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SME LOOP Program Wraps Up in Tigray with Final Event in Mekelle News
17 Jan, 2026

SME LOOP Program Wraps Up in Tigray with Final Event in Mekelle

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and GIZ celebrated the grand finale of the SME LOOP...

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The Ministry of Education and EDI Sign MoA to Transform Universities into Entrepreneurial Hubs News
24 Dec, 2025

The Ministry of Education and EDI Sign MoA to Transform Universities into Entrepreneurial Hubs

In a move set to strengthen the critical role of higher education in realizing Ethiopia’s ambitiou...

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SEED Program Mobilizes Over 325,000 Youth into Work, Reaching 1.1 Million+ Youth in two and a half years News
21 Dec, 2025

SEED Program Mobilizes Over 325,000 Youth into Work, Reaching 1.1 Million+ Youth in two and a half years

The Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (SEED) Program, led by ...

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Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program News
19 Dec, 2025

Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from EDI-AICS Leather Program

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Italian Agency for Develop...

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The Ethiopian Parliamentary Committee Recognized EDI as a National Asset and Model for Entrepreneurial Transformation News
14 Dec, 2025

The Ethiopian Parliamentary Committee Recognized EDI as a National Asset and Model for Entrepreneurial Transformation

The Standing Committee on Human Resource Development, Employment, and Technology Affairs of the Hous...

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EDI Drives Zero Tolerance for GBV as Part of 16 Days of Activism News
12 Dec, 2025

EDI Drives Zero Tolerance for GBV as Part of 16 Days of Activism

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) proudly hosted a powerful session titled “A Socie...

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EDI and Shayashone Partner to Strengthen Agribusiness, Corporate Consulting, and Digital Skills News
11 Dec, 2025

EDI and Shayashone Partner to Strengthen Agribusiness, Corporate Consulting, and Digital Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

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EDI & UNICEF Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Project across Three Regions News
10 Dec, 2025

EDI & UNICEF Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Project across Three Regions

EDI and UNICEF have partnered through the Biqu Wetat Programme, a program aimed at accelerating yout...

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The 6th Round of the Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Idea Competition 2025 concluded by recognizing 100 winners! News
06 Dec, 2025

The 6th Round of the Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Idea Competition 2025 concluded by recognizing 100 winners!

The 6th Bruh Ethiopia Innovative Business Ideas Competition and Bootcamp (Bruh 2025), a major nation...

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EDI Strengthens Agribusiness Finance Readiness through FAO’s RuralInvest Toolkit News
02 Dec, 2025

EDI Strengthens Agribusiness Finance Readiness through FAO’s RuralInvest Toolkit

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EDI Equips Culture & Sport Leaders with Forward-Thinking Skills News
02 Dec, 2025

EDI Equips Culture & Sport Leaders with Forward-Thinking Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully concluded a transformative five-day ex...

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Entrepreneurs Honored at Ethiopia’s GEW 2025 Closing Ceremony News
27 Nov, 2025

Entrepreneurs Honored at Ethiopia’s GEW 2025 Closing Ceremony

Ethiopia’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 concluded its remarkable run on November 27, 20...

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National Entrepreneurship Research Conference Concludes GEW 2025 News
27 Nov, 2025

National Entrepreneurship Research Conference Concludes GEW 2025

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully hosted the National Entrepreneurship R...

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EDI Convenes a Media Forum, Highlighting Media’s Role in Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurial Future News
27 Nov, 2025

EDI Convenes a Media Forum, Highlighting Media’s Role in Ethiopia’s Entrepreneurial Future

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) hosted a Media Forum on November 27, 2025, at the S...

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Bruh Ethiopia 2018 National Business Innovation Idea Competition Kicks Off News
25 Nov, 2025

Bruh Ethiopia 2018 National Business Innovation Idea Competition Kicks Off

  The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Developme...

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EDI Bridges Africa-Caribbean Entrepreneurship During GEW 2025 News
24 Nov, 2025

EDI Bridges Africa-Caribbean Entrepreneurship During GEW 2025

As part of the global celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025, the Entrepreneurship D...

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Voices of Resilience: Bold Entrepreneurs Share Powerful Journeys at GEW Ethiopia 2025 Story Night News
22 Nov, 2025

Voices of Resilience: Bold Entrepreneurs Share Powerful Journeys at GEW Ethiopia 2025 Story Night

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) successfully hosted the Story Night under the them ...

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EDI & Partners Spotlight Agri-Business Advisory Services as Key Catalyst for Growth News
21 Nov, 2025

EDI & Partners Spotlight Agri-Business Advisory Services as Key Catalyst for Growth

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with key ecosystem players, success...

