Food Truck to Ethiopia
· Define what kind of food
· Coffee is a big deal
· https://theculturetrip.com/africa/articles/can-coffee-tourism-save-these-countries-coffee-species-from-extinction/
· Largely vegetarian
· Gluten Free / vegan friendly
· Maybe Breakfast food
· https://ethiopianfood.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/a-short-qurs-on-ethiopian-breakfast/
· Maybe our company can have an app so that people can order and pay on the app before picking up their food - this way we have more to cover under “technology environment”
· By around 9 or so each morning, the Fojol Bros.’ Twitter page announces Benethiopia’s location. They begin serving between 11:30 and noon, and they serve until they run out of food, usually by 2. A line begins to form soon after the truck arrives at its daily destination, and by noon it’s a dozen people long and stays that way until there’s nothing left to sell, at which time they tweet once more that they’re closed for the day. https://ethiopianfood.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/ethiopian-food-on-wheels/
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
a. Nestled in the center of the country,Ethiopia‘s capital city, Addis Ababa, is quickly evolving and growing. Addis captures much of the diversity unique to the country, with over80 distinctive languages and numerous dialects belonging to a variety of religious communities and peoples. The city takes pride in its diversity, which is perhaps best represented by the city’s food culture and lively restaurant scene
b.
2. About Company-Laura
Located in the bustling area of Addis Abada, Sishu is one of Ethiopia’s most popular and trendiest restaurants. While Sishu serves a variety of sandwiches, the restaurant has become known for the burgers. With homemade sweet buns, delectably seasoned ground meat, tangy homemade sauces, and crisp French fries, both locals and tourists palates go wild when tasting the food at Sishu. Drawn mostly from word of mouth, crowds flock to Sishu throughout the day.
Initially established by American expat Mathews Teshome and local Selamawit Deneke, the twosome was able to create a space with delicious food based on both American and Ethiopian cultures. Sourcing as many ingredients locally as possible, the restaurant focuses on food quality and taste. Since the demand for burger places in Addis is extremely high, customers would likely forgive a miss in quality. However, the two partners are very focused on constantly improving and keeping service standards high.
To maintain high service standards, the restaurant hires more staff than the minimum requirement and slowly training new employees to avoid mistakes. Moreover, new employees come by referrals, and are often a mix of Ethiopians and expats, so that cultural barriers and differences can be navigated through the different perspectives. Additionally, Sishu keeps productive high and employees happy by paying them double what they would make elsewhere maximizing its limited resources with the formation of revenue .
Hand Wash Basins and Water Closets factorySemereTiruneh
The purpose of this study is to secure 20 hectares of land and establish a manufacturing facility for Hand Wash Basins and Water Closets in Ethiopia. The government's economic reform plan aims to transform the country into an industrialized lower-middle-income nation by 2030, necessitating private sector growth due to limited public sector financing capacity.
In recent years, Ethiopia has experienced significant economic growth, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at an average rate of 9% between 2005 and 2018.
This document proposes establishing a manufacturing facility in Ethiopia to produce hand wash basins and water closets. It notes Ethiopia's rapid economic growth and expansion of the construction sector, which heavily relies on ceramic tile imports. The proposed project aims to capitalize on construction demand and contribute to Ethiopia's economic development goals. It recommends the facility produce 100 basins and closets per day, establish sales offices, and offer discounts to gain market share in the growing local industry.
The document discusses the opportunities for entrepreneurship across the agricultural value chain in Africa. It notes that Africa has a young and growing population as well as rising demand for food, creating the potential for agricultural entrepreneurship to provide jobs. Smallholder farmers, women, and young people could start rural enterprises in areas like farming, processing, trading and transport if given the right support. The document calls for programs to promote rural enterprise development, improve access to financing, strengthen education in agriculture and business skills, and better connect entrepreneurs to markets. This could help tackle youth unemployment while improving food security.
The document discusses Ethiopia's efforts to build a private sector and attract foreign investment through its $79 billion Growth and Transformation Plan. Some key points:
- The plan aims to boost infrastructure like roads, railways, and a large hydroelectric dam, but the World Bank and IMF are concerned it is "crowding out" the private sector.
- Foreign interest is rising due to Ethiopia's large, low-cost workforce and central location, but its business culture can be difficult for outsiders to understand given the country's history of state dominance.
- Ethiopia has ambitious goals but faces challenges in transitioning to a market-driven economy and making credit available to support private businesses. Success will
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H.E. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf summarizes Liberia's progress since recovering from civil war, including reducing food insecurity. She emphasizes the critical role of women and smallholder farmers in African agriculture and food security. Sirleaf discusses Liberia's agriculture investment program and commitment to allocating 10% of its budget to agriculture. She stresses the importance of moving beyond subsistence farming to agro-business and industrialization. Sirleaf also outlines the Common African Position for the post-2015 development agenda, focusing on structural transformation, innovation, people-centered development, and new global partnerships.
This document summarizes the impact of sugar cane plantations on indigenous pastoral communities in the Afar region of Ethiopia. It describes how beginning in the 1950s, the Ethiopian government established large-scale irrigation schemes along the Awash River for cotton and sugar cane production, expropriating the land traditionally used by Afar pastoralists. This led to loss of grazing lands and disruption of pastoral livelihoods. More recent expansion of sugar cane production, including new dams and plantations, further threatens the pastoral way of life and has caused environmental degradation. While the government aims to increase food and export production, the interests of indigenous groups are not adequately considered.
The document provides information about Ethiopia's mining industry. It notes that mining currently comprises 1% of Ethiopia's GDP but gold, gemstones, and industrial minerals are important exports. Gold mining has increased significantly in recent years. Ethiopia has significant gold, gemstone, and industrial mineral reserves and is seeking to increase mining and exports to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on imports. The government is working to attract more foreign investment in mining and reform policies to promote growth of the industry.
Hand Wash Basins and Water Closets factorySemereTiruneh
The purpose of this study is to secure 20 hectares of land and establish a manufacturing facility for Hand Wash Basins and Water Closets in Ethiopia. The government's economic reform plan aims to transform the country into an industrialized lower-middle-income nation by 2030, necessitating private sector growth due to limited public sector financing capacity.
In recent years, Ethiopia has experienced significant economic growth, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at an average rate of 9% between 2005 and 2018.
This document proposes establishing a manufacturing facility in Ethiopia to produce hand wash basins and water closets. It notes Ethiopia's rapid economic growth and expansion of the construction sector, which heavily relies on ceramic tile imports. The proposed project aims to capitalize on construction demand and contribute to Ethiopia's economic development goals. It recommends the facility produce 100 basins and closets per day, establish sales offices, and offer discounts to gain market share in the growing local industry.
The document discusses the opportunities for entrepreneurship across the agricultural value chain in Africa. It notes that Africa has a young and growing population as well as rising demand for food, creating the potential for agricultural entrepreneurship to provide jobs. Smallholder farmers, women, and young people could start rural enterprises in areas like farming, processing, trading and transport if given the right support. The document calls for programs to promote rural enterprise development, improve access to financing, strengthen education in agriculture and business skills, and better connect entrepreneurs to markets. This could help tackle youth unemployment while improving food security.
The document discusses Ethiopia's efforts to build a private sector and attract foreign investment through its $79 billion Growth and Transformation Plan. Some key points:
- The plan aims to boost infrastructure like roads, railways, and a large hydroelectric dam, but the World Bank and IMF are concerned it is "crowding out" the private sector.
