Addis Ababa is struggling to deliver basic public services not because of a lack of funds, but because of an over‑centralized system and a demoralized workforce, a new study by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) warns.
The report, titled “Responsiveness of Public Institutions in Ethiopia: Practices, Challenges, and Policy Options,” paints a stark picture of a capital city where frontline workers have little or no power to make decisions, are underpaid, and are increasingly absent from their posts — all of which has left residents facing long delays and frustration when trying to access government services.
The study identifies excessive centralization of power as the main bottleneck behind the city’s service breakdown. While the city is growing fast and handling millions of citizen requests each year, decision‑making authority remains tightly concentrated at the top, leaving frontline...
In this wide‑ranging interview, Capital sits down with Dagnachew Lule (PhD), Senior Director of Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), to discuss how the 15‑year‑old institution has tried to shift Ethiopian agriculture from subsistence to market‑driven production. He reflects on ATI’s flagship ACC programme, the expansion of cluster farming from 0.6 million ha piloted...
Ethiopia is advancing rapidly toward a digital payments economy defined by interoperability, real-time transactions, and inclusive access. The National Digital Payments Strategy establishes the framework for instant payments, streamlined operations, and expanded reach to underserved populations and cross-border users. Banks that invest in resilient, modern infrastructure will secure leadership in this evolving market, while those that delay risk operational...
External Auditor for 2025 Organizational Audit
Women Development and Reliance Organization (WDRO) is a women-led national humanitarian and development organization registered in Ethiopia and recognized for its strong governance, professional management, and commitment to accountability. The organization implements integrated humanitarian and development programs that promote dignity, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Guided by a clear vision, mission,...
Rebidding of Lot-5 and 6 of Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 4 Secondary Schools in Afar Region
LRFP-2026-9200050
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRFP) for Rebidding of Lot-5 and 6 of Rehabilitation and upgrading of school WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ facilities for 4...
For the supply of Supplementary Animal Feed
Tender Reference - SCI-ET-2026-001
Save the Children International (SCI) invites qualified and experienced suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of Supplementary Animal Feeds for its KOICA project in Somali Region.
Mandatory Requirements:
• Be legally registered and have a valid business license for Animal Feed production, or supply.
• A bid bond equivalent...
Country:
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Client:National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)
Assignment Title:Design, Development, and Implementation of a Financial Transaction Data Exchange Platform with Integrated Anomaly Detection and Analytics System
Selection Method:Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
Procurement Reference No.: NBE/ICB/REOI/G/01/2026
1. Background
The National Bank is undertaking a strategic initiative to strengthen its oversight, monitoring, and analytical capabilities across the financial market. As the central...
Egyptian writer and novelist Salwa Bakr has been named the inaugural laureate of the BRICS Literature Award, an international honor established to foster intercultural dialogue and promote shared humanistic values through literature.
Bakr received the award at a ceremony held during the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, one of the largest literary gatherings in the Arab world. The event took...
Djibouti has taken a major step toward its first UNESCO World Heritage designation by officially declaring the Abourma rock art site in the Tadjourah region a national monument.
The decision, ratified during the first Council of Ministers meeting of 2026 on Tuesday and presided over by President Ismail Omar Guelleh, grants the site formal state protection under a new decree....
Ethiopian comedy uniquely intertwines satire and social critique with cultural humor, distinguishing it from Western stand-up. This exploration highlights...
By our staff reporter
The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has provided a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a prominent agro-food enterprise operating in the Middle East and Africa. The package, structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility, aims to support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets and strengthen its working capital position as it scales operations.
This financing agreement builds on the existing partnership between MCB and Invictus Investment and underscores a shared commitment to advancing food security...
By our staff reporter
Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region.WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti.
WCX includes Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu...