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Initiative launched to connect recently unemployed Ethiopian Diaspora members with well-paying contact tracing jobs

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https://tracers.ethiodiasporacovid.com (For More Information) Media Contact: 7032201467 Initiative launched to connect recently unemployed Ethiopian Diaspora members with well-paying contact tracing jobs Washington D.C. (May 19, 2020) — A partnership of nonprofit organizations, health professionals, business leaders and Ethiopian-American citizens working in collaboration with the Ethiopian Embassy has launched an initiative to connect Ethiopian Diaspora members […]

Ethiopia, US Sign $230m Dev’t Partnership Agreement (May 14, 2020)

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Ethiopia and the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a new development partnership agreement this week worth more than $230 million. The agreement underscores the American people’s continued commitment to investing in improving health, education, agriculture, economic growth, good governance, and strengthened resilience of Ethiopians, said a statement the US […]

Ethiopia, China Vow to Join Hands Against COVID-19 (May 11, 2020)

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 Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held a phone conversation on ways of cementing cooperation against COVID 19 among their respective countries. During the phone discussion, Gedu extended gratitude to China’s government and private companies for donating medical supplies and protective equipment to African countries including supporting continent’s fight against the […]

PM Appreciates US Government Support (May 09, 2020)

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appreciated the multifaceted support the US government provided for Ethiopia to fight COVID-19 He wrote: “I appreciate the multifaceted support the US Government is providing to Ethiopia in mitigating the adverse effects of COVID-19. It is through partnerships and collective leadership that we will all overcome.” The Embassy of the United […]

Ethiopia Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) Responds to the Ethiopian National COVID-19 Mitigation Campaign with USD 1.173 Million Worth of Personal Protective Equipment Addis Ababa: 04 May 2020

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Following agreement with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has procured Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) and related medical supplies worth USD 1.173 million to safeguard the well-being of frontline health personnel working to save lives across Ethiopia in the campaign against COVID-19. EDTF recognizes COVID-19 is an existential threat […]

IMF Approves $411m in Emergency Assistance to Ethiopia (May 01, 2020)

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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved yesterday $411 million to help Ethiopia meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. It also approved a re-phasing of disbursements under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Financing Facility (EFF) arrangements that have been supporting Ethiopia’s economic reform program […]

Germany Announces €120m Support Package to Ethiopia (April 30, 2020)

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Germany has announced a support package of €120 million to help Ethiopia address the negative economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funds will support the macroeconomic stability of the country, safeguarding of jobs in textile industry and procurement of medical goods in collaboration with WHO. In a letter wrote to Prime Minister Dr […]

Ethiopia, Netherlands Discuss Ways to Cement Ties (April 30, 2020)

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Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Minister, Gedu Andargachew, has held phone talks with Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands. The discussion focused on ways of strengthening bilateral relations, regional and global cooperation between the two countries. Gedu said Ethiopia is committed to further cement its ties with the Netherlands, including […]