- Foreign interest is rising due to Ethiopia's large, low-cost workforce and central location, but its business culture can be difficult for outsiders to understand given the country's history of state dominance.
- Ethiopia has ambitious goals but faces challenges in transitioning to a market-driven economy and making credit available to support private businesses. Success will
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Globalization has impacted agriculture in Uganda in both positive and negative ways. Positively, it could attract foreign investment and reduce transportation costs for exports like coffee. However, unrealistic expectations of capital movements have not benefited many rural small-scale farmers in Uganda who lack basic skills and knowledge to engage in international trade. Weak national policies have also limited the benefits of programs aimed at commercializing the agricultural sector. Overall, renegotiating trade terms and developing appropriate domestic policies could help Uganda better leverage globalization for agricultural development.
H.E. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf summarizes Liberia's progress since recovering from civil war, including reducing food insecurity. She emphasizes the critical role of women and smallholder farmers in African agriculture and food security. Sirleaf discusses Liberia's agriculture investment program and commitment to allocating 10% of its budget to agriculture. She stresses the importance of moving beyond subsistence farming to agro-business and industrialization. Sirleaf also outlines the Common African Position for the post-2015 development agenda, focusing on structural transformation, innovation, people-centered development, and new global partnerships.
This document summarizes the impact of sugar cane plantations on indigenous pastoral communities in the Afar region of Ethiopia. It describes how beginning in the 1950s, the Ethiopian government established large-scale irrigation schemes along the Awash River for cotton and sugar cane production, expropriating the land traditionally used by Afar pastoralists. This led to loss of grazing lands and disruption of pastoral livelihoods. More recent expansion of sugar cane production, including new dams and plantations, further threatens the pastoral way of life and has caused environmental degradation. While the government aims to increase food and export production, the interests of indigenous groups are not adequately considered.
The document provides information about Ethiopia's mining industry. It notes that mining currently comprises 1% of Ethiopia's GDP but gold, gemstones, and industrial minerals are important exports. Gold mining has increased significantly in recent years. Ethiopia has significant gold, gemstone, and industrial mineral reserves and is seeking to increase mining and exports to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on imports. The government is working to attract more foreign investment in mining and reform policies to promote growth of the industry.
The document discusses the agro-processing sector in Ethiopia. It notes that agriculture is a key part of Ethiopia's economy and the government has implemented strategies to develop agro-industries. However, investment in agro-processing has not matched Ethiopia's large potential. The document outlines opportunities for investment along commodity value chains in food industries like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, dairy, livestock, and fruits/vegetables as well as non-food industries. It provides background on Ethiopia's commodity production and processing.
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The document discusses how some countries have transitioned from poverty to wealth and provides examples. It defines poverty and wealth based on GNI per capita and shows that most of the world's population lives in developing countries with incomes under $10,000 per capita. Examples are given of countries in Europe and Asia that experienced rapid economic growth, including Greece, Ireland, Spain, Japan, and the Asian Tigers. The document suggests emerging markets may follow similar paths to prosperity through economic development.
The document provides information about Ethiopia, including its demographics, major exports and imports, impact of GDP, country infrastructure, and factor endowments. It notes that Ethiopia has a population of over 115 million people and is growing at around 2.7% annually. The country relies heavily on agriculture but is trying to increase industrialization and manufacturing. Ethiopia faces challenges in developing its infrastructure, especially in the power sector, and will require significant investment to meet development targets.
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The Brussels Development Briefing n.60 on “The future of food and agricultural transformation” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and CONCORD was held on Wednesday 26 February 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
The audience was made up of ACP-EU policy-makers and representatives of the EU Member States, civil society groups, research networks and development practitioners, the private sector and international organisations based in Brussels as well as representatives from ACP regional organisations.
This document discusses the concepts of involvement and intentionality in agriculture. It argues that involvement, or giving time and attention, is integral to growth. Countries like Zimbabwe that reinforced their agricultural industries saw dramatic economic improvements after 2000. Intentionality, or clear aims, also guarantees success. Having intentionality in agriculture ensures food and nutritional security as well as economic growth. Countries in Africa that have demonstrated agro-intentionality have seen significant economic rewards through raising farmers' incomes. Overall, the principles of involvement and intentionality reinforce the process of farming and are necessary to place nations on solid economic ground.
Ethiopia is located in East Africa and has a population of over 73 million people. Some key facts:
- Amharic is the official language, but there are over 80 languages spoken.
- Islam and Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity are the dominant religions.
- Ethiopia has a long history dating back to the Kingdom of Aksum in the 1st century AD.
- Modern Ethiopia emerged in the late 19th century under Emperor Menelik II and was led in the 20th century by Emperor Haile Selassie until his overthrow in 1974.
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Description of Assignment:
Using the information available in the case, plus your work in the pre-work (economic analysis on Ethiopia) to support your arguments, make a recommendation as to whether any of the companies in the case should enter Ethiopia, and explain why.
Envisioning the future of African agriculture and the renewed role of farmer’s organizations
Organized by the Panafrican Farmer’s Organisations (PAFO), the ACP-EU Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), African Union Commission (AUC)
This Briefing is linked to the Brussels Briefings organized by the CTA, EC/DGDEVCO, ACP Group and Concord every two months on key issues related to agriculture in ACP countries.
More information: http://brusselsbriefings.net
This document summarizes the transformation and outlook of agriculture in Africa over the past 30 years. It notes that while agricultural production has increased significantly, yields remain low due to limited improvements in production factors like labor and land. The continent's rapid population growth has outpaced agricultural production growth, resulting in Africa becoming a net importer of food. However, agriculture continues to employ a large portion of the population. The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme aims to increase investment and productivity to boost food security, trade, and economic opportunities for Africans.
Glimmer's 2020-2025 strategic plan focuses on:
1) Implementing and standardizing their updated theory of change to deepen impact and build scalability.
2) Increasing the depth and reach of their impact in rural Ethiopia, supported by increased funding.
3) Developing a comprehensive learning system and continually applying findings.
4) Connecting every staff member to the mission.
5) Layering regenerative agriculture practices to build resilience.
6) Mitigating threats and seizing opportunities to strengthen the organization for the next 20 years.
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The document provides an overview of Ethiopia and the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (FEACC). It discusses Ethiopia's location, population, history, culture, and natural resources. It then describes FEACC's mandates, which include anti-corruption education, preventing corruption, registering public officials' assets, and mobilizing public participation. FEACC works closely with law enforcement and international organizations on these efforts, but faces challenges of limited capacity and the need for improved training and experience sharing.
This document outlines several business opportunities in Nigeria to help drive economic change and reduce unemployment. It notes that Nigeria has a large population with many unemployed women and youth. To address this, opportunities are identified in the agro-allied sector like farming and livestock processing, manufacturing like water production and chemicals, education like skills training centers, and services like tourism. Pursuing these opportunities could create jobs, entrepreneurial activities, and positive economic and social impact.
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The document discusses dietary practices and food frequencies in central and southern regions of China. It finds that as China's economy has developed since the 18th century, people's diets and food consumption patterns have shifted significantly, similar to trends seen earlier in Europe and the US. This nutritional transition puts additional strain on China's natural resources. The study examines food intake data to provide an overview of current dietary customs and how frequently different foods are consumed in central and southern China.
