Can Ethiopia’s economic liberalisation lead to a jobs boom?
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Since coming to power in 2018, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has embarked on an…

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Can Ethiopia’s economic liberalisation lead to a jobs boom?

Foreigners and companies to be allowed to buy property in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has passed a draft law rescinding the country’s long-standing ban on…

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Foreigners and companies to be allowed to buy property in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's new stock exchange targets 90 listings in first decade
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Following the launch of Ethiopia’s first fully-fledged stock market in January, the focus now shifts…

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Ethiopia's new stock exchange targets 90 listings in first decade

Opportunities for Africa’s bankers as Ethiopia opens up the sector
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In December Ethiopia’s parliament passed legislation opening up the East African country’s banking sector to…

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Opportunities for Africa’s bankers as Ethiopia opens up the sector

Why Ethiopia's liberalisation and privatisation agenda is a mistake
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On December 17, 2024, Ethiopia’s parliament passed legislation enabling foreign banks to enter Ethiopia’s hitherto…

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Why Ethiopia's liberalisation and privatisation agenda is a mistake

Ethiopian SOE boss: Our strategy is reform, not privatisation
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When Brook Taye became chief executive of Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) in August, he was…

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Ethiopian SOE boss: Our strategy is reform, not privatisation

Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels
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A contractor hired by Facebook’s parent company Meta dismissed threats to content moderators by Ethiopian…

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Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels

Ethiopia releases stock exchange rules to woo investors
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The Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA) has released its first regulatory guidelines for the Ethiopian…

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Ethiopia releases stock exchange rules to woo investors

Telco IPO paves way for Ethiopia stock exchange
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The state-owned Ethio Telecom started offering 10% of its shares to the public from 17…

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Telco IPO paves way for Ethiopia stock exchange

Ethiopian venture capital firms hopeful on deregulation
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Ethiopia’s venture capital space is hopeful that the government’s programme of financial liberalisation will encourage…

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Ethiopian venture capital firms hopeful on deregulation