Ethiopia is a large country located in the Horn of Africa. It has a population of over 91 million people and is expected to reach 120 million by 2025. Ethiopia has a predominantly rural population and relies heavily on agriculture. However, it also has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with real GDP growth around 8% per year. Key exports include coffee, flowers, pulses, and gold. Ethiopia faces challenges from overreliance on agriculture and underdeveloped infrastructure.

1. Ethiopia

2. Geographical
aspects

3. Ethiopia is
26 x larger
than Switzerland.
Source:
http://www.eslstation.net/Lab_Information/Our_Lives/Viewpoints/being_uprooted_for_a_better_life.htm

4. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Source: http://theethiopiantimes.com/2012/02/15/addis-ababa-ethiopia/

5. Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia
Source: http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-ethiopia/

6. Regions in Ethiopia above 1,500 meters have
temperate climate with temperatures between 16°C
and 30°C and cool nights. They receive by far the
most rainfall - most of it between mid-June and mid-
September.
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

7. In the last 50 years, Ethiopia lost
98% of its forests.
Source
http://lab.colorsmagazine.com/pdf/colors-for-good.pdf, p. 10.

8. Economic
aspects

9. Fastest-growing economies in the world
Source
http://afrinnovator.com/blog/2012/01/15/pondering-africas-tech-investment-potential-in-2012-and-beyond/

10. 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

11. Ethiopia exports in USD billions
Source
http://www.accesscapitalsc.com/downloads/Ethiopias-Export-Performance-Review.pdf

12. 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

13. 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/

14. Coffee

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

16. Coffee regions in Ethiopia
Source
http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/ethiopian-coffee/

17. 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/

18. Flowers

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

20. Flower export in million USD
Source
http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/ECON%20Brief_Ethiopias%20Economic%20growth.pdf

21. 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

22. Gold

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

24. Energy

25. 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

26. 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

27. Transportation

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest
growing airline in Africa.
Source
http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/en/news/prarchive.aspx?id=312

32. 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

33. Political and
legal aspects

34. 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

35. Foreign-owned financial institutions
are not permitted in Ethiopia.
Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

36. Radio and television are under the
control of the Ethiopian government.
Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf

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

38. Population
aspects

39. 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

40. 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

41. World class runners
come from Ethiopia
Source: http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Kenenisa+Bekele/Haile+Gebrselassie