Economic Analysis
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In-Depth Analysis
Ethiopia’s Forex Market Reforms: Tumble or Turnaround?
Following the forex reform, the local birr had exchange rate as high as 90.6 birr per US dollar on 02…
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News Analysis
New VAT amendment sparks heated debate over taxing essential services
A public consultation regarding the proposed amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) proclamation, convened by parliament on 18 June,…
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News Analysis
Auditor General exposes rampant financial mismanagement, massive overdue receivables
On 18 June 18, 2024, Meseret Demisse, the head of the Office of the Federal Auditor General, presented a startling…
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Analysis
Economic Analysis: #COVIDー19’s test to the Ethiopian economy
As the saying goes, extraordinary times require extraordinary measures. Regardless of the fact that the government is overstretched with multiple…
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Commentary
Economic Commentary: Changing Ethiopia’s Dev’t Finance Model – Easier said than done
For obvious reasons, China has been the major source of external loan. Ethiopia is currently sitting at US$13.7 billion of…
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Op/Ed
Op:Ed: How to address the five structural economic issues confronting a transitioning Ethiopia
PM Abiy Ahmed addressing members of parliament this morning during which he answered questions related to the current economic status…
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