The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has instructed exporters to promptly ship out commodities from their inventories, taking a firm stance during a recent meeting with industry stakeholders.
Minister Kasahun Gofe issued the directive while defending the government's indicative pricing system. He emphasized that benchmark rates are established in collaboration with export associations, countering the notion that the ministry sets prices unilaterally.
Sources at the September 16 meeting reported that Minister Kasahun was clear and assertive, stating, “We are the government, and we order you to export products on time.” This strong message came amid a paradox: while Ethiopia celebrated record annual export earnings of $8.3 billion, the sectors under MoTRI's oversight failed to meet their specific targets.
A senior exporter at the meeting, who requested anonymity, expressed confusion regarding the minister's urgency. “I understand...
Akin Dawodu, Citi Bank’s Sub-Cluster and Banking Head for Sub-Saharan Africa, oversees business operations across 33 countries, including Ethiopia. With over two decades of experience in banking and finance across the region, Akin has been integral to Citi’s strategic engagement with African markets. His extensive background includes leadership roles such as Cluster Head for West and Central Africa and...
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Contractors / Suppliers to participate in the following tender:
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Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA)...
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. Founded as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. It has a worldwide staff of more than 6,000 people.
Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA)...
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The Gambia represents...