The document discusses the 3rd AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin which focused on promoting sustainable and efficient agriculture in Africa to address the growing global population and food supply challenges. It outlines AGCO's investments and initiatives in Africa over the past century and their current plans to expand operations and support African farmers through training programs, improved technology, and new financial solutions. The summit brought together representatives from governments, businesses, universities, and organizations to discuss partnerships and collaborative efforts needed to transform African agriculture.
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The briefing presented trends and discussed the sustainable and healthy food systems, the future of work in agriculture and the need for new skills in very complex food chains, the effects of disruptive innovations, fair and inclusive value chains and trade.
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This document discusses the concepts of involvement and intentionality in agriculture. It argues that involvement, or giving time and attention, is integral to growth. Countries like Zimbabwe that reinforced their agricultural industries saw dramatic economic improvements after 2000. Intentionality, or clear aims, also guarantees success. Having intentionality in agriculture ensures food and nutritional security as well as economic growth. Countries in Africa that have demonstrated agro-intentionality have seen significant economic rewards through raising farmers' incomes. Overall, the principles of involvement and intentionality reinforce the process of farming and are necessary to place nations on solid economic ground.
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Description of Assignment:
Using the information available in the case, plus your work in the pre-work (economic analysis on Ethiopia) to support your arguments, make a recommendation as to whether any of the companies in the case should enter Ethiopia, and explain why.
Envisioning the future of African agriculture and the renewed role of farmer’s organizations
Organized by the Panafrican Farmer’s Organisations (PAFO), the ACP-EU Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), African Union Commission (AUC)
This Briefing is linked to the Brussels Briefings organized by the CTA, EC/DGDEVCO, ACP Group and Concord every two months on key issues related to agriculture in ACP countries.
More information: http://brusselsbriefings.net
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Glimmer's 2020-2025 strategic plan focuses on:
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2) Increasing the depth and reach of their impact in rural Ethiopia, supported by increased funding.
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The document discusses the 3rd AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin which focused on promoting sustainable and efficient agriculture in Africa to address the growing global population and food supply challenges. It outlines AGCO's investments and initiatives in Africa over the past century and their current plans to expand operations and support African farmers through training programs, improved technology, and new financial solutions. The summit brought together representatives from governments, businesses, universities, and organizations to discuss partnerships and collaborative efforts needed to transform African agriculture.
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That is the subject of this presentation, which notably considers the diversity of the African Markets as well as the specific cultural factors underpinning the management of business on the Continent.
Development finance impact project oscarOscarnartey
The document discusses development finance and its relation to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on the first two goals of ending poverty and ending hunger. It provides facts and targets for each goal, noting that achieving them will require significant financial resources mobilized domestically. The document argues that Ghana should identify areas of comparative advantage like agriculture and promote private investment in these areas to engage more people and expand the tax base. It also calls for reforming Ghana's public sector payroll to eliminate "ghost workers" and save money.
Globalization refers to the increased integration and interdependence of national economies through cross-border movement of goods, capital, services, technologies and people. It has led to greater international trade, cultural exchange and access to goods and services. However, it has also been associated with loss of culture, uneven wealth distribution and increased health risks from the spread of diseases. While proponents argue it increases economic growth and efficiency, critics argue it promotes a corporatist agenda and unsustainable debt. The Philippines has experienced effects of globalization through trade agreements and increased foreign investment and labor exports, but poverty remains a challenge.
The document discusses several topics related to globalization and the Philippines:
1) It outlines trends in trade openness, financial openness, and migration that demonstrate increased globalization in the Philippines.
2) It describes some of the macroeconomic and distributional impacts of globalization, including positive impacts on economic growth and employment, as well as challenges related to firms, the labor market, and income inequality.
3) It discusses policy responses needed to help mitigate negative effects, ensure gains are distributed widely, and facilitate adjustment to globalization. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas plays a role in promoting financial inclusion and cooperating in global regulatory efforts.
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and in detail: explain how managers use data-based decision making; explain the use of forecasting techniques in planning; describe how to use Gant charts, milestone charts, and PERT planning techniques; describe how to use break-even analysis, and decision trees for problem solving and decision making; describe how to manage inventory by using the economic-order quantity (EOQ), the just-in-time (JIT) system, and LIFO versus FIFO; describe how to identify problems using a Pareto Diagram
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referencing
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Youtube Video: PHILOSOPHY: Immanuel Kant
Please find information related to Immanuel Kant below.
Immanuel Kant was born in what is known today as Kaliningrad, Russia. He was known for publishing sixty-nine philosophical publications. Kant was not only a philosopher and teacher; he was also a chair in the field of mathematics. He was a believer in morals and doing what was right. This philosopher was also known for having multiple diseases over the course of his life (Fellin & Ble, 1997).
During the course of his life, Immanuel Kant wrote about human socialization and how antagonism can impact humans and society. For instance, Immanuel Kant blames “man’s own absurd natural predispositions” for his own problems (Valdez, 2017, p. 827). Some of these problems consisted of barbaric behavior as well as war. This was difficult for Kant. As a moral philosopher, Immanuel Kant believed in doing the right thing. Similarly, Kant believed in peacebuilding. Thus, building trust was a great way to maintain peace (Yu, 1998).
Kant also believed that there were times when individuals were confident in their ability to be among others in society. He also believed that there were times when individuals felt isolated from the same society that they often enjoyed engagement. Moreover, Kant believed that autonomy was a necessary part of human nature (Pirc, 2018). Like, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant believed in respect and dignity for human life. This connectedness stemmed from a common thread that Kant labeled as the formula for humanity. This philosopher furthered believed in two distinct domains as it related to the categorical imperative. One of these was the doctrine of right. The other distinct domain was referred to as the doctrine of virtue (DiCenso, 2019).
Kant’s categorical imperative was one method of illuminating this message. In other words, people mattered. According to Ruggiero (2012), they should never be used as a means to someone else’s end. “To treat people “as an end” means, on the most superficial level, treating them well. We must promote their welfare, respect their rights, avoid harming them, and generally “endeavor, so far as we can, to further the ends of others” (Rachels & Rachels, 2019, p. 147).
Needless to say, cruelty and evil exists but Kant believed that it was important for people to act morally. At times; however, Kant viewed human beings as animals. Kant argued, “that if we develop a habit of treating animals cruelly this will damage our character and ultimately lead to in.
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Followership and leadership are important roles that require emphasis. As a follower, supporting the leader and organization through commitment and engagement is key. Leaders want engaged followers who help achieve goals, while followers want leaders who motivate, support and respect them. Effective organizations require strong performance from both leaders and followers.
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This discussion focuses on shame.
Shame can be categorized as an emotion that has been deeply hidden (Bateman & Engel, 2018). Ruggiero (2012) stated that the human condition of shame can have adverse impacts on an individual as well as society. Israeli and Raveh (2018) support this by citing that shame is common to humanity. For instance, shame conditions the way that a person lives in the world. According to Uebel (2009), shame can cause an individual to structure their world in a particular way especially when engaging with others.
Shame, like emotivism, deals with emotions or feelings (Rachels & Rachels, 2019). Shame can be defined as humiliation. Furthermore, shame can be viewed as an isolating experience. This term can also be used to communicate how people live out shameful experiences. For example, “Pennebaker (1990) pointed out that many citizens of Dallas felt ashamed of their city for many years after the assassination of President Kennedy, even though there was no sense in which Dallas or its citizens were responsible for what happened. Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was from New Orleans” (Uebel, 2009, p. 236).
