Monthly Archives: January 2016

Timket Ethiopian Exclusive Carnival

Special to Ethiopia, this colorful three-day annual carnival, Timket is celebrated on the 21st of January  to commemorate Christ’s baptism. The celebration dates back to the 16th century and involves laying long red carpet on streets, worshiping, feasting and procession. During this religious festival, the streets are filled with pilgrims who come to re-enact the […]

Private Sector Contribution to Sustain Economic Growth

Private sector actors are increasingly being recognized as a major force in development. They drive economic growth through investment, employment and business creation. This growth is likely to contribute to long-term poverty reduction as private companies include the public as producers, suppliers, employees and consumers. Public-private partnerships that are based on the identification of complementary […]