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Ethiopia Unveils Tourism Satellite Account

Ethiopia Unveils Tourism Satellite Account

Ethiopia’s Tourism Sector Geared for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Launch of Tourism Satellite Account to help strengthen the sector for meaningful contribution to Ethiopia’s economy The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Ministry of Tourism in Ethiopia today launched the Ethiopia Tourism Satellite Account (TSA), a tool for use in strengthening tourism for effective contribution to the country’s economy. “The launch of the TSA provides us with the data, but it is up to us to interpret and use it effectively to understand the true magnitude of the tourism industry,” said Geoffrey Manyara, on behalf of Mama…
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Ethiopia Takes Bold Stride Towards World Trade Organization Membership

Ethiopia Takes Bold Stride Towards World Trade Organization Membership

Ethiopia Takes Bold Stride Towards World Trade Organization Membership Ethiopia establishes new negotiating team for world trade organization membership. Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) by forming a new national committee tasked with managing WTO membership negotiations and strengthening regional trade ties. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Coordination made the announcement, highlighting the inclusion of senior leaders and experts from various government institutions in the committee. Despite expressing its desire to become a WTO member on multiple occasions, Ethiopia faced challenges due to its inability to meet certain inclusivity requirements set by…
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