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Apr 13 , 2024 . By Hintsa Andebrhan

Tripartite Accord Falters as External Powers Vie for Influence in the Horn of Africa

The Comprehensive Tripartite Cooperation agreement, signed in September 2018 in Asmera between Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia leaders, was noteworthy in many ways. Signed with the aspiration of engendering a durable peace in the region, it promised t...

Jan 7 , 2024 . By Hintsa Andebrhan

Ethiopia's Maritime Move a Game Changer in the Horn of Africa?

In the shifting geopolitical reality of the Horn of Africa, recent developments point to a nuanced, yet potentially transformative, set of interactions involving Ethiopia, the self-declared state of Somaliland, and major international players, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), and various European countries. Somaliland's...


Sep 10 , 2022 . By Christian Tesfaye

Just Financial Sector Liberalisation?

The Council of Ministers made a very important decision earlier this month to allow foreign investment into the financial sector. The Council approved a policy that lays the foundation for liberalising the finance sector. Much work needs to be done before any foreign bank sets foot in Ethiopia. Proclamations and regulations need to follow the libe...


Jan 30 , 2022

Pay Debt Like A Lannister

Economics can be heartless. The field's obsession with numbers and taking the long-term macro view drives social justice activists crazy. Economists general penchant for models and large data sets drives the political left nuts. This disconnect informs the criticism against GDP as a measure of the wellbeing of a country. Aggregate economic output i...




Opinion

Population Explosion, For Better or Worse

Oct 9 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      9448 Views

There has been much to be said about the growth prospects of Ethiopia, like any developing African nation, the challenge...

The Ethiopian Dream without the Ecosystem

Oct 2 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      43661 Views

Shark Tank is one of those shows everybody has heard about but not seen. Some of the names have become familiar, includi...

Market Dysfunction Creates 'Suckers'

Just about everybody likes Sun Chips. It is one of the few packaged and mass-produced snacks in Ethiopia that I would trust to put inside of my body. The company claims to put no artificial colourants into their products, and neither does it contain cholesterol. It is also a lot...

Sep 26 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      58397 Views

Glad the US Wants to Help, Unfortunate Sanctions Rarely Work

The international community's attitude towards Ethiopia's civil war has inspired heated debate, and for a reason. As it has done in Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen, we see in real-time as the global order utterly fails in protecting lives and finding a political settlement between c...

Sep 18 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63588 Views

The Fail Proof Way to Keep Migrants Out of Europe

Europe has a big problem. The people of Afghanistan may be suffering from war, dislocation and poverty. Still, it can be an even bigger disaster if they try to escape this tragedy in the eyes of the Europeans. The European Commission may be big on human rights and democracy, but...

Sep 10 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63581 Views

Euphemistically Least Developed

Some word processor programmes suggest the use of “developing” to “poor” when referring to a country. The justification is that the latter is somewhat derogatory. It is fitting for a world that has grown politically sensitive. Part of the idea is that countries may be eco...

Sep 4 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      62062 Views

Market Dysfunction Creates 'Suckers'

Just about everybody likes Sun Chips. It is one of the few packaged and mass-produced snacks in Ethiopia that I would trust to put inside of my body. The company claims to put no artificial colourants into their products, and neither does it contain cholesterol. It is also a lot...

Sep 26 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      58397 Views

Glad the US Wants to Help, Unfortunate Sanctions Rarely Work

The international community's attitude towards Ethiopia's civil war has inspired heated debate, and for a reason. As it has done in Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen, we see in real-time as the global order utterly fails in protecting lives and finding a political settlement between c...

Sep 18 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63588 Views

The Fail Proof Way to Keep Migrants Out of Europe

Europe has a big problem. The people of Afghanistan may be suffering from war, dislocation and poverty. Still, it can be an even bigger disaster if they try to escape this tragedy in the eyes of the Europeans. The European Commission may be big on human rights and democracy, but...

Sep 10 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63581 Views

Euphemistically Least Developed

Some word processor programmes suggest the use of “developing” to “poor” when referring to a country. The justification is that the latter is somewhat derogatory. It is fitting for a world that has grown politically sensitive. Part of the idea is that countries may be eco...

Sep 4 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      62062 Views

Greed, Pride: Deadly Combination

There is a long-running sub-narrative in HBO's TV series Oz that is reminiscent of Ethiopia. The show is about the inmates of a maximum-security state correctional facility. Much drama takes place inside the prison, especially in a unit known as “Emerald City,” an ironically...

