Ethiopia, one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, is a prime location for foreign investors. Some of the favorable conditions for investment include a young and productive population, vast untapped resources, and huge government investment in infrastructure.
The Ethiopian Investment Commission is responsible for promoting Ethiopia in the global market as a top destination for foreign direct investment. The Commission provides specialized services to companies looking to invest in Ethiopia and investors located in the country and looking to expand theiroperations. For more details about investing in Ethiopia, check out its website:
https://investethiopia.gov.et/
Tourism Investment Opportunities
Over the past few years, the Government of Ethiopia has taken bold steps to promote the tourism sector as a priority area and transform Ethiopia into one of the preferred tourist destinations in Africa.
Tourism forms one of the priority sectors identified for economic competitiveness and job creation under the home-grown economic reform agenda.
Ethiopia as a country has lot of competitive advantages over other destinations. The followings are some of the key highlights:
Has 1,140,331 sq. km land size and it makes Ethiopia one of the top four largest country in Africa.
Found in very strategic location, East Africa where the longest rift valley with abounded water bodies - 9 long distance f low rivers and 12 big lakes
Hub for both regional and international organization, for instance AU, OAU, headquarters of United Nations ECA
Home to a number of UNESCO-registered world heritages
Rich in both natural and man-made tours attraction - 85% of the Blue Nile emanates from Ethiopia
The national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, which is the leading airline in Africa
A country of more than 110 million people, the majority of whom are of working age
Rail and road accessibility between Ethiopia and Djibouti in addition to all weather roads to connect Ethiopia with the neighboring countries like Kenya and Sudan
