EBRIn urban planning, few endeavours have sparked as much debate and criticism as the establishment of Sheger City, encircling the vibrant capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. This audacious plan has come under fire from various quarters for many reasons, including its unprecedented nature in city planning, unjust implementation, and questionable long-term sustainability. As stakeholders question its viability, it is imperative to reassess the plan and explore alternative approaches prioritizing equity, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.
Winning Strategies for New Entrants
Ethiopia, one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, is becoming a promising destination for telecom firms looking to expand their business operations. With a population of over 115 million and a growing demand for telecommunications services, the country is attracting an increasing number of new entrants into its telecom industry; however, entering a new market takes work, especially in a highly competitive sector like telecoms. As a new entrant, building a viable business in Ethiopia requires a carefully planned and executed strategy. This article will discuss practical strategies for new entrant telecom firms to build likely enterprises in Ethiopia.
The Sudan crisis that exploded in April is a stark reminder of the far-reaching spillovers of violent conflict in today’s integrated global economy. Beyond the suffering of the Sudanese people, a full-blown conflict would further destabilize the region. Sudan’s neighbours, such as the Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Libya, and South Sudan, are already facing conflict, civil unrest, and food insecurity.
As cities witness rapid urbanization, concerns regarding environmental sustainability have become increasingly prominent. Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, serves as a fascinating case study in understanding the challenges posed by urbanization and the innovative strategies employed to tackle them.
After deepening for two decades, Africa-China’s economic relations are entering a new phase, owing to a variety of global, bilateral, and domestic factors. While China will remain a key player on the continent, African governments will need to keep their options open and be more mindful of a wider set of interests.
Ethiopia is joining the ranks of developing nations that have ramped up their efforts towards digitalization in recent years. With a staggering youth population of 41 million people aged 10 years and above, the country is poised to take advantage of this workforce to foster growth in its digital economy.
It’s the beginning of the end of Western-hegemony
The war that has been waged against Ethiopia by neo-colonists is not like ones encountered before. It is multifaceted, congruent, and coordinated on several fronts, employing every possible way to enact regime change with the anticipation of complete disarray, and a civil war that proceeded to create a complete collapse.
It also set an unprecedented level of convergence between neocolonial powers, which were otherwise known to pursue unreconciled stances on several spheres. The inexplicability of this unholy alliance between these groups remains to be a mystery and a puzzle for many. Moreover, what exactly Ethiopia has done to deserve such a level of hostility and conspiracy makes the puzzle even worse deep in the cynics.
Share companies are one form of business organization that often issue shares to raise capital for operational and strategic reasons. In other countries, shares of public companies are traded on regulated stock exchanges. In the stock exchange process, investors can place orders to buy and sell shares. Shares can be a valuable part of an investment portfolio. Owning shares in different companies can help build savings and protect money from inflation and taxes. It’s one option of maximizing income from the investments to the individual. When we see it from the company’s side, managing shares has become a central task.
