Ethiopian Diaspora Month to be Held in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, January 16, 2025 (ENA) - The Ethiopian Diaspora Association has announced that the inaugural "Ethiopian Diaspora Month" will take place in Addis Ababa this January.

January has been designated as “Ethiopian Diaspora Month”.

This marks the first of its kind, with the association emphasizing its aim to strengthen diaspora participation in the country's development and related activities.

General Manager of the Ethiopian Diaspora Association Kaleab Girma told ENA that the ongoing development initiatives in the country have sparked an increased desire among the diaspora to visit, invest in, and contribute to Ethiopia's social and economic sectors.

According to Kaleab, the association is working in close coordination with relevant government institutions and partners to enhance diaspora participation in the overall development endeavors of the country.

Some of the key initiatives include promoting the country’s tourism destinations, development opportunities, voluntary service sectors, and other relevant projects, he added.

Accordingly, Ethiopian diaspora have been invited to participate in the event.

The event will officially open on January 22, 2025, at Gion Hotel, it was learnt.

The Ethiopian Airlines is offering a 20 percent discount on travel fares for the diaspora.

A two-day exhibition will be held at the hotel, introducing various investment opportunities where the diaspora investors will have the chance to share their experiences.