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Exclusive interview with the State Minister of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia, H.E. Tadelech Dalacho Dando

March 20, 2014

H.E. Tadelech Dalacho Dando, State Minister of Culture and Tourism
Ethiopia is unique in terms of its tourist attractions. There is a combination of all types of attractions here; natural, cultural and historical. The vision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Ethiopia is to make it one of the top 5 tourist destinations in Africa by 2020, and the government together with the private sector is currently working hard to accomplish this dream.

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Politics in Ethiopia | Ethiopian federalism and 2015 national elections

March 18, 2014

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Politics in Ethiopia | Ethiopian federalism and 2015 national elections
The current administration of Ethiopia came to power in 1991 and it introduced a federal system and has drafted a constitution that aims to provide all citizens with full democratic rights. The constitution also allows for a multi-party system.

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Ethiopia will be soon one of the leading economies in Africa, claims UN Conference Center Chief

March 18, 2014

Gerard Hounkponou, Chief of the UN Conference Centre, Conference Coordination Unit, Conference Services Section, believes Ethiopia will become one of the leading economies in Africa.

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The hub for conferences and meetings in Ethiopia: United Nations Conference Center Addis Ababa

March 18, 2014

The UN Conference Centre in Addis Ababa was built some twelve years ago following the decision of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Technostyle, leading importer of furniture in Ethiopia, to use 60% local materials for manufacturing

March 14, 2014

Technostyle has been importing office furniture for the last 15 years. Now it is about to start manufacturing locally.

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It’s high time for foreign real estate developers to come to Ethiopia, says GIFT Real Estate

March 14, 2014

Gebreyesus Igata from GIFT Real Estate claims it is high time for investors to come and take part on the real estate developments in Ethiopia; the demand is there.

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GIFT Real Estate: Real estate developments in eastern Addis Ababa

March 14, 2014

70% of the land acquired by GIFT Real Estate in eastern Addis Ababa is already developped.

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High quality cement with low price: Derba MIDROC Cement Ethiopia

March 14, 2014

Derba MIDROC Cement has about 52% share of the cement market in Ethiopia.

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Derba MIDROC Cement: History of the leading cement producer in Ethiopia

March 14, 2014

“We did a study seven years ago in which we showed the increase in demand was 30 to 35%, so we wanted to participate in this area,” recalls Haile Assegide, Executive Director of Derba MIDROC Cement.

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Travel Ethiopia’s vision: Branching out to attract more tourists to Ethiopia

March 14, 2014

Travel Ethiopia wants to branch out and be present in various regions of the countries thereby addressing the needs of the ever increasing number of tourists in Ethiopia.