Lelise Neme, Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), said the government is keen on seeing more private sector engagement in Ethiopia's health sector. Ms. Lelise made the remark during a visit to the Silk Road General Hospital in Addis Ababa, constructed in 2017 as part of the China-Africa Belt and Road Initiative.
The Ethiopian government said it is embarking on a national plan to curb contraband and illicit trade. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, said, besides the stress it puts on the economy, contraband is becoming "an issue of sovereignty"
Ethiopia has set in place a National Employment Policy and Strategy (NEPS) on October 2, 2017. According to Fana Broadcasting Corporation the Strategy is in line with the nation’s economic growth the country has been registering.
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations of the initial phase to commence an e-visa service for international visitors to Ethiopia effective June 12, 2017.
