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Ethiopia can transform its economic structure and create jobs through light manufacturing according Justin Yifu Lin, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics with the World Bank.

Lin launched a Light Manufacturing study that included China, Tanzania, Zambia and Vietnam as well as Ethiopia in his final visit to the region before his term as Chief Economist expires on the 1st of June.

The study on light manufacturing can help guide the transformation of the industrial structure and enhance the creation of productive jobs in various sectors in Ethiopia including, apparel, agribusiness, leather and metal he noted.

Light train manufacturing factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is to launch production, Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported.

The LIGHTEXPO 2019, Africa’s largest International architectural and commercial lighting trade show will be staged at the Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 21 - 23 March 2019.

The existing rapid economic growth in Ethiopia is need of more producers and investors to achieve sustainability and strength according to Ahmed Abtew, Deputy Chief and Head of the Regional Industry and Urban Development Bureau of the Amhara Regional State Speaking at a bazaar organized in the regional capital.

It is important to strengthen links between manufacturers, enterprises and members of the business community as well as the larger public to sustain the current rapid economic growth ties according to Ahmed.

It was also stated that the government is trying to improve the marketing system in the country,  this in turn is expected to help  increasing the number of investors and expand investment opportunity  ensure the benefits of the general public. 

Lion International Bank (LIB) had launched HelloCash mobile agent banking service on September 22, 2015, at Capital Hotel and Spa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, according to The Reporter.