Ethiopia to Launch National E-Commerce System to Modernize Trade & Strengthen Regional Integration
Ethiopia to Launch National E-Commerce System to Modernize Trade & Strengthen Regional Integration
According to Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe, the platform aims to:
🟠 Address market inefficiencies;
🟠 Improve the competitiveness of Ethiopian products;
🟠 Remove trade barriers, and create a modern trading environment.
Kassahun emphasized the government's commitment to a competitive and transparent business environment, including:
🟠 Expanding access to international markets;
🟠 Improving trade policies;
🟠 Updating policy documents to align with global best practices
He also noted intensified efforts against illegal trade, with enforcement actions taken against 250,000 individuals involved in unauthorized trading activities.
The upcoming e-commerce system is expected to transform Ethiopia's trade strategy and enhance its position in the digital economy.
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