Shame has several main functions. The first functions deals with the intuitiveness of shame. Shame is visual. It is considered as being identical to exposure. “Shame is an emotion routed through the eyes and its mise-en-scène is thus specularity and exposure, involving the spatial organization of a spectator who can be external, internal, or both at once” (Uebel, 2009, p. 234).
Secondly, shame has been viewed as a function of the spectatorial and spatial dimensions. Uebel (2009) noted that an individual who experiences shame is suspended between what is known verses unknown. Thirdly, shame has dramaturgical or performative meaning. For example, an actor or actress who is unaware of themselves at some point becomes aware. This awakened awareness makes the individual feel like an actor or actress that is engaging in a real life performance before others. In other words, there is a double-ness to shame. This occurs when one can see their behavior.
The fourth function of shame is its transformative disruption of what we think we know about ourselves. Shame deals with the experience of an individual’s own limitations. Fifth is shames relationship-seeking quality or ethical significance. Sixth is shame has a moral relevance. Lastly, shame functions as guilt.
In brief, Uebel (2009) noted that shame can encompass guilt. Howeve.
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This discussion focuses on Ayn Rand and self-interest.
Kim (2014) stated that the most common definition used for self-interest includes the ability to maximize material resources while decreasing the level of harm caused to an individual. This harm can include a person’s health. It can also include a person’s wealth. Self-interest is considered a powerful motivator. According to Kim (2014), self-interest is the motivation behind humans setting goals. It is also the reason behind individuals achieving them.
Kim (2014) also noted that engaging in pleasure that makes an individual feel subjectively good can lead to self-interest. This can happen even if the person does not obtain any monetary gain. Likewise, this can occur even if an individual’s health is not impacted. For example, “the taxpayer who wants to pay taxes simply because it makes him feel good to help society would be self-interested because of the hedonistic benefits he accrues” (Kim, 2014, p. 100). Likewise, an individual who engages in risky sexual behaviors and/or smoking cigarettes both could be interpreted as self-interest. Kim (2014) stated that the pleasure feelings that individuals experience are self-interested even if these feelings coming with expenses to the health of the individual engaging in them.
As it relates to the public’s view on self-interest, many American voters in the 1950’s declared self-interest as playing a pivotal role in society (Weeden & Kurzban, 2017). Since the 1950’s; however, researchers have completed studies that reflect the opposite. Voters are now finding self-interest to play less of a role in society.
In closing, it is important to know that Alexis de Tocqueville held his own views related to self-interest. These views were no precursor to the views of philosopher Ayn Rand. Tocqueville believed that self-interest could lead a person to support others or it could lead to an individualized focus (Frohnen, 2000). Rand believed in the individualism as well as man’s ability to reason. Moreover, Rand believed “when we describe one person’s action as altruistic and another person’s action as self-interested, we may be overlooking the fact that in each case
the person is merely doing what he or she most wants to do
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Attached is a video with more information related to Ayn Rand and self-interest verse altruism (Common Sense Capitalism, 2013).
Youtube: Ayn Rand: Self Interest versus Altruism
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I have taken the quiz, and I was categorized as a disaffected Democrat. I am a democrat, but I needed to research exactly what a disaffected one was. Here is what Pew Research had to say:
Defining values:
Disaffected Democrats strongly believe the economic system unfairly favors powerful interests and that business corporations make too much profit. Relatively few believe their family has achieved the American Dream, and 24% believe it is out of reach for their family. Most say the government should do more to help the needy and that poor people have hard lives because government benefits do not go far enough to help them live decently. In contrast to other Democratic-oriented groups, a majority (63%) characterizes government as “almost always wasteful and inefficient.”
Political attitudes:
Though less politically engaged, Disaffected Democrats share Solid Liberals’ disapproval of Donald Trump: 91% disapprove of his job performance, including 85% who do so strongly. Just 43% of Disaffected Democrats say voting gives people like them some say about how the government runs things, the lowest percentage of any typology group.
Who they are:
Over half (56%) of Disaffected Democrats are non-white. Highly financially stressed, they are the least likely to own a home and – along with Devout and Diverse – would have a tougher time than other typology groups if they needed to live off of their savings.
Lifestyle notes:
Most Disaffected Democrats (55%) say they have lived in or near their local community for their entire life. Most (58%) say they enjoy volunteering “a lot.”
My ideological placement would be a Solid Democrat because I would like to stand firm in my beliefs, but also because the quiz defines them as financially comfortable, highly educated, and expressing liberal attitudes on virtually every issue. I do mostly agree with the results, and how the quiz defines me. While it is not completely accurate, it does display most of my beliefs, my lifestyle, and my voting record accurately which is “while support for democracy as a principle is widespread, many citizens have become less satisfied with the way democracy performs” (Klingemann, H., 2015)
REFERENCES
Klingemann, H. (2015). Dissatisfied Democrats.
The Civic Culture Transformed,
116-157. doi:10.1017/cbo9781139600002.010
PEW Research Center. (2017, October 24). Appendix 1: typology group profiles.
U.S. Politics &
Policy.
Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2017/10/24/appendix-1-typology-group-profiles-2/
Whitman Cobb, W. N. (2020).
Political science today.
(1st ed.). Washington, DC: Sage, CQ Press
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Follow this link to access this week's reading
Social Justice Standards: Unpacking Identity.
Learning Objectives
Learners will:
Define what shapes our identities;
Understand the five identity anchor standards in the Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards; and
Relate how identity has many characteristics and affects relationships within the school building and classroom.
Post to Module 1 Discussion your work.
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Describe the vocal and instrumental performance and the lyrics, paying special attention to:
a) The instruments that stand out and any solo instrumental parts.
b) Technique used in strumming, plucking, bowing, etc.
c) Vocal production: breath control and vowel placement in singing technique; use of chest
voice or falsete.
d) Singing style: phrasing.
e) Lyrics (Refer to the reader for translations.): Do the lyrics convey any message? Is
there any imagery used? What is the tone of the lyrics? Defiant? Tender? Remorseful?
Passionate? Detached? Lyrically, is this a happy, sad, introspective, or superficial piece?
f) List the following at the beginning of each review:
1. Title of the selection and genre: son jarocho, son de mariachi, huapango, corrido, etc.
2. Name of the composer (if known).
3. Name of the vocalist or ensemble.
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For almost 30 centuries—from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.—ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world.
Egypt’s majesty has long entranced archaeologists and historians and created a vibrant field of study all its own: Egyptology.
The main sources of information about ancient Egypt are the many monuments, objects and artifacts that have been recovered from archaeological sites, covered with hieroglyphs that have only recently been deciphered. The picture that emerges is of a culture with few equals in the beauty of its art, the accomplishment of its architecture or the richness of its religious traditions.
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD (C. 5000-3100 B.C.)
Encompassed at least 2,000 years of gradual development of the Egyptian civilization. This took place in the late Stone Age/Neolithic period.
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Neolithic (late Stone Age) communities in northeastern Africa exchanged hunting for agriculture and made early advances that paved the way for the later development of Egyptian arts and crafts, technology, politics and religion (including a great reverence for the dead and possibly a belief in life after death).
Mesopotamia also believe in this religion
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Around 3400 B.C., two separate kingdoms were established: the Red Land to the north, based in the Nile River Delta and extending along the Nile perhaps to Atfih; and the White Land in the south, stretching from Atfih to Gebel es-Silsila.
King Menes would subdue the north and unify the country, becoming the first king of the first dynasty.
