Ethiopia is on an assertive path to secure its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 2026. This journey, starting in 2003, encountered a pause in 2012 due to reluctance from the previous government to liberalize critical sectors such as banking and telecommunications. However, revitalized under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration since 2020, Ethiopia […]
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