Dutch companies play a significant role as investors and trade partners in Ethiopia’s agriculture and logistics industries. The Netherlands are the largest investor of all EU countries in Ethiopia. At Africa Works! 2024, H.E. Hirut Zemene, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Benelux and H.E. Deputy Commissioner Dagato Kumbe Kolcha from the Ethiopian Investment Commission will highlight Ethiopia’s commitment to further fostering the partnerships.
Objective:
- Showcase the opportunities and enabling environment to do business in Ethiopia on a.o. agriculture, agro-processing, logistics, and renewable energy.
- Provide insights on the new regulatory environment and market trends regarding foreign investments in the telecom and banking sectors.
- Q&A session with an opportunity to seek further clarification and share insights.
Programme:
| TIME | PROGRAMME ELEMENT | SPEAKER |
| 14:45-14:50 | Arrival of Participants | Mr. Mattijs Renden Head of Business Development NABC |
| 14:50-14:55 | Introduction and Word of Welcome | H.E. Mrs. Hirut Zemene Kassa Ambassador Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the EU |
| 14:55-15:05 | Video Presentation | |
| 15:05-15:20 | Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia on agro-logistics, renewable energy and food processing | H.E. Dagato Kumbe Kolcha Deputy Commissioner Ethiopian Investment Commission |
| 15:20-15:40 | Discussion on challenges, opportunities and what the Ethiopian Investment Commission and the Embassy can offer for Dutch businesses | H.E. Mr. Shamebo Fitamo Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the EU Mr. Terefe Dida |
| 15:40-15:45 | Closing Remarks | Mr. Mattijs Renden Head of Business Development NABC |