ARCHAIC (EARLY DYNASTIC) PERIOD (C. 3100-2686 B.C.)
The Archaic Period saw the development of the foundations of Egyptian society, including the all-important ideology of kingship. To the ancient Egyptians, the king was a godlike being, closely identified with the all-powerful god Horus. The earliest known hieroglyphic writing also dates to this period.
In the Archaic Period, as in all other periods, most ancient Egyptians were farmers living in small villages, and agriculture (largely wheat and barley) formed the economic base of the Egyptian state. The annual flooding of the great Nile River provided the necessary irrigation and fertilization each year; farmers sowed the wheat after the flooding receded and harvested it before the season of high temperatures and drought returned.
OLD KINGDOM: AGE OF THE PYRAMID BUILDERS (C. 2686-2181 B.C.)
The Old Kingdom began with the third dynasty of pharaohs. Around 2630 B.C., the third dynasty’s King Djoser asked Imhotep, an architect, priest and healer, to design a funerary monument for him; the result was the world’s first major stone building, the Step-Pyramid at Saqqara, near Memphis.
Pyramid-building reached its zenith with the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Built for Khufu, who ruled from 2589 to 2566 B.C. Two other pyramids were built at Giza for Khufu’s successors K.
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For all their benign appearance, are sites like Facebook and Twitter simply the most instant and global means of surveillance on the planet? Are they just the most effective way of keeping in touch, or do they legitimize people spying on each other and make the notion of privacy (and indeed friendship) a thing of the past?
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FOr Acadamic onlinetutor
Assign 1 or 2 individuals of the group to 1 or 2 of the following until all have been assigned. Those individuals will be responsible for the areas assigned for the final project:
What is the background of the problem?
What will be the outcome of the project?
Describe the audience for this report and the implications for structuring your report.
Describe how the hotline will work.
What are the advantages of this project?
What will the project cost?
What are the qualifications of those involved?
Please add your file.
Group Portion (2–4 pages):
As a group, you will need to take the information that has been collected from the individual portions and write a proposal to D. M. Krupinsky Foundation for the costs of the proposed hotline.
Please add your file.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
The following grading criteria will apply to this assignment:
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For all Assessments, the following general requirements hold:
(1) Assignments should be 2-3 double-spaced pages, with reasonable (12 pt.) font and reasonable (1 inch) margins.
(2) Citations to the material and in-text citations are required(MLA style).
(3) Assignments should be turned into eCampus (for the collection of artifacts for scoring).
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Assignment Three:
When You Win…SLO #3
1. Research the committees of the House ( http://www.house.state.tx.us/committees/ ) and state senate (http://www.senate.state.tx.us/committees.php )
2. Choose at least three (3) committees on which you’d serve, if elected.
a. Explain each committee’s functions.
b. Explain why your placement on these committees is justified. How does it serve your district’s needs? How does it emphasize your experiences/interests?
3. What kind of constituent service would you be likely to do? What kind of “home style” would you create (and how?) Most Texans do not know who their legislators are. How do you seek to solve that problem?
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Assignment Two:
The Campaign: SLO #2
How much does it cost to run for office in Texas?
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/03/01/heres-how-much-texas-candidates-spent-vote-general-election/
How will you raise money? (read this handy info from the Texas Democratic Party before you violate any campaign finance laws: https://www.txdemocrats.org/act/run-for-office )
Name interest groups that will support/oppose you? Go to https://votesmart.org/interest-groups/TX/#.WXjT4ojyuUk and identify two (2) interest groups that you think will support your campaign, and two (2) who will oppose your campaign. Explain why? (referring to your platform).
What’s your SLOGAN?
Design a campaign sign
How do you get out the vote? Given your issue stands, what voter groups do you need to target? (refer back to the district analyses documents on your current legislator’s homepage
Assignment One:
Why not you? Why not now?
For this project, you will hypothetically be running for office. Choose whether you would like to run for the Texas House of Representatives OR the Texas State Senate. We will be doing the project in chunks, as we cover the material in class, so tasks may be assigned out of sequence.
Preparing to run: SLO #1
1. Know your district. Go to: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx, and discover the district number, and who represents you in the Texas house or state senate. Which political party is your state house/state senate representative affiliated with? (if you choose to run as a House or Senate representative, check the district that you want to run for.)
2. Go to your current representative’s page, and look at the district analysis documents.
1. What does your district look like (in terms of population, age, education, employment, election results)?
2. What issues arise based on the district’s demographics (this will help you think about your platform)
3. Is your district gerrymandered? http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Info.as.
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offshoring and its impact of labor and growth within the countries of Sierra Leone and Norway. Throughout our research we will hope to provide substantial details on how offshoring could provide major benefit to its host country but also have adverse unintentional consquences. By exploring the different roles offshoring plays within an undeveloped nation versus developed nation we will provide extensive information in hope to conclude whether or not the opportunity for growth does truly exist. We will also be exploring the political and social environments of both countries and how they interact with regards to offshoring. Finally we will be conducting a direct comparison of the two nations which will include policies and the implications offshoring could have both countries and the world economies.
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Footloose project
Most of the differences between the two versions of the movies don't make much difference. However, in the 2011 movie please respond to the question asking about Ren's mother, by describing the parenting style of his Aunt. Otherwise, some of the specific examples differ, but you should be able to answer all of the questions.
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Allport (1937) argued that personality is composed of both physical and mental elements that form a complex unified whole. While people may appear to share certain traits, at their core traits are unique to each individual. Allport also believed that people not only adjust their behavior to fit their environment, but they also reflect on their environment. Through this reflection, people can ensure not only their survival but also their personal growth and development.
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Foodborne illness can have severe consequences. In a minimum of 300 words, list the categories of food supply contaminants, identify and briefly discuss a minimum of four microbiological agents implicated in foodborne illness, state the significance of foodborne illnesses in the food supply, and state measures and regulations for preventing foodborne illness and protecting the safety of food from carcinogens. How does this topic relate to your selected environmental health issue?
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Football
- A starting point could be headlines 'Premier League suspended indefinitely following Corona virus crisis meeting'
What does this mean for fandom? - can you still be a fan if there is no football? How are fans coping without live football?
The theoretical underpinnings for this are the sociology of fandom (women or men) - eg Tomlinson, or Stacey Pope
Issues around IDENTIT(IES) how has peoples identity changed with the isolation around football - going to the pub to watch the game, drinking culture, how have they adapted?
DATA COLLECTION METHODS
You can still
observe some things
- for example your family's reaction to the suspension, then the final decision etc Your story also is important. Observations from the news clips even.
Interviews -
semi-structured interviews - you still need to retain the ethics code - the consent forms and informed participant information forms - then conduct the iinterviews face to face ONLY in your household, or by Zoom or phone call - obviously get permission to record the conversation.
Coding data- into emergent themes - both from the theories and the data you have collected
Critical analysis - remember your findings need to be critical - the points you make linked back to the literature you have set up in your review of literature.
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Foods deteriorate in quality due to a wide range of reactions including some that are
physical, some that are chemical, some enzymatic and some microbiological. The various
forms of spoilage and food poisoning caused by microorganisms are preventable to a large
degree by a number of preservation techniques, most of which act by preventing or slowing
microbial growth. These include freezing, chilling, drying, curing, conserving, vacuum
packing, modified atmosphere packing, acidifying, fermenting, and adding chemical
preservatives. This is section 13, Chemical food protection. We’ll look at the other food
preservation mechanisms in future modules.
