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The Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE) announced that it has enhanced its ability to deliver geo-science data by 1:250,000. The coverage of landmass has increased to 72,000m2 from 18,000m2 annually.

Geological survey delivers information for a range of sectors requiring geo-science data including generating power, agriculture and the construction industry said Masresha G/Selassie Director General of the GSE.

The GSE has conducted 55% of digital geographic base maps, geochemistry, geomorphology mapping preparations and remote sensing reconnaissance over the last fiscal year said Masresha.

Results obtained from a business outlook survey of German companies in Ethiopia indicated that the German firms hold a positive view of the ongoing business growth and economic transformation. The survey, conducted by a Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Eastern Africa (AHK) is the first of its kind.

Germany will further strengthen ongoing support through knowledge and technology transfer towards growth of Ethiopia's agricultural productivity, the Federal Minister of Agriculture of Germany, llse Aigner said. A German-Ethiopian advanced training center with the Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center was inaugurated by Aigner and Agriculture State Minister Wondyirad Mandefro. The government of Germany allocated 2.7 million Euro budget for the center. A German parliamentary delegation also visited the center.

The newly opened center will be used to teach farmers about sustainable, site-specific and climate-adapted methods of production including training with modern technology. By 2014, the center, located some 170km south-east of Addis Ababa, will train 1500 farmers.

Jurgen Hart, Spokesperson for the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, remarked Germany is committed to enhancing its development cooperation with Ethiopia. 

Germany signed a Euro 100 million agreement with Ethiopia yesterday to help the country’s training and job creation programs financially and technically. Dr. Abraham Tekeste, Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation Minister, said, “The agreement is instrumental in generating job opportunities for the young generation since it supports training and job creation program in Ethiopia,” adding that it is significant to give the needed attention to the youth, who comprise 70% percent of Ethiopian population, in order to improve their capacity.