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Startup Ecosystem Forum Highlights Vital Role of Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia's Development News
21 Nov, 2025

Startup Ecosystem Forum Highlights Vital Role of Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia's Development

The Startup Ecosystem Forum, hosted by EDI in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and ...

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EDI & Partners Explore Global BDS Lessons for Ethiopia News
20 Nov, 2025

EDI & Partners Explore Global BDS Lessons for Ethiopia

EDI in collaboration with EBASPA, SNV, AMEA, and Mercy Corps, successfully hosted a critical session...

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CoBuild Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2025 Kicks Off News
20 Nov, 2025

CoBuild Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2025 Kicks Off

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with Addis AI, Efuye Gela, an...

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Skill Development Takes Center Stage at the GEW 2025 Ethiopia Story Night Event News
20 Nov, 2025

Skill Development Takes Center Stage at the GEW 2025 Ethiopia Story Night Event

A critical emphasis has been placed on skill development as a key strategy to enable citizens to eff...

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GEW Ethiopia 2025 Hosts African Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards Ceremony News
17 Nov, 2025

GEW Ethiopia 2025 Hosts African Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards Ceremony

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute and partners hosted the African Startup Ecosystem Builder...

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High-Powered GEW Panel Declares: Ecosystem Builders Are Essential to Unlocking Africa’s Transformation News
17 Nov, 2025

High-Powered GEW Panel Declares: Ecosystem Builders Are Essential to Unlocking Africa’s Transformation

As part of the vibrant activities of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 Ethiopia celebration, a...

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<strong>Global Entrepreneurship Week Launched in Ethiopia</strong> News
16 Nov, 2025

Global Entrepreneurship Week Launched in Ethiopia

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) of Ethiopia, along with the Ministry of Labor and S...

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Ethiopia Tops GEW Global Ranking Ahead of Official Launch! News
16 Nov, 2025

Ethiopia Tops GEW Global Ranking Ahead of Official Launch!

Today, November 16, 2025, Ethiopia has seized the number one spot on the Global Entrepreneurship Wee...

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<strong>“Entrepreneurship is the true engine of transformation.”</strong> News
14 Nov, 2025

“Entrepreneurship is the true engine of transformation.”

Ethiopia to Launch Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 on November 17 as Minister Reaffirms National C...

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EDI Delivers Five-Day Training of Trainers Program for AFLEx News
09 Nov, 2025

EDI Delivers Five-Day Training of Trainers Program for AFLEx

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has successfully completed a five-day Training of T...

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<strong>Field Visit Highlights Promising Progress of SME Loop Program in Tigray</strong> News
25 Oct, 2025

Field Visit Highlights Promising Progress of SME Loop Program in Tigray

The SME Business Training and Coaching Loop (SME Loop) is a strategic intervention under the Private...

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<strong>Validation Workshop on TVT College Curriculum Held at MoLS</strong> News
24 Oct, 2025

Validation Workshop on TVT College Curriculum Held at MoLS

The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development In...

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<p><strong>Pushing for strong work culture and productivity in Ethiopia</strong><br> <em>Validation workshop held on the National Work Culture and Productivity Research and Strategy</em> </p> News
23 Oct, 2025

Pushing for strong work culture and productivity in Ethiopia
Validation workshop held on the National Work Culture and Productivity Research and Strategy

A validation workshop on the Draft National Work Culture and Productivity Strategy was successfully ...

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<strong>EDI Champions Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Africa Skills Week 2025</strong> News
17 Oct, 2025

EDI Champions Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Africa Skills Week 2025

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) concluded its participation in the second annual Af...

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<strong>EDI Equips Urban and Infrastructure Leaders with Public Entrepreneurship and Future Thinking Training</strong> News
10 Oct, 2025

EDI Equips Urban and Infrastructure Leaders with Public Entrepreneurship and Future Thinking Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of...

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<strong>EDI and UNCDF Launch "> News
09 Oct, 2025

EDI and UNCDF Launch "FinWise Ethiopia" Project to Boost Local Fintech Innovation

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has launched a project alongside the United Natio...

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<strong>Tripartite MoU Deepens Cross-Border Cooperation for African Entrepreneurship</strong> News
06 Oct, 2025

Tripartite MoU Deepens Cross-Border Cooperation for African Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to s...

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<strong>EDI and CINE Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship</strong> News
03 Oct, 2025

EDI and CINE Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the Center for Investment and Networking Exce...