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From the moment a food source is harvested in begins to deteriorate. It is estimated that
25% of the worlds food is lost to microbial decay annually. This equals more than a billion
dollars per year.
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Salting as a means of preserving foods predates written history. The Mesopotamians were
known 3000 B.C.E. generally used salt to preserve meat and fish. Early Roman writers such
as Cato (234‐149 B.C.E.) clearly explained the need to salt perishable meats and vegetables
to preserve them. We have already seen in past chapters that salt binds water reducing
water activity and also is toxic to enzymatic and DNA processes in cells.
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Today, nearly all manufactured foods have different chemical preservatives because it
makes financial sense. Food additives maintain or improve freshness, safety, nutritional
value, taste, texture, or appearance. Consumers demand and enjoy a food supply that is
flavorful, nutritious, safe, convenient, colorful and affordable.
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In the United States, neither the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has labeling claim rules for “natural." The FDA explicitly
discourages the food industry from using the term. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
prohibits labeling that is false or misleading, but does not give any specifics. The USDA's
Agricultural Marketing Service has a standard for organic food, but there is no legal
definition for natural foods. Despite no legal U.S. definition for natural foods, there are
numerous unofficial or informal definitions, none of which are applied uniformly to foods
labeled "natural".
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So, are food chemical additives safe?
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In 1958, the US created food additive legislation stating that the FDA must approve all food
additives and ingredients that are not generally recognized as safe. The GRAS list contains
food additives that have been used historically and have shown no hazards during that
time. Easily recognized examples are sodium chloride, sucrose and acetic acid. Less easily
recognized are many of the common food preservatives such as sodium benzoate,
potassium sorbate, and calcium propionate.
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The U.S. FDA maintains a list of over 3000 approved, generally recognized as safe, food
ingredients including food.
Food, Water, and NutritionBefore posting to the Discussion this .docxkeugene1
Food, Water, and Nutrition
Before posting to the Discussion this week, log into your
Global Health Learning Account
and complete ONE of the following trainings: 1) Diarrheal Disease, 2) Nutrition: An Introduction OR 3) Social and Behavioral Change for Nutrition, and earn a certificate.
After completing the training upload your certificate to the discussion.
Share three interesting things you learned from the training.
How did it relate to this week’s required reading?
Which of the required reading items did you find most interesting and why?
Were there differences in approach between the reading and the training?
What is the global impact of the issue? (provide hard data)
What is one evidence-based solution?
Use the training name as your subject line. Include a full APA formatted reference list. Number and label each item.
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
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This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
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1. Food Truck to Ethiopia
· Define what kind of food
· Coffee is a big deal
· https://theculturetrip.com/africa/articles/can-coffee-tourism-
save-these-countries-coffee-species-from-extinction/
· Largely vegetarian
· Gluten Free / vegan friendly
· Maybe Breakfast food
· https://ethiopianfood.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/a-short-qurs-
on-ethiopian-breakfast/
· Maybe our company can have an app so that people can order
and pay on the app before picking up their food - this way we
have more to cover under “technology environment”
· By around 9 or so each morning, the Fojol Bros.’ Twitter page
announces Benethiopia’s location. They begin serving between
11:30 and noon, and they serve until they run out of food,
usually by 2. A line begins to form soon after the truck arrives
at its daily destination, and by noon it’s a dozen people long
and stays that way until there’s nothing left to sell, at which
time they tweet once more that they’re closed for the day.
https://ethiopianfood.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/ethiopian-
food-on-wheels/
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
a. Nestled in the center of the country,Ethiopia‘s capital city,
Addis Ababa, is quickly evolving and growing. Addis captures
much of the diversity unique to the country, with over80
distinctive languages and numerous dialects belonging to a
variety of religious communities and peoples. The city takes
pride in its diversity, which is perhaps best represented by the
2. city’s food culture and lively restaurant scene
b.
2. About Company-Laura
Located in the bustling area of Addis Abada, Sishu is one of
Ethiopia’s most popular and trendiest restaurants. While Sishu
serves a variety of sandwiches, the restaurant has become
known for the burgers. With homemade sweet buns, delectably
seasoned ground meat, tangy homemade sauces, and crisp
French fries, both locals and tourists palates go wild when
tasting the food at Sishu. Drawn mostly from word of mouth,
crowds flock to Sishu throughout the day.
Initially established by American expat Mathews Teshome and
local Selamawit Deneke, the twosome was able to create a space
with delicious food based on both American and Ethiopian
cultures. Sourcing as many ingredients locally as possible, the
restaurant focuses on food quality and taste. Since the demand
for burger places in Addis is extremely high, customers would
likely forgive a miss in quality. However, the two partners are
very focused on constantly improving and keeping service
standards high.
To maintain high service standards, the restaurant hires more
staff than the minimum requirement and slowly training new
employees to avoid mistakes. Moreover, new employees come
by referrals, and are often a mix of Ethiopians and expats, so
that cultural barriers and differences can be navigated through
the different perspectives. Additionally, Sishu keeps productive
high and employees happy by paying them double what they
would make elsewhere maximizing its limited resources with
the formation of revenue sharing.
Aiming to be one of the biggest companies in Ethiopia within
10 years, Sishu is currently in the mist of launching an
expansion plan with take-out branches to sell burgers at more
affordable prices to a larger population segment. To aid in Sishu
expansion, our company will come in and form a joint venture
with the company to open Sishu food trucks. In accordance with
Sishu’s plans for expansion, we will offer ready to eat,
3. affordable, and limited options on the food truck menu. Because
of the restaurants reputation and positive name association,
partnering with Sishu will be a smart way to branch into the
food truck market in Ethiopia helping both us and Sishu with
the restaurants plans for expansion.
3. Why the Ethiopia? -Taylor
a. Ethiopia, for starters, is Africa’s largest growing economy.
The rise of Ethiopia’s GDP and GDP growth has been largely
attributed to its large increase in industrial activity including
billions of local and foreign investments, infrastructure, and
manufacturing. This flood of funding and infrastructure has led
to an increase in jobs and exports, creating the fast growing hub
of Africa that it currently is. The investment pools are so large,
in fact, that Ethiopia is coined the ‘New China,’ and unlike
other African countries, Ethiopia has a stable administration
that sees manufacturing as a central part of its growth strategy.
Further, the increase of jobs has led to a higher valued currency
and, in basic terms, more coin in people's pockets. This rise of
gdp per capita has allowed for a higher budget for consumers.
However, because it is still a third world economy, with a
relatively high unemployment still an important factor
businesses must have low prices. We chose Ethiopia for this
factor. The increase in spending is very targetable at financially
achievable numbers. That's why a Food Truck would be ideal in
this location because the demand for cheap good cuisine that is
quick and close (the truck would have a set route for the right
target consumers).
b. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/ethiopia-africa-
fastest-growing-economy/
4. Estimated Size of Market - Taylor
a. The estimated size of the market targets the working middle
class segment of Ethiopia. Unfortunately the estimated size of
this class isnt documented nor is it possible to find exact
numbers or even estimates at that point. The only size of the
Market that we can estimate is the entire population itself.
4. b. need to research more on this)
5. Segmenting and Targeting Consumers -Shao
a. Segmenting:
i. Geographic :
1. Country: Ethiopia
2. Region: Addis Ababa (Capital) Dire Dawa(Autonomous
Region)
3. Population density: Central business district (CBD), urban,
ii. Demographic
1. Age: all ages
2. Gender:Male, Female and other
3. Group: Students, workers, travelers and people in different
industries
b. Targeting Consumers:
i. Our main customers will come from schools, hospitals, office
areas, shopping malls and people around popular attractions.
