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Empowering Tech Innovation and Nurturing Lucrative Tech Careers: RiseBack Expands to Ethiopia

Rise N Start Ignite, Ethiopia’s First Student Startup Pitch Competition Addis Ababa/USA RiseBack.org, the World’s 1st affordable education platform to empower students and professionals to foster creativity, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, catalyzing Ethiopia’s journey to becoming a tech-driven economic powerhouse. Leading the way is Rise N Start Ignite, Ethiopia’s pioneering Startup Pitch Competition for students.

October 19, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Reliance on Djibouti Port is Unsustainable due to Outrageous Costs and illegal practices and embezzlement practices at the highest level.

Djibouti’s president Ismail Omar Guelleh. © Tiksa Negeri/Reuters By – Nigist Berta At present Ethiopia’s imports and exports mainly pass via the port of Djibouti. Reliance on Djibouti has proved costly and unsustainable, however, leading Addis to search for alternatives.  Djibouti is where USAID stores these items for its food assistance programs so it was

October 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Forex trading: A risky path to riches for Ethiopian youth

By Micheal Legesse In the grand theatre of global finance, forex trading takes centre stage as a colossal and tempestuous sea. It’s a realm where the world’s currencies ebb and flow like capricious tides, and every rise and fall can spell fortune or ruin for those daring enough to navigate its waters. In the hands

October 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Enkopa Summit Ignites Transformation in Ethiopia through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Tech

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – October 12, 2023 – Enkopa Summit, an unprecedented industry event centered around entrepreneurship and innovation, inaugurated today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the authority of the Ministry of Labor and Skills, pioneered by Laurendeau & Associates and organized by Flawless Events, this highly anticipated summit aims to redefine Ethiopia’s economic growth

October 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Can Forex Trading Help Ethiopia’s Youth Achieve Financial Freedom?

By- Beakal Anlye Introduction Hey there did you fail your university entry exam? are you feeling sad about the state of your life, lack of jobs, and whatnot? then forex trading may just be the thing for you.  In recent years a new trend has been seen more and more, with better access to foreign

October 10, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Only 3.2% of Ethiopian Grade 12 Students Pass the National Leaving Exam

Only 3.2% of Ethiopian Grade 12 Students Pass National Leaving Exam ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Only 3.2% of the students who took the 2015 Grade 12 National Leaving Examination scored more than 50%, according to the Ministry of Education. Out of 356,878 students who sat for the natural science exam, 22,974 students scored more than

October 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Enkopa Summit: Transforming Ethiopia through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Tech

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – September 28, 2023 – In just two weeks, on October 12, the Enkopa Summit will inaugurate its unprecedented industry and thought leadership-oriented event in Addis Ababa. This highly anticipated summit is centered around the crucial themes of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a mission to redefine Ethiopia’s economic growth and it is

October 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Ethiopian Capital Market: a new chapter to be seen

By- Beakal Anlye With a rapidly expanding economy and a favorable investment climate, Ethiopia has been working towards establishing a robust capital market to attract domestic and foreign investments. In this article, we will explore the current state of the Ethiopian capital market, its regulatory framework, key players, and the potential it holds for both

September 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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EIB PROVIDES €1 MILLION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ETHIOPIA’S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Addis Ababa, 18th September 2023 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided the World Health Organization (WHO) with €1 million (approximately BIRR 61 million) for a technical assistance operation that will strengthen the primary healthcare system in Ethiopia.  The Ethiopian government plans to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage and to build resilience of its

September 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Overdue Ethiopia’s Start-up Act: The Need to Change Subject

By Tsegamlak Solomon | Sep 09, 2023 Start-up Ethiopia It was five years ago. I remember sitting in the meeting room of the former Jobs Creation Commission: a team of a little more than 10 people and we were gathered to discuss how to build a vibrant start-up ecosystem in Ethiopia with a focus on

September 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight