The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched its "Measuring the Information Society 2013 Report" in Ethiopia yesterday, November 6, 2013.
International Telecommunication Union Regional Office Director Andrew Rugege said, the report provides tangible information and features of the ICT development at international level. It measures the trend of ICT through applying indicators agreed among the member countries.
Ivanka Trump, US President Donald Trump’s oldest daughter and advisor on job creation, economic empowerment, workforce development and entrepreneurship, met and discussed with Ethiopian businesswomen in various industries in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia and Japan penned an agreement to collaborate in the implementation the second phase of the Small Holder Farmers Empowerment Project which is aimed at developing horticulture in Ethiopia. The first phase of the project was implemented in Amhara and Oromia Regional States. The second phase targets Sidama and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Regional State.
Agreement for “the Project for improvement of Axle Load Control on Truck” was signed between Japanese Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Kazuhiro Suzuki, and State Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Ethiopia, H.E. Ato Ahmed Shide, for a total amount of one hundred million Birr (USD 5 million).
Japan is willing to assist the undergoing geothermal development in Ethiopia, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) stated.