Situational Analysis
6. Economic Environment - Laura
It is widely know that Ethiopia is currently one of the fastest
growing economies in the World. With a strong strategic
location, the country has strategic dominance when connecting
to European and Middle Eastern markets.
Moreover, Ethiopia is land locked and has been using
neighboring Djbouti’s port for the previous two decades, but
now due to recent peace with Eritreea, Ethiopia will be able to
access Eritean ports making international trade more accessible.
With slightly over 100 million people, Ethiopia is the second
most populated country in Africa with the region’s fastest
growing economy.
While the economy is growing, Ethiopia is also one of the
poorest with an average per-capita income of around $783
aiming to reach lower-middle-income status by 2025.
In the last 10 years, Ethiopia encountered strong growth average
10.3%, compared to a 5.4% regional average. Currently, the
countries GDP growth is around 7.7%. Most of this growth
comes from construction with lower contributions coming from
5. manufacturing and agriculture.
The recent higher economic growth created positive trends in
the reduction of poverty in rural and urban areas with
population living in poverty decreasing from 30% in 2011 to
24% in 2016. Currently, poverty levels continue declining.
To continue the reduction of poverty, a Growth and
Transformation plan is in place to continuing expanding
psychical infrastructure by means of public investments with
the goal of transforming the country into a hub for
manufacturing. Moreover, the plan is targeting an average GDP
growth of 11% per year, and the industrial sector is planned to
grow about 20% on average, which will create more jobs.
In all, the largest economic challenges in Ethiopia are
increasing the speed of poverty reduction and maintaining its
positive economic growth, which both require sizeable
advancement in job creation as well as enhanced government
administration. While the government is devoting a high percent
of budget to investments and pro-poor programs, Ethiopia is
still faces many challenges.
“Overview.” World Bank,
www.worldbank.org/en/country/ethiopia/overview.
7. Cultural Environment -Laura
a. Ethiopian cuisine is served without cutlery, as the custom is
to eat with one’s hands.
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/ethiopia/articles/africaethiopiaa
rticlesaddis-ababa-s-top-10-restaurants-ethiopia-s-culinary-
gems/
b. Cultural Environment
c. Communication style
i. Speak in soft tones, loud voices are seen as aggressive
ii. Honour and shame are very important. Going out of their way
to make sure they are not embarrassing another.
d. Business style
i. Meeting start with extended social pleasantries since
relationships are very important.
ii. Meetings rarely have an end time
6. iii. Performing favors indicate friendship. Since they generally
only do business with those that they consider friends they
rarely say no. However, this does not indicate that they will
actually do what they’ve agreed to.
e. Food
i. Beef, chicken, and lamb is generally only eaten on special
occasions.
ii. During Christian fasting periods, no animal products can be
eaten and no food or drink can be consumed from midnight until
3pm.
f. Etiquette
g. Religion
h. Commisceo Global Consulting Ltd. Afghanistan - Language,
Culture, Customs and Etiquette. www.commisceo-global.com. 1
Jan. 2019 https://commisceo-global.com/resources/country-
guides/afghanistan-guide
8. Political and Legal Environment -Val
a. In Ethiopia, the rapidly increasing and largely the young
population have further contributed to an increasing labor force.
As a result, employment creation and poverty reductions remain
one of the enduring development objectives (EEA, 2009). In
response to such problems, the Ethiopian government has
undertaken several reforms. The major reforms include the
2002/3-2004/05 Sustainable Development and Poverty
Reduction Program, the 2005/6-2009/10 Plan for Accelerated
and Sustained Development to End Poverty, and the five years-
2010/11-2014/15 Growth and Transformation Plan (MoFED,
2002; 2006; 2010). These documents reiterated the importance
of microenterprise development as a means of reducing
unemployment and poverty.
i. https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/article/alternative-
serving-snack-and-drink-streets
ii. 2002/3-2004/05 Sustainable Development and Poverty
Reduction Program
iii. 2005/6-2009/10 Plan for Accelerated and Sustained
Development to End Poverty
7. b. The Informal Sector
i. 2.4.1.3.Government rules and regulations The cause of
increment of informal sector is tax burden, as anybody knows
neoclassical economic model if marginal tax increase,
substitution effect that people choices leisure than work as same
as people substitute informal sector by reducing working time
from formal sector (Belev, 2013). The legalist school is also
notion that the informal sector considered as the reaction of
micro-entrepreneurs (Soto, 1989).
ii. Alebachew, Amsale. “Street Vending and Local Authorities
in Addis Ababa City: Challenges and The Way Forward.”
Research Gate, June 2017,
www.researchgate.net/publication/232273779_Street_Vending_
At_Meenagna_Ethiopia_Challenges_and_Prospects.
c. Addis Ababa City Administration gave plots of land to 7500
street vendors with a view to integrating informal
businesspeople operating on the streets to the main stream
small-scale legal businesses. According to Addis Ababa Deputy
Mayor Takele Umma, 35,000 street vendors are registered with
the administration including the 7500 vendors who are given
plots of land. The Deputy Mayor said “We are settling street
vendors in identified plots of land which are suitable for
business and will work hard to also settle the remaining
vendors.” Abdulfetah Yusuf, Head of Addis Ababa City Trade
Bureau, said informal trade had been one of the challenges of
the city. He said it contributed to robbery, disorder and unfair
i. “Ethiopia: City Administration Gives Street Vendors Plots of
Land.” 2Merkato: The Biggest Ethiopian Business Portal, 6
Nov. 2018,www.2merkato.com/news/alerts/5527-ethiopia-city-
administration-gives-street-vendors-plots-of-land.
ii. Brown, Alison, and Peter Mackie. “Politics and Street
Trading in Africa: Developing a Comparative Frame.” Articulo
- Journal of Urban Research, Journal of Urban Research, 1 Jan.
2018, journals.openedition.org/articulo/3612#tocto2n3.
d. The street vendors have to present an identification card from
a kebele and have capital below 10,000 Br. A registration fee of
8. 70 Br is also mandatory. The vendors then receive a taxpayer
identification number (TIN) and a badge to wear at all times
while working in the marketplaces.
e. Gashu, Tariku. “Ethiopia: More Street Vendors Receive Spots
in the Marketplaces.” AllAfrica.com, 5 May 2018,
allafrica.com/stories/201805080950.html.
