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Meet Today’s Ethiopian Consumer

May 12, 2012 Comments off
Ethiopia follows Nigeria as the second most populous nation in Africa, with 83 million people and two major ethnic groups that account for close to 60 percent of the population. In recent years, Ethiopia has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with 10 percent GDP growth in 2010. Although the majority of the population is rural (82%), the urban population is growing twice as fast as the rural and over half of Ethiopia’s population is under 20 years old.

Through analysis into the retail infrastructure and comprehensive, on-the-ground survey research across urban and peri-urban Sub-Saharan Africa, Nielsen is taking an in-depth look at the behaviors and attitudes of the African consumer.

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Categories: business and economics, Ethiopia, Nielsen

Country Specific Information: Ethiopia

August 14, 2011 Comments off

Country Specific Information: Ethiopia
Source: U.S. Department of State

August 12, 2011

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is a developing country in east Africa. It is comprised of nine states and two city administrations (Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa). The capital is Addis Ababa. Tourism facilities can be found in the most populous regions of Ethiopia, but infrastructure is basic. The ruling EPRDF party and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi maintain strong control of the government and economy. Despite several years of high economic growth, the country remains vulnerable to external economic shocks and recurring drought.

Read the Department of State’s Background Notes on Ethiopia for additional information.

Categories: Ethiopia, international relations, transportation and travel, U.S. Department of State

U.S. Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

August 12, 2011 Comments off

U.S. Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Source: U.S. Department of State

More than 12.4 million people—primarily in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia—are in need of emergency assistance in the Horn of Africa. The United States is deeply concerned by the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa, the famine that is underway in parts of Somalia, and the escalating refugee crisis across the region. A large-scale international response is underway to prevent the further decline of an already dire situation, but there will be no quick fix. The U.S. is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to the region. This week’s White House announcement of approximately $105 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance for the region brings the U.S. Government total this fiscal year to about $565 million to help those in need. This funding supports humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other drought affected populations. Because emergency assistance will not solve the underlying long-term problems in the region, the U.S. Government is also working on comprehensive responses, such as through the President’s Feed the Future initiative.

Categories: Africa, business and economics, Ethiopia, government and politics, human rights, hunger and malnutrition, international relations, Kenya, social and cultural issues, Somalia, U.S. Department of State

Fact Sheet: US Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

August 7, 2011 Comments off

US Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Source: U.S. Department of State

More than 11.5 million people—primarily in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia—are in need of emergency assistance in the Horn of Africa. The United States is concerned about the high malnutrition rates in the region—particularly in southern and central Somalia and the attendant Somali refugee population. A large-scale multi-donor intervention is underway to prevent the further decline of an already dire situation, but there will be no quick fix. The U.S. is one of the largest donors of humanitarian assistance to the region, providing approximately $459 million this fiscal year to help those in need. This funding supports humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other drought affected populations, and builds near and longer term food security. Because emergency assistance will not solve the underlying long-term problems in the region, the U.S. Government is also working on comprehensive responses, such as through the President’s Feed the Future initiative.

Categories: Africa, Ethiopia, hunger and malnutrition, international relations, Kenya, Somalia, U.S. Department of State
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