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"We have attained an average of more than 10pc economic growth for the seventh consecutive year"  Meles Zenawi SOURCE: AllAfrica.com


Ethiopian, US Export-Import Bank sign 1.6 Billion USD Agreement
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2010 (Addis Ababa) - Ethiopian Airlines and the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) of the United States signed an agreement valued at over 1.6 billion US dollar to support the financing of five B777-200LR and ten B787-8 aircraft and General Electric spare engines.
the financing documents were signed by Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Girma Wake and Ex-Im Bank Chairman and President, Fred P. Hochberg at a ceremony held at the 9th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington DC on August 02, 2010.
The magnitude of the transaction represents the first of its kind for the support of the African aviation industry, according to a press statement Ethiopian sent to ENA on Wednesday.
After signing the agreement, Girma Wake said,  Ethiopian would like to thank the management and Board of the US Ex-Im Bank for their unreserved support to Ethiopian Airlines.“This agreement has significant contribution towards the development and growth of our airline.”
He said “Our sincere thanks also go to the African governments, leaders and our customers for the unwavering support to the success of Ethiopian Airlines.”
The signing of this agreement reaffirms the principles and objectives for which the AGOA stands and vividly reflects the forum’s firm commitment to advance the growth of the aviation industry in Africa.
The US Ex-Im Bank President and Chairman Fred P. Hochberg said on the occasion that it was a pleasure to continue to work with and support one of Africa’s premier air carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.
“In fact, looking back at our relationship and discussing our latest transaction with our transportation team and Boeing, our relationship with Ethiopian Airlines is one of the best in the world,” he added.
He thanked Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing and “our” transportation team for making this possible and I look forward to strengthening this relationship.”


Ethiopia on Track to Halve the Poverty Rate by 2015, United Nations Says (August 9, 2010)
Ethiopia will probably meet the Millennium Development Goal of halving the poverty rate by 2015 assuming it maintains current economic growth levels, according to the draft copy of a report written by the United Nations. Full story ...

Ethiopia catching attention of investors: Ambassador (August 9, 2010)
Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Gu Xiaojie, said Ethiopia is attracting more investors from China and the rest of the world following the maximally favorable climate it created for investment.Full story ...
 
President Girma says nation making fast agricultural progress (July 14, 2010)
President Girma Woldegiorgis said as a result of the foundation laid and progressive policies adopted, Ethiopia’s agricultural sector has grown at an annual rate of 10 per cent over the past 15 years. Full story ...

Harlem Helps Raise Coffee in Ethiopia
The Rev. Nicholas S. Richards, in his Harlem office, is the president of the Abyssinian Fund.
By TRYMAINE LEE
From a 542-square-foot office above a bustling intersection in Harlem, the Rev. Nicholas S. Richards is building what he hopes will be a 7,000-mile bridge to the eastern highlands of Ethiopia.
It is a bridge more than 200 years in the making. Read more..
Ethiopian hyenas: Not biting the hand that feeds them
Youseff Mume Saleh's nightly feeding ritual, a tradition in his city of Harar, has become an attraction for tourists Read more
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