9. Technology Environment - Shao
a. Faced with huge food safety issues and the associated
challenges of foodborne disease outbreaks
b. The government offers a wide range of undergraduate and
postgraduate courses in food science and technology at
universities across the country to promote industrialization.
c. Ethiopia's food economy industrialization may promote
changes in dietary patterns
d. Increased levels of unhealthy diets that lead to the prevalence
of foodborne acute and chronic diseases
https://worldfoodscience.com/article/state-food-science-and-
technology-ethiopia
10. Competitive Environment -Val
a. Street Vendors
b. Street Markets
c. Coffee Tours
d. Found a couple on Trip Advisor/Yelp
Marketing Plan
11. Market Entry Strategy
a. Joint Venture-
https://www.selamtamagazine.com/stories/visionary-burger
i. We, as an American Food Truck company can have a joint
venture with a restaurant in Ethiopia so that we provide the food
truck, go through the legalities, and establish health policies,
and the Ethiopian restaurant can provide the food, cooks, and
workers and run it almost independently - we would get
commission and provide new equipment as necessary
1. We can have a few food trucks with different restaurants /
different cities
9. b. Licensing/Franchising
i. We could assume we have an established food truck business
in the U.S. and franchise it to Ethiopia, but might need to go
into our U.S. food truck business history in the paper and how
we plan to find franchisors in Ethiopia
c. Ownership
i. We can fully own every aspect of it and hire workers from
there to run it, taking into consideration that we do not want to
worsen their unemployment by “us” working there but rather
hire from there
12. Product Decisions
a. Product Design: Adaptation
i. Food Truck design: adapts to the culture but with a modern
look to draw attention and customers, and also draw tourists
looking for something familiar
ii. Menu: same thing, local and foreign food fusion made by
local chefs, maybe we could do local options since it would be
the most popular with a “special of the week” i.e. tacos, general
tso chicken, veggie burgers
1. Vegan, veggie, and gluten free options for adaptation
iii. Environmentally friendly containers, silverware, etc
iv. Maybe a poster with health policies since it’s such a big
issue
v. Seasonal coffee and maybe get involved in coffee tours
vi. Employ locals to consider their high unemployment
b. Production Decisions
i. Suppliers: how can we ensure continuity of supply?
1. Current big food/equipment suppliers?
2. Problems with existing suppliers?
3. Volumes required?
4. Frequency of shipment, best day and arrival time on market?
5. Transport arrangements, e.g. whose responsibility is it to
arrange transport?
6. Storage arrangements, if any?
7. Potential and techniques for developing sales?
13. Pricing Decisions
10. a. Adaptation/simple pricing: depending on on the market entry
strategy we choose:
i. Joint Venture: Prices of the joining restaurant
ii. Licensing Franchising: We do initial research/advisors for
pricing, then if the franchisor sees a need to change prices
based on inflation/food shortages, we can meet with them and
come to decisions for ideal prices
iii. Ownership: we would need a local advisor or someone to
inform us on market price fluctuations so that we can adapt to
them in a timely manner
14. Distribution Decisions
a. Similar to pricing decisions
b. Also maybe do some research on popular food market
areas/cities, areas/cities that do not have many street vendors
but one could be established, and areas that are just not an
option due to high poverty/low population
c. Need to consider location of supplier and government
regulations for street vendors
d. Need to consider how we get the physical food trucks to
ethiopia
15. Promotion Decisions
a. If joint venture, restaurant would promote as their mobile
location
b. Maybe we can distribute the leftover perishables to a group
in need (need to do research i.e. children in poverty, maybe
older community doesn’t get retirement benefits and end up in
need, don’t know about their homeless population, etc.)
i. Don’t have to advertise it, but word would get around
c. Budget for advertisement
i. Not sure the value of the coin but we might not be making a
lot and still have to pay for physical food truck and the shipping
costs of it from here to ethiopia or the cost of
manufacturing/buying it in ethiopia, wages, supply, potential
permissions from the government, etc
d. Message selection
i. Have to make sure it’s inline with adaptation
11. e. Get involved in local events
i. Market food festivals
ii. Food/coffee tours
iii. Find more
f. Give out coupons for first time commers
16. Conclusion
References
Appendix
Project Description
PROJECT (Group Effort) Students will prepare a marketing
plan to introduce a domestic product or service or idea into a
foreign market.
Papers should be approximately 15-20 double-spaced pages of
text, exclusive of exhibits and/or illustrations. (These may be
interspersed with the text or included as appendices but should
not be counted in the text.)
Groups will be formed by the instructor on Wednesday of Week
1, following the gathering of pertinent information from all
students. You will find the information I need in the syllabus
below or in the Course Overview section of BBLearn. Groups
will be able to collaborate online using tools available in
Blackboard LEARN (a group discussion area, Bb Collaborate,
etc.) or using other external tools that all members within the
group select and agree upon.
Organization of the paper is left to the students. Two
requirements are (1) that there is some mechanism for breaking
the discussion into coherent sections (headings of some sort)
and (2) that references are cited appropriately in footnotes or in
a listing at the end of the written paper (endnotes are preferred
by this professor). This includes proper citation of valid,
reliable websites. Plagiarism will result in action consistent
with University policy on academic dishonesty.
12. It is expected that the groups will incorporate material from
class and the text into the written project. It is also expected
that students will include information gleaned from other
classes they have taken, integrating relevant strategies, skills,
and tactics.
Neatness, grammar, spelling, presentation style, and
organization will be important factors in grade determination.
Additionally, effective prose will be rewarded in its own right;
poor communication will hurt your grade.
DESCRIPTION:
To gain experience in organizing a complete
international/global marketing program, each group will
identify some subset of consumer or industrial wants or needs in
a foreign market that are not currently being met or are not
being met satisfactorily. Applying knowledge gained from
class, students will research the chosen wants and needs and
propose recommendations in the form of a new product or
service or idea, or an improvement over an existing product or
service or idea. Students will present this new idea in a
preliminary marketing plan. Students should incorporate
terminology and concepts from this class as well as quantitative
and analytical techniques gleaned from other courses and
personal experience.
The first part of the project is the situation analysis. It
allows you to understand the economic, cultural, political/legal,
competitive, technological, and financial environments in which
your product or service exists. Students should provide specific
data on environments that are relevant to your particular
project. You must clearly identify the want or need your
proposed product or service fulfills and for whom. This
includes a specific estimate of the size of the market.
13. Not all of the following topics may apply to the product or
service or idea you choose, and conversely this is not an
exhaustive list. Discuss those that are pertinent:
1. How do buyers currently go about buying existing
products to satisfy the basic need? This is the who, what,
where, when, why and how of the purchase decision.
2. Can the market be meaningfully segmented? Who are
you targeting? Why?
3. Nature of the competition. Who is already out there?
Why will your firm's offering be better? How will your firm
compete? Include differentiation and positioning issues.
4. Environmental climate (not just the weather, the other
relevant environments!).Which environments have the greatest
impact on your product?
5. What else will you need to know to plan?
The second part of the project uses the situation
analysis to develop a marketing plan for the proposed product
or service. Now that you are thoroughly familiar with the
situation, you can more readily determine how to approach
satisfying the want or need. You may be creative in deciding
the size of your firm -- does it already exist or are you starting
from scratch? The answer to this and related questions will
determine how realistic the project is. If you define yourselves
initially as part of a national or global firm, then the
competition you can take on is obviously different than if you
define yourselves as a student with a start-up company. No
"right" or "wrong" answers are involved; either approach (or
any intermediate one) should provide an appropriate learning
14. experience.
Topics to address in this section include:
1. Market Entry Strategy
2. Product decisions -- features, positioning, brand and your
obtainable market share. Cite sources of estimates given, and
clearly state any assumptions that may have been made.
3. Pricing decisions -- strategies employed, etc. You will
not have detailed cost information, so you do not need to go
down to the level of a specific price. Remember, this is a
preliminary plan.
4. Distribution decisions -- intensity of distribution, use of
multiple channels, types of wholesalers and retailers, and
others.
5. Promotion decisions -- message, media, mix of promotion
types, and others.
Students should tie the data presented in the situation analysis
to the recommendations provided. Your rationale should be
thoroughly discussed and supported. Projects will be graded on
the depth of analysis in reaching the decision presented.