NIMBLE COMMERCE


NIMBLE COMMERCE

Street vendor lays out his merchandise at a bus stop around the Mexico roundabout. He looks to instigate impulsive purchases from pedestrians through a shifting marketplace. The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau is drafting regulations that restrict the type of products sold by street vendors. High levels of urban unemployment fueled in part by elevated rural-urban migrations contribute to the thriving informal sector. Recent estimates of the informal sector are around t 69pc in the capital compared to the national average, which lies below 15pc.While the term informal often sparks a raised eyebrow a majority of the economic activity in urban areas in developing countries is conducted through such channels. The informal sector currently accounts for over half the global employment, involving an estimated 1.8 billion people as compared to the 1.2 billion of the formal sector according to data from the International Labor Organization(ILO).


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RETIRED CAROUSEL

A misplaced colorful playground carousel with four seats has seen better days in the Mebrat Hail condominium in the Gofa area. Many parents would attest to the dearth of play areas that provide a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for their children especially in areas of high occupancy like condominiums around Addis Abeba. Playgrounds have an important role in the physical health, cognitive development, social skills, and emotional well-being of kids. ...


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PORTABLE RELIEVERS

Transportable toilets provide convenience for thousands of attendees at the annual Ireecha festival around Mesqel Square. Organized by the Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau, the main celebratory point behind St. Estifanos Church sees the gathering of people converging from throughout Ethiopia to reconnect with their cultural heritage and express gratitude for the blessings they have received...


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URBAN RENEWAL

The Piassa area in Addis Abeba is undergoing a major transformation. The once-vibrant neighborhood has been demolished to make way for new development projects. In its place, a large construction site has sprung up, with excavators and dump trucks towing the land. The Grand Palace, where the Prime Minister resides, stands prominently in the background. The area, located near the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, is next to Eri Bekentu and Qey Bahir condominium. Now a prime location for development,...


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