Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today discussed with senior executives of Volkswagen (VW). Fitsum Arega, Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, said the Premier assured the German automaker that the government would do everything to help the company invest in Ethiopia.
In September, the company announced that it was considering building a component assembly plant in Ethiopia.
Source: Fana BC
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn opened Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2014 on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. The Forum is said to have attracted a global audience from the hotel and tourism industry.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Integrated Agro Industrial Park which is located in Central Eastern Oromia, Bulbula area and which is one of the four projects commissioned by the government. The Premier also visited the rural transformation center which is also being constructed in Shashemene, Oromia.
During discussing with local investors Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalegn noted there is enough loan available to investors that are willing to invest in the manufacturing sector. The discussion was held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia's National Switch (EthSwitch) is finalizing preparations for the nationwide implementation of a payment gateway system across banks and financial institutions.
