Ethiopia

Geographical aspects

Ethiopia is 26 x larger than Switzerland.

Source: http://www.eslstation.net/Lab_Information/Our_Lives/Viewpoints/being_uprooted_for_a_better_life.htm

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Source: http://theethiopiantimes.com/2012/02/15/addis-ababa-ethiopia/

Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia

Source: http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-ethiopia/

Regions in Ethiopia above 1,500 meters have temperate climate with temperatures between 16C and 30C and cool nights. They receive by far the most rainfall - most of it between mid-June and midSeptember. The lowlands in Ethiopia below 1,500 meters have higher temperatures and receive much less rain.

Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

In the last 50 years, Ethiopia lost 98% of its forests.

Source http://lab.colorsmagazine.com/pdf/colors-for-good.pdf, p. 10.

Economic aspects

Fastest-growing economies in the world

Source http://afrinnovator.com/blog/2012/01/15/pondering-africas-tech-investment-potential-in-2012-and-beyond/

GDP growth of Ethiopia

Source http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/ECON%20Brief_Ethiopias%20Economic%20growth.pdf http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000276604/Ethiopia.pdf

Ethiopia exports in USD billions

Source http://www.accesscapitalsc.com/downloads/Ethiopias-Export-Performance-Review.pdf

Real GDP growth of Ethiopia is set to stay around 8% over the coming years. Key challenges are high dependency on rain-fed agriculture and limited private sector growth.

Source
http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000276604/Ethiopia.pdf

Example: ACOS
ACOS is an agricultural processing facility that is processing and shipping a variety of beans to European markets. ACOS is jointly owned by an Italian company and Ethiopian investors and is a great example of private investment in developing countries. Acos has been present in Ethiopia since 2005. The ACOS Ethiopia plant employs 350 people.
Source http://www.thegatesnotes.com/Topics/Development/Ethiopia-Exciting-Innovations-in-Agriculture-and-Health http://www.acosnet.it/

Coffee

Ethiopian coffee exports

Source http://www.accesscapitalsc.com/images/stories/research/pdf/Ethiopias-Export-Performance-Review.pdf

Coffee regions in Ethiopia

Source http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/ethiopian-coffee/

Coffee region Lekempti region

Coffee characteristics Mango, tangerine, citrus, and tropical fruit characteristics. Fruity, blueberry aroma, as well as spice and liquorice.

Harrar region

Yirgacheffe region Lemon and citrus. Sidamo region Fruit punch characteristics.

Source http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/ethiopian-coffee/

Flowers

Ethiopian flower exports

Source http://www.accesscapitalsc.com/images/stories/research/pdf/Ethiopias-Export-Performance-Review.pdf

Flower export in million USD

Source http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/ECON%20Brief_Ethiopias%20Economic%20growth.pdf

About 70% of the total volume of Ethiopian rose exports is now sold to the Dutch Auction.

Source: http://www.et.emb-japan.go.jp/Eco_Research_E.pdf

Gold

Export countries - gold

Source http://www.accesscapitalsc.com/images/stories/research/pdf/Ethiopias-Export-Performance-Review.pdf

Energy

Ethiopia derives about 90% of its electricity needs from hydropower, which means that electricity generation, as with agriculture, is dependent on abundant rainfall. Less than 50% of Ethiopias towns and cities are connected to the national grid.

Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

The costs of EUR 1.5 billion to build the Gibe III dam, the 3rd in a series of five dams planned along the Omo River, will be covered by the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), with a Chinese firm bankrolling the $400 million electromechanical costs.

Source: http://www.awrambatimes.com/?p=1326

Transportation

Ethiopia relies heavily on the port of Djibouti for the import and export of goods.

Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%202012%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf

In Ethiopia, almost all primary roads are gravel roads, including those that connect Addis Ababa with major cities and towns across the country.

Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

Cut flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables are transported via air from Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport.

Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%202012%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf

Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing airline in Africa.

Source http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/en/news/prarchive.aspx?id=312

Most distribution in Ethiopia, particularly to regional towns, is done through informal business arrangements. For example, after being cleared through customs, many goods will be sold to wholesalers in Addis Ababa's largest open market (Merkato) and then distributed to retailers and small vendors.
Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%202012%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf

Political and legal aspects

Farming is in the hands of peasants, who cultivate individual plots. All land belongs to the state and can be leased for up to 99 years.

Sources http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%202012%2 0Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf

Foreign-owned financial institutions are not permitted in Ethiopia.

Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

Radio and television are under the control of the Ethiopian government.

Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

Source: http://en.rsf.org/IMG/jpg/carte2012-2.jpg

Population aspects

About 91 million people live in Ethiopia. In 2025, there will be 120 million people. Life expectancy is 56 years. 85% of the population work in agriculture. 17% of the population live in cities. 42% of the population has access to safe water.

Sources http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/archive_articles/091009_ethiopia_lul/index https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/et.html http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Health-and-social-care/Health-issues/Water-and-sanitation/Water-and-sanitation-in-Ethiopia http://csis.org/files/publication/110623_Lyons_Ethiopia_Web.pdf

Ethiopia has about 60 ethnic groups. Here are the 5 largest:

Ethnic group Oromo Amhara Somali Tigray Sidama Percent of population 34.5% of the population. 26.9% of the population. 6.2% of the population. 6.1% of the population. 4.0% of the population.

Source: http://csis.org/files/publication/110623_Lyons_Ethiopia_Web.pdf

World class runners come from Ethiopia

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Kenenisa+Bekele/Haile+Gebrselassie