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<strong>Youth Business Incubators (YBI) Final Pitch Concludes, Investing 10 Million Birr in 20 Youth-Led Enterprises</strong> News
02 Oct, 2025

Youth Business Incubators (YBI) Final Pitch Concludes, Investing 10 Million Birr in 20 Youth-Led Enterprises

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in collaboration with the International Organizati...

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<strong>SEED Program Disburses Over Birr 2.2 Billion, Powering 10,000+ Ethiopian Enterprises in Two Years</strong> News
29 Sep, 2025

SEED Program Disburses Over Birr 2.2 Billion, Powering 10,000+ Ethiopian Enterprises in Two Years

The Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program, an in...

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<strong>Innovation is the Mechanism, EDI Hosts MoH State Minister Meeting</strong> News
25 Sep, 2025

Innovation is the Mechanism, EDI Hosts MoH State Minister Meeting

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) was honoured to host H.E. Seharela Abdulahi, Minist...

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<strong>Safeguarding and Inclusion Training Strengthens TVET Institutions</strong> News
17 Sep, 2025

Safeguarding and Inclusion Training Strengthens TVET Institutions

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute holds a fundamental belief: a safe and inclusive enviro...

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<strong>SEED Program Champions Safeguarding and Inclusion</strong> News
29 Aug, 2025

SEED Program Champions Safeguarding and Inclusion

At the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), through the SEED program in partnership with ...

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<strong>EDI Concludes Psychosocial Support TOT Training</strong> News
27 Aug, 2025

EDI Concludes Psychosocial Support TOT Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation ...

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<strong>Ministry of Labor and Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Institute Hold National Consultative Workshop on Draft Entrepreneurship Policy.</strong> News
26 Aug, 2025

Ministry of Labor and Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Institute Hold National Consultative Workshop on Draft Entrepreneurship Policy.

The Ministry of Labor and Skills, in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, is...

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<strong>Future-Ready Leadership: A Visionary Step for Ethiopia's Social Sector</strong> News
03 Aug, 2025

Future-Ready Leadership: A Visionary Step for Ethiopia's Social Sector

Senior leaders from seven social sector ministries (Health, Education, Labor and Skills, Women and...

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<strong>EDI Celebrates Successful Green Plantation Day in Bishoftu</strong> News
29 Jul, 2025

EDI Celebrates Successful Green Plantation Day in Bishoftu

What a day for nature lovers! The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) wrapped up a fant...

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<strong>EDI Signs MoU with HP to Empower Youth with Digital Skills</strong> News
29 Jul, 2025

EDI Signs MoU with HP to Empower Youth with Digital Skills

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

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<strong>A New Era for Ethiopian Innovation, Ethiopia Ratifies Historic Startup Proclamation!</strong> News
17 Jul, 2025

A New Era for Ethiopian Innovation, Ethiopia Ratifies Historic Startup Proclamation!

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is delighted that the House of People's Representat...

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<strong>Ethiopia Propels Africa's Job Agenda to Summit Level!</strong> News
09 Jul, 2025

Ethiopia Propels Africa's Job Agenda to Summit Level!

The 3rd African Job Creation Forum concluded on July 9, 2025, in Addis Ababa, marking a truly histor...

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<strong>EDI Workshop Equips TVT Leaders for Enhanced Overseas Employment Training</strong> News
29 Jun, 2025

EDI Workshop Equips TVT Leaders for Enhanced Overseas Employment Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has concluded a vital three-day "Discovery Worksh...

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<strong>Ugandan Delegation Praises Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurship Success</strong> News
25 Jun, 2025

Ugandan Delegation Praises Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurship Success

A high-level delegation from Uganda's  (GROW) project recently concluded a highly successful visit ...

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<strong>MoLS and EDI Unveil Ethiopia’s Public Services Innovation Lab</strong> News
20 Jun, 2025

MoLS and EDI Unveil Ethiopia’s Public Services Innovation Lab

The Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS), in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Insti...

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<strong>Cultivating a New Era of Tech & Agri-Startups at Jinka University</strong> News
15 Jun, 2025

Cultivating a New Era of Tech & Agri-Startups at Jinka University

EDI is a catalyst to advance entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ethiopia. This new collaboration with JKU...

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<strong>Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Requested to Level Up for Global Competition!</strong> News
15 Jun, 2025

Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Requested to Level Up for Global Competition!

In a significant call to action, overseas employment agencies across Ethiopia have been requested to...

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<strong>SEED Program Blasts Past Targets with 900,000+ Ethiopians Reached, Youth Employment DOUBLES!</strong> News
13 Jun, 2025

SEED Program Blasts Past Targets with 900,000+ Ethiopians Reached, Youth Employment DOUBLES!

