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Women shortchanged by digital finance
Africa must invest in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for women and girls, disciplines which would boost their economic empowerment and access...
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PepsiCo deepens its commitment to Ethiopia with $40 million cash injection
PepsiCo is finalizing an investment proposal of approximately USD 40 million to expand its Senselet snacks business in Ethiopia, and is considering the possibility...
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Africa needs $40bn annual grid investments for stable electricity
African countries will require an average of $40bn power grid investments annually for about five years to deliver stable electricity to citizens on the...
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Convenience is Top Priority for Passengers Post Pandemic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2022 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers top concerns for travel in...
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Experts review how ECA’s flagship gender development index can remain relevant in years to come
A group of experts met this week in Addis Ababa to review the African Gender Development Index, a flagship tool of the United Nations...
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The European Union responds to outbreak in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
The European Union is providing €100 000 (more than ETB 5 million) in humanitarian funding to support the fight against a cholera outbreak in...
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Good data helps African countries to make best development policy decisions
The eighth meeting of the Statistical Commission for Africa will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 24-28 October 2022 under the theme “Modernizing...
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Djibouti expresses desire to import wheat from Ethiopia
When Ethiopia starts exporting wheat to the foreign market, Djibouti will be the first buyer country, Djibouti’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, Livestock, and...
