper Terminology There are many terms for different types of events floating internationally. In recent years, the difference between these terms has also become increasingly vague, and relying on generic descriptions (for example, entering something similar to “trade shows Ethiopia”) when searching for appropriate event for your company to participate in might not produce the best results. Many Conventions, Conferences or Forums take on features of Trade Shows so that businesses can have their booths on site as well. And vice versa, many large Trade Shows choose to hold a Conference type event at the same time, in addition to usual panel discussions. So in this article, we will try to see the differences between this terms. After all, the use of these different terms are meant to describe different types of events. Trade Show Trade Show, as name implies, is an event where companies in a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their new products and services. In general Trade Shows are business-to-business (B2B) type of events; they are not open to the public and are meant to be attended by company representatives, industry officials and (of course!) press. Usually Trade Shows […]
Start Exporting: A General Guide
Start Exporting: A General Guide Export trading can be a profitable way of expanding your business, spreading risk and reducing your dependence on the domestic market. Free trade agreements, globalization, and the ease of communication made possible via the internet, are continually drawing world markets closer together. There are many benefits to exporting including: Economies of scale – the more you produce the lower the production cost per unit. Product life extension – products that are in decline here may be new entrants or just moving into the growth stage overseas. Seasonal factors – our summer is someone’s else’s winter, exporting allows you to sell your seasonal products year round. Improved performance. New opportunities for growth. Use of excess capacity. There has never been a better time for Ethiopian companies to enter the export market. Making your exporting efforts successful, however, requires a long-term commitment, as well as the ability and willingness to understand and follow business disciplines and professional advice. First Steps to Exporting There are many steps to creating a business culture and infrastructure that is conducive to exporting. In addition to market research and financing there are legal issues, insurance and logistics specific to exporting overseas. TAP-Ethiopia […]
Major Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
Major Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia Agriculture and Agro-Industrial Processing It is clear that agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy. Ethiopia grows all types of cereals, fibber crops, oil seeds, coffee, tea, flowers, fruits, and vegetables since it is endowed a with wide ranging agro-ecological zones and diversified resources. Therefore, Ethiopia offers opportunities to invest on food crops, beverage crops and cotton. Among the various agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, the following are the main ones: Coffee and Tea Fruits and Vegetables Flowers Livestock and Poultry Pulses Oil Seeds Manufacturing Leather and leather products Textiles and textile products and garments Building materials (steel, cement, etc.) Food and beverage industries, including breweries, starch and glucose compel, baby food unit, etc. Automotive industry, including production of components and spare parts (a good example is Holland Car that assembles ABAY brand cars) Mining Ethiopia also offers an excellent opportunity to invest in Mining. According to the Ministry of Mines, Ethiopia has a great potential in mining in general, and gold in particular. Ethiopia also has a good potential in deposits of tantalum, platinum, nickel, potash and soda ash. In addition, marble, granite, limestone, clay, gypsum, gemstone, iron ore, coal, copper etc. are found […]
Forms of Investment in Ethiopia
[content_control logged_out=”0″ message=”You don’t have access to this.”]Logged in content[/content_control] Forms of Investment in Ethiopia Investment in Ethiopia may take place in one of the following forms: I. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Sole proprietorship is business in which only one individual owns all the assets, and operates in his/her personal capacity. The sole proprietor is liable personally for all debts of the business operation. II. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION There are three business organizations are recognized in Ethiopia. These are Companies, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures. A. COMPANIES There are three forms of Companies, under Business Organizations, recognized in Ethiopia. These are Private Limited Companies, Share Companies, and Foreign Branch Companies. Private Limited Company A private limited company is a company whose partners are liable only to the extent of their contributions. The maximum number of the partners is fifty while the minimum is two. The minimum required amount of capital to form private limited company is 15,000 Ethiopian Birr. The name of the private limited company may contain a disclosure of the nature of its activity and must include the words “private limited company”. The firm-name and the amount of capital of the company shall appear on all of the company documents, invoices, publications and […]
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10 Tips to Prepare for A Successful Trade Event
10 Tips to Prepare for A Successful Trade Event The ever growing complexities and variables associated with preparing for a successful trade event demand commitment, as well as careful and contemplative focus both from participants and event organizers alike. In this article, we have prepared 10 Tips that deserve your attention in order to ensure that this expensive and time-consuming activity is well managed and serves its promotional function. Think Sales There are few functions in business as exact and dynamic as personal selling. An organization’s sales team lives and dies by the results of its efforts, which cannot be easily fudged, finessed, or faked. A salesperson obtains the orders required, and he either makes sales targets or doesn’t. By thinking sales, and positively affecting the selling process as a trade show goal, the exhibitor is setting realistic expectations that reside more in the area of an exact science. Armed with the understanding the selling function has many phases, the trade show can shorten the existing selling cycle by delivering qualified prospects to your exhibit sooner rather than later. It can also establish a positive environment where sales and prospects meet face to face to solve problems, add value, and […]
Business and Trade Event Categories and Proper Terminology
Business and Trade Event Categories and Proper Terminology There are many terms for different types of events floating internationally. In recent years, the difference between these terms has also become increasingly vague, and relying on generic descriptions (for example, entering something similar to “trade shows Ethiopia”) when searching for appropriate event for your company to participate in might not produce the best results. Many Conventions, Conferences or Forums take on features of Trade Shows so that businesses can have their booths on site as well. And vice versa, many large Trade Shows choose to hold a Conference type event at the same time, in addition to usual panel discussions. So in this article, we will try to see the differences between this terms. After all, the use of these different terms are meant to describe different types of events. Trade Show Trade Show, as name implies, is an event where companies in a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their new products and services. In general Trade Shows are business-to-business (B2B) type of events; they are not open to the public and are meant to be attended by company representatives, industry officials and (of course!) press. Usually Trade Shows […]
