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Precise Consult collaborates with the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands and the Ministry of Water and Energy to expand irrigation development in Ethiopia. The consulting firm announced a program called Solar Appliance Manufacturing Program which was aimed at assembling and manufacturing 250,000 Solar Home Systems (SHS) and 25,000 Productive Use Energy (PUE) appliances. The project which is funded by Shell Foundation is expected to address key bottlenecks of the off-grid manufacturing sector by participating pertinent stakeholders.

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Hailemariam Dessalegn, disclosed the government has decided to base its fuel pricing on the global market rates. The moves was made in order to stabilize the market following the 15 percent devaluation of Birr against USD. The announcement was made when the Premier addressed the legislature to answer to queries raised by the MPs.

Ethiopia’s Premier, Hailemariam Dessalegn, called on Chinese companies to take part in the building of industrial zones and parks in Ethiopia.

Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, inaugurated 2 roads that connect Addis – Adama Expressway with the capital city. The roads have a total length of 28.1 kilometers.

Inaugurating the new Humbo-Arbaminch Road, Prime Minister Hailem Mariam Desalegn noted the road will boost the investment taking place in the area.