Doing Business
Corporate Culture
Culture is strong in Ethiopia. For many years I have been invited to attend important occasions like weddings, the baptism of a new born...
Doing Business
Distraction
If you are in a similar position as I am, then chances are that you have recently been or still are quite distracted from...
Doing Business
Taking responsibility
With the development of the Industrial Parks, we see the emergence of increased manufacturing, stimulation of export and direct foreign investment, foreign exchange earnings...
Doing Business
Realistic business planning
A business plan summarizes a project in a way that makes it understandable and attractive to potential financiers, business partners or employees. Keep in...
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Decent work
Last week saw the launch of the “Advancing Decent Work and Inclusive Industrialization in Ethiopia”, a program by ILO and partners in collaboration with...
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The costs of unsafe food
Two weeks ago, I picked up a friend from the airport who came to visit for 10 days. All was well, and we enjoyed...
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Sustainable Development Goals for Business
This week, the Addis Abeba Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association and DI, The Confederation of Danish Industry, organised a two days conference to...
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Back up to proceed
We are passing through challenging times to effectively do business in Ethiopia. Water, electricity and internet are all interrupted frequently, and we need to...