Digital Ethiopia 2025 – A Digital Strategy for Ethiopia’s Inclusive Prosperity
Executive Summary Technological change has been the primary driver of social development, productivity improvements and inclusive growth. The world is, once again, at the dawn of the next technological change. Countries are at different stages and have different opportunities available to them in this new paradigm. A critical first step is to ensure the approach selected for digital transformation is treated as a means to a country’s national development vision and priorities. For Ethiopia, a digital transformation strategy needs to be aligned with critical Homegrown documents i.e. the 2019 Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda and the Ten-Year Development Plan (2020-2030) as well as with international commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Continental Digital Strategy. These guiding Government documents aim to correct macroeconomic imbalances, address structural impediments to inclusive prosperity and highlight sectoral priorities – ultimately to develop an inclusive, knowledge-based and prosperous society. Agriculture, manufacturing, mining, information and communications technologies (ICTs), the creative industry and tourism are the selected sectors that Government has prioritised for job creation, forex and exports, and inclusive growth. While the Government will use such guiding documents and iterative analysis to support and enable the digital economy, the role of the private […]
Export Market Potential Index (EMPI) for Ethiopia – 2019
About the Index Given the eminence importance of export growth for the economic development of developing countries like Ethiopia, international marketing has become increasingly important both at a macro- and micro- level. As such, TAP Ethiopia has developed the Export Market Potential Index (EMPI) with a particular focus on Ethiopia, so as to provide guidance for Ethiopian companies interested in determining which international markets present them with the most opportunities for a successful market entry. The EMPI for Ethiopia is a methodical analysis which identifies and ranks the aggregate market potential of 120 countries for 2019 as potential export markets for Ethiopia. It ranks these 120 countries based on eight (8) dimensions: Market Size, Market Growth Rate, Market Intensity, Market Receptivity, Market Openness, Logistics Infrastructure, Economic Freedom, and Governance/ Institutional Quality. Each of these dimensions are measured using an aggregated set of credible and quantifiable indicators, whose values are converted into a 1-100 scale based on their relative magnitudes in each of the eight dimensions. The Overall Score of the EMPI is calculated by adding-up the weighted values of each of these dimensions based on their relative importance in determining their contribution to the overall score of the EMPI. The […]
Forms of Investment in Ethiopia
[content_control logged_out=”0″ message=”You don’t have access to this.”]Logged in content[/content_control] Forms of Investment in Ethiopia Investment in Ethiopia may take place in one of the following forms: I. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Sole proprietorship is business in which only one individual owns all the assets, and operates in his/her personal capacity. The sole proprietor is liable personally for all debts of the business operation. II. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION There are three business organizations are recognized in Ethiopia. These are Companies, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures. A. COMPANIES There are three forms of Companies, under Business Organizations, recognized in Ethiopia. These are Private Limited Companies, Share Companies, and Foreign Branch Companies. Private Limited Company A private limited company is a company whose partners are liable only to the extent of their contributions. The maximum number of the partners is fifty while the minimum is two. The minimum required amount of capital to form private limited company is 15,000 Ethiopian Birr. The name of the private limited company may contain a disclosure of the nature of its activity and must include the words “private limited company”. The firm-name and the amount of capital of the company shall appear on all of the company documents, invoices, publications and […]
Major Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
Major Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia Agriculture and Agro-Industrial Processing It is clear that agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy. Ethiopia grows all types of cereals, fibber crops, oil seeds, coffee, tea, flowers, fruits, and vegetables since it is endowed a with wide ranging agro-ecological zones and diversified resources. Therefore, Ethiopia offers opportunities to invest on food crops, beverage crops and cotton. Among the various agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, the following are the main ones: Coffee and Tea Fruits and Vegetables Flowers Livestock and Poultry Pulses Oil Seeds Manufacturing Leather and leather products Textiles and textile products and garments Building materials (steel, cement, etc.) Food and beverage industries, including breweries, starch and glucose compel, baby food unit, etc. Automotive industry, including production of components and spare parts (a good example is Holland Car that assembles ABAY brand cars) Mining Ethiopia also offers an excellent opportunity to invest in Mining. According to the Ministry of Mines, Ethiopia has a great potential in mining in general, and gold in particular. Ethiopia also has a good potential in deposits of tantalum, platinum, nickel, potash and soda ash. In addition, marble, granite, limestone, clay, gypsum, gemstone, iron ore, coal, copper etc. are found […]
Start Exporting: A General Guide
Start Exporting: A General Guide Export trading can be a profitable way of expanding your business, spreading risk and reducing your dependence on the domestic market. Free trade agreements, globalization, and the ease of communication made possible via the internet, are continually drawing world markets closer together. There are many benefits to exporting including: Economies of scale – the more you produce the lower the production cost per unit. Product life extension – products that are in decline here may be new entrants or just moving into the growth stage overseas. Seasonal factors – our summer is someone’s else’s winter, exporting allows you to sell your seasonal products year round. Improved performance. New opportunities for growth. Use of excess capacity. There has never been a better time for Ethiopian companies to enter the export market. Making your exporting efforts successful, however, requires a long-term commitment, as well as the ability and willingness to understand and follow business disciplines and professional advice. First Steps to Exporting There are many steps to creating a business culture and infrastructure that is conducive to exporting. In addition to market research and financing there are legal issues, insurance and logistics specific to exporting overseas. TAP-Ethiopia […]
