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 16째C and 30째C 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
Coffee characteristics
Lekempti region
Mango, tangerine, citrus, and tropical fruit characteristics.
Harrar region
Fruity, blueberry aroma, as well as spice and liquorice.
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 Ethiopia’s 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
Percent of population
Oromo
34.5% of the population.
Amhara
26.9% of the population.
Somali
6.2% of the population.
Tigray
6.1% of the population.
Sidama
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