Aug 28 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      62483 Views

The Gig Economy to the Rescue

Gig working gets a bad reputation. This makes sense considering that much of the debate takes place in the developed world, and narratives are constructed from the perspective of the Global North. Gig workers are basically independent contractors. There is work to be done, and...

Aug 21 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63806 Views

The Million Dollar Question to What Happens to Floated Birr

It has been an interesting week for the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). It sent out a message to all commercial banks that is consequential, to say the least. It ordered all collateral-based bank loans, even those loans that have been approved before it sent out the message on A...

Aug 14 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      67002 Views

The Miltonian Argument to Bring Political Stability

The power of markets to bring people together cannot be underrated. Milton Friedman, famed economist, infamous if one is more left-leaning, once used the pencil to describe how markets bring people together from around the world. He took from an example utilised by Adam Smith on...

Aug 7 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63754 Views

Green Revolution Yet to Come to Ethiopia

No country has ever industrialised while remaining food insecure. There are examples of countries such as India that have jumped from an agriculture-based economy to more service-based, without going through the cycles of industrialisation and de-industrialisation that much of th...

Jul 31 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63442 Views

Housing Predicament Needs Less Gov't

It is the dream of many to own houses. It makes sense. It is one of the few things that make life easier. Primarily, a home is wealth. It can be inherited and is usually a stable keeper of value. Especially in Ethiopia, where property prices appreciate at lightning speed, one can...

Jul 24 , 2021      |      By Christian Tesfaye      |      63477 Views


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Editorial

Policy Espresso Demands a Strong Brew to Transform Negative Dynamic

Apr 13 , 2024

In the hushed corridors of the legislative house on Lorenzo Te'azaz Road (Arat Kilo)...

Blundered CBE Plunders Privacy Naming, Blaming and Shaming for a Glitch's Recovery

Apr 6 , 2024

In a rather unsettling turn of events, the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (C...

Central Bank Tries Monetary Gymnastic Dodging Pitfalls, with the IMF as Its Reluctant Coach

Mar 30 , 2024

Ethiopian authorities find themselves at a crossroads in the shadow of a global econo...

Is Addis Abeba "Renewing" While Forsaking Its Soul ?

Mar 23 , 2024

Addis Abeba has been experiencing rapid expansion over the past two decades. While se...

Sunday With Eden

Silencing Inner Critic: One Size Does Not Fit All

A couple who had refrained from social interactions paid a visit to my house last we...

Housing Control Law: Balancing Act or Quick Fix?

Last week's decision by lawmakers to regulate rental properties has sent shockwaves t...

Life Matters

Modern Kids Call for Matching Parents

A recent television program focusing on children's interactions with adults sparked...

The Silent Money Drain

Offering help without expecting something in return is a genuine act. However, while well-meaning, these kind souls can unintentionally lead...

Agenda

Loan Cap Impairs 3G Banks Squeezing Expansion

Apr 13 , 2024 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Established in 2019, East Africa Plastic Centre operates at a 30pc capacity due to a...

Sugar Rush Turns Sour

Apr 6 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Abebech Tasew, 58, stood at the counter of the Qera Consumer Association last week, her expression reflecting the strain of dwindling purcha...

A Bumpy Ride on the Road to Green

Mar 30 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

Yohannes Dereje recently sold his Volkswagen ID 4 pro electric vehicle for 4.1 million Br after a year and a half use. It was imported from...

In Addis Abeba, Progress Measures Success in Square Metre, Lost City Soul

Mar 23 , 2024 . By BERSABEH GEBRE

Arada District Land Management & Administration Bureau, on Adwa St., near Berhanena Selam Printing En...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Oct 6 , 2021

Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

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Commentaries

The Hidden Costs of "Slowbalisation"

The emergence of an open multilateral trading system that separated trade from geopol...

Supreme Court Rattles the Foundations of Corporate Law

In a landmark shift that could define the evolving dynamics of the legal system, the...

Fineline

Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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STRANGLED BANKS, INFLATION CURE'S COST

Apr 13 , 2024

A severe financial stranglehold has been imposed on the banking industry, underminin...

UNDER STRESS!

Apr 13 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

In an unprecedented move, the central bank has published its inaugural stress test report, uncovering potential fault lines within the finan...

Ethiopia Throws Open Its Market Gates

Apr 13 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

In a bold departure from its historical position on foreign investment, the federal government has opened...

Excise Tax Stamps Rattle Key Industry Players

Apr 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

A proposed excise tax stamp system draws controversy amongst industry leaders in the alcohol, tobacco, be...

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