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Analysis: Ordinary people reel from inflation; economist warns it will lower economic growth
By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 & Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, June 23/2021 – A recent report by the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) indicates that the rate of inflation in Ethiopia increased by 19.7% in May 2021 compared to the same month last year. While the overall inflation rate surged by …
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Op-Ed: The World Bank backed law of security rights in movable assets in Ethiopia has flaws that need to be addressed urgently
By Asress Adimi Gikay @RealAsressGikay Addis Abeba, June 9, 2021 – The Ethiopian Parliament enacted a modern law governing security rights in movable assets in 2019. The Movable Property Security Rights Proclamation was drafted with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Enacted in response to the dire need …
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Analysis: Threats to fish production loom over Lake Hawassa as fishermen hope for a timely solution
By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, June 7, 2021- Lake Hawassa is one of the jewels of the capital of the newly formed Sidama Regional State and former South Nation Nationalities Peoples Region, Hawassa city. The lake is famous for being a recreational venue with the beautiful resorts and hotels …