The Government of Ethiopia is celebrating the five days of “Pagumen” month (13th Ethiopia month), to celebrate the socio-economic and political achievements registered during the past sex reform years. Accordingly:
Pagumen 1: Transition Day: The day is celebrated to mark the national achievements and Ethiopia’s resilience.
Pagumen 2: Reform Day. To honor the wide-ranging reforms implemented since the reformist government came into power.
Pagumen 3: Sovereignty Day. The day Highlights achievements in safeguarding Ethiopia’s political and food sovereignty, including transformative successes in wheat production.
Pagumen 4: Diversity Day: The day focuses on celebrating Ethiopia’s social identity aiming at reinforcing unity and shared identity.
Pagumen 5: Day of the Future: will be celebrated focusing on nation-building efforts with future generations in mind under the theme “Today’s hard work for tomorrow’s legacy.”
Government Communication Service
– AUF vital platform to discuss strategies for modernizing cities: Addis Ababa Mayor
The First African Cities Sustainability Forum’s is an important a platform for African leaders to discuss strategies for modernizing cities and transforming into thriving centers of progress and prosperity.
The forum will become a significant platform for African leaders to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities.
Adanech Abiebie, Mayor, Addis Ababa City Administration.
-ENDC to finalize agenda collection phase by October: Chief Commissioner
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) is working towards wrapping up the agenda collection activities. The commission plans to complete its agenda collection phase by October, 2024.
The chapter of agenda collection discussions is set to conclude in October across the country. Following the conclusion of the agenda collection phase, fundamental agendas will be selected. These key agendas will then be discussed in the main National Dialogue forum.
Professor Mesfin Araya, Chief Commissioner, Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission
-AUF significant milestone in addressing continent’s urban challenges: Minister
The Africa Urban Forum (AUF) underway in Addis Ababa is marking a significant milestone in addressing the continent’s urban challenges and exploiting opportunities.
Our cities are undergoing a transformation from centers of poverty to symbols of prosperity. Our urban centers are increasingly focusing on climate resilience and green innovations.
The forum comes at a critical juncture as Africa experiences rapid urban growth, with cities expanding at an annual rate of 15 percent continent-wide, while Ethiopia’s urban growth stands at 5.4 percent.
Chaltu Sani, Minister, Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure of Ethiopia
– FOREX price gap with parallel market rate drops to 4% in month: NBE Governor
The foreign exchange market gap with parallel market price has significantly declined from 100 to four percent in a single month following the implementation of the macroeconomic reform policy.
NBE has launched a digital platform called united to seamlessly boost the remittance flow to the country. Similarly, Ethiopia also allows non-resident Ethiopians, persons of Ethiopian origin, and Ethiopian residents and not-for-profit organizations for receiving funds are eligible to open foreign currency accounts.
Mamo Mihretu, Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2024
