AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Push: Prime Minister Abiy says tourism is being repositioned as Ethiopia’s “new economic motor,” citing the country’s unique wildlife, plant diversity and cultural assets as the basis for faster sector growth. Refugee Inclusion: Refugees in Ethiopia praised hospitality and the UNHCR-backed “Makatet” initiative, which aims to integrate refugees into education, healthcare, digital and economic systems while also benefiting host communities. Public Services Upgrade: The MESOB One Stop Service Center is cutting red tape and waiting times by bundling services under one technology-driven platform, with citizens reporting faster access to documents like national ID cards. Tax, Statistics & Carbon Market: Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives approved bills on federal tax administration reform, a modern national statistics system, and a carbon market framework to attract green investment. Energy & Investment: Ethiopia’s electrification drive targets universal access by 2035, while Libya’s OLA Energy signed to acquire TotalEnergies’ Ethiopia fuel retail assets. Cyber Security: IGAD’s Regional Cyber Drill in Addis Ababa ended with calls for stronger cross-border cooperation and plans for a regional information-sharing center.
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