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The 20^th African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition, along with the inaugural African Coffee Week, will be hosted by Ethiopia in Addis Ababa from February 5^th to 9^th, 2024. This significant event is jointly organized by three prominent African organizations: the African Fine Coffee Association (AFCA), the Inter African Coffee Organization (IACO), and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.

According to the Ethiopian Electric Power, the Aluto Langano geothermal project has successfully conducted a production test, achieving a capacity of 25 MW.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 14 September 2023.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has granted approval for a transmission project in Eastern Ethiopia, securing a financing of USD 104 million. This project, funded by the African Development Fund and Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund, aims to benefit various communities, including small farmers, livestock farmers, manufacturers, and students.

The Somali Regional State Investment and Industry Bureau has made an announcement regarding the licensing of 367 new investors including 37 foreign investors across various sectors, amounting to a significant total investment of over Birr 11.4 billion. This influx of investments is expected to generate 12,243 job opportunities.

Ethiopia is actively participating in the International Specialty Coffee Fair taking place in Doha, Qatar. The event spans three days, including today.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 13 September 2023.

The Ethio Engineering Group (EEG) has set an ambitious target of generating more than Birr 14.6 billion in revenue from its operations during the current fiscal year, marking a substantial increase compared to the Birr 490 million it earned last year.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has dedicated USD 10 million to a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing dairy farming in Ethiopia. This project's primary objectives are to increase milk production and productivity, enhance the capabilities of dairy farmers, and establish connections between dairy farmers and agro-industries.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 08 September 2023.