The SEED Program led by EDI in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, is celebrating monumental...

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Council Approves Startup Bill, Legislation Advances to Parliament for Final Approval News
05 Jun, 2025

Council Approves Startup Bill, Legislation Advances to Parliament for Final Approval

A monumental step has been taken for Ethiopia's emerging innovation ecosystem! On June 5, 2025, the ...

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<b>Leadership Training Strengthens Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Public Service Excellence</b> News
04 Jun, 2025

Leadership Training Strengthens Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Public Service Excellence

A critical "Public Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Ecosystem Building Training" for executive leade...

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<strong>World Bank Hails Women's Entrepreneurship Development Project, WEDP as a Model for Other Nations</strong> News
30 May, 2025

World Bank Hails Women's Entrepreneurship Development Project, WEDP as a Model for Other Nations

The World Bank has lauded WEDP, Women Entrepreneurship Development Project as successful and one of ...

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<strong>የምክር ቤቱና የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር የበላይ አመራሮች በጋራ ጉዳዮች ላይ ተወያዩ</strong> News
29 May, 2025

የምክር ቤቱና የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር የበላይ አመራሮች በጋራ ጉዳዮች ላይ ተወያዩ

የኢፌዲሪ የሕዝብ ተወካዮች ምክር ቤት የበላይ አመራሮች ከሥራ...

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<strong><b>Ethiopian Aviation University Exceeds Leadership Training Goals</b></strong> News
29 May, 2025

Ethiopian Aviation University Exceeds Leadership Training Goals

The Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) has successfully completed the Leadership Development Traini...

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<strong><b>Parliament Urges Strengthening Entrepreneurial Mindset for National Development</b></strong> News
29 May, 2025

Parliament Urges Strengthening Entrepreneurial Mindset for National Development

Ethiopia's Parliament stated the need to Strengthen an entrepreneurial mindset nationwide to unlock ...

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<B>Parliamentarians Conclude Workshop Focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for National Growth</B> News
17 May, 2025

Parliamentarians Conclude Workshop Focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for National Growth

May 17, 2025, Bishoftu: The Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) and the Entrepreneurship Development...

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Strengthening Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Insights and Tools for Impact Workshop Held News
06 May, 2025

Strengthening Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Insights and Tools for Impact Workshop Held

Addis Ababa, May 6, 2025 – A high-level workshop focused on "Strengthening Entrepreneurship Ecosys...

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SEED Program's ToT Ignites Demand-Driven Skill Development! News
04 Apr, 2025

SEED Program's ToT Ignites Demand-Driven Skill Development!

The SEED Program, led by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) through Hope Enterprises a...

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Transforming OSSC/BoLS service delivery in Addis Ababa! News
23 Mar, 2025

Transforming OSSC/BoLS service delivery in Addis Ababa!

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) – Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Internation...

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<strong>SEED program exceeds targets, empowering hundreds of thousands of youth.</strong> News
07 Mar, 2025

SEED program exceeds targets, empowering hundreds of thousands of youth.

<strong style="font-size: smaller;">SEED Program Review Meeting Held</strong> The Sustainable Emp...

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የሴቶች ኢንተርፕረነርሺፕ ስልጠና ለሚሊየኖች :የሰልጣኞቸ አስተያየት News
27 Dec, 2024

የሴቶች ኢንተርፕረነርሺፕ ስልጠና ለሚሊየኖች :የሰልጣኞቸ አስተያየት

This video captures a transformative training session where women actively participated in an initia...

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Ethiopian Entrepreneurs Share Insights at Story Night Program During Global Entrepreneurship Week News
24 Nov, 2024

Ethiopian Entrepreneurs Share Insights at Story Night Program During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Ethiopian entrepreneurs gathered for an inspiring evening at the Story Night Program, a prominent ev...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week Ethiopia: Panel Discussions Focus on Inclusivity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship Ecosystem NOV 23,2024 News
23 Nov, 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week Ethiopia: Panel Discussions Focus on Inclusivity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship Ecosystem NOV 23,2024

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Nov.23, 2024– Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Ethiopia continued its vibr...

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Ethiopia Inaugurates Global Entrepreneurship Week to Boost Innovation and Economic Progress News
18 Nov, 2024

Ethiopia Inaugurates Global Entrepreneurship Week to Boost Innovation and Economic Progress

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills, of...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: A National Celebration of Innovation and Inclusion in Ethiopia News
07 Nov, 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: A National Celebration of Innovation and Inclusion in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024, a prominent global initiative ded...

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