EED: “We Must Learn Not Only to Take from Rural Communities, But Also to Give Back!”

Rural Industrialization Initiative shifts focus toward empowering rural producers and creating value within communities. EED: “We Must Learn Not Only to Take from Rural Communities, But Also to Give Back!” Rural Industrialization Initiative shifts focus toward empowering rural producers and creating value within communities. Adama, September 28, 2018 E.C. — A high-level consultation was held […]

New Industrial Opportunities Created for Rural Communities Beyond Agriculture

New Industrial Opportunities Created for Rural Communities Beyond Agriculture Adama, September 27, 2018 E.C. – The Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) has announced that significant progress has been made through the Rural Industrialization Initiative, which is creating new employment opportunities and alternative livelihoods for rural communities outside the agricultural sector. During a high-level discussion held to […]

EED Provides Awareness Training to Enhance Implementation of New Laws and Procedures

EED Provides Awareness Training to Enhance Implementation of New Laws and Procedures Adama, Pagume 04, 2017 E.C. – The Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) has delivered awareness training to its leadership and staff on program-based budgeting and procurement implementation directives. The training was facilitated by experts from the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Government Procurement […]

Ethiopia’s SME Manufacturing Sector Achievements Inspire African Delegates

Ethiopia’s SME Manufacturing Sector Achievements Inspire African Delegates Addis Ababa, September 2, 2025 – The Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) shared the progress and transformative changes achieved in the country’s Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs) sector with a high-level delegation from various African countries. Speaking at the briefing, Mr. Abdulfeta Yesuf, Deputy Director General of […]

“The project has recorded performance beyond its initial targets!”

Dr. Alebachew Nigussie, Director General of EED “The project has recorded performance beyond its initial targets!” Dr. Alebachew Nigussie, Director General of EED Addis Ababa, August 39, 2025 (EED)-Marking the successful completion of the SME Finance Project, Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) presented a comprehensive report summarizing the overall achievements of the project. Speaking on the […]

SME Finance Project Successfully Completed

SME Finance Project Successfully Completed Addis Ababa, August 29, 2025 (EED)-The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Finance Project, implemented by Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) over the past eight years, has been successfully completed. The project has provided critical support to small and medium manufacturing enterprises through machine lease financing, working capital loans, business development services, […]

SME Finance Project Successfully Concludes, Set to Expand as a National Model

Minister Ministry of Industry H.E. Melaku Alebel SME Finance Project Successfully Concludes, Set to Expand as a National Model Addis Ababa, August 29, 2025 (EED) – The Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) announced the successful completion of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Finance Project, which has been implemented over the past eight years. Speaking at […]

EED Leaders Engage in Tree Planting at Sojat Industrial Park

EED Leaders Engage in Tree Planting at Sojat Industrial Park Werabe City, Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia Region – August 19, 2025 Leaders of the Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) have carried out a tree planting initiative at Sojat Industrial Park in Werabe City under the national motto Renewal through Planting.” In addition to the tree planting […]

“EED Commits to Stronger Coordination to Sustain SME Manufacturing Gains in 2018 E.C.”

“EED Commits to Stronger Coordination to Sustain SME Manufacturing Gains in 2018 E.C.” EED – Nehase 8, 2017 E.C. Ethiopian Enterprise Development has stated that strengthening coordinated efforts is necessary to sustain the achievements made in the small and medium manufacturing enterprise sector. This was stated during a discussion held by the leadership and staff […]

“EED Aims to Build on Last Year’s Achievements and Boost Enterprise Support in New Budget Year”

Dr. Alebachew Nigussie, Director General, Ethiopian Enterprise Development “EED Aims to Build on Last Year’s Achievements and Boost Enterprise Support in New Budget Year” Dr. Alebachew Nigussie, Director General, Ethiopian Enterprise Development EED (Nehase 07, 2017 E.C.) The leadership and staff of Ethiopian Enterprise Development are holding discussions on sectoral work, institutional branding and implementation, […]