“The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association, boasting around 17,000 members, has unveiled a digital platform aimed at providing crucial information to alleviate challenges faced by organizations involved in international trade. According to Shibeshi BeteMaryam, the Secretary General of the Addis Chamber, out of the Chamber’s current membership, 10,178 are engaged in international trade, with 76 percent focused on exports and 22.6 percent on imports. Highlighting the lack of awareness among Chamber members regarding import requirements from foreign markets,

the Secretary General emphasized the resulting operational hurdles. This newly launched export portal is anticipated to tackle these issues by offering market insights, legal guidelines, and quality standards for businesses engaged in international trade. Developed as part of a collaborative effort with Sequa, a GIZ partner, the web-supported digital tool aims to bolster the capacity of trade associations and enhance access to information about products and services.”