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Addis Ababa hosted the International Pharmaceuticals Suppliers’ Conference today aiming to attract manufacturers and suppliers into the local pharmaceuticals market. During the conference, the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service (EPSS) called investors to increase their engagement in pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Taddesse, stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector need to create a strong collaboration in order to improve the pharmaceuticals supply chain and the business relationship of EPSS with its suppliers.

The 8th Hortiflora International Expo opened in Addis Ababa, Millennium Hall, yesterday in the presence of Girma Amente – Minister of Agriculture, Mesfin tafessew – CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, and Nega Mekuanint – Board Chairman of Ethiopian Horticulture Producers’ and Exporters’ Association (EHPEA).

Ethiopia’s capital introduced coupon retailing method which will be used at the Ethiopian Consumers Association shops. The system is being introduced by the Addis Ababa City Administration in the aim of ensuring fair distribution of basic goods for the city’s dwellers.

The Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority has announced that newly approved regulations for vehicle parking services in the city will be implemented this week. The new rules aim to optimize the use of parking spaces, particularly those underutilized in buildings, and increase the overall supply of vehicle parking.

Addis Ababa Investment Agency said it is going to launch a one-stop shop service in the coming month to ease the problems faced by investors and create conducive investment atmosphere in Addis Ababa.