Importers of agricultural machineries and inputs are eligible to access loans from external lenders, following a directive amendment by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). The importers joined the list of eligible businesses with similar access. Since the permit was previously for manufacturers only, importers of agricultural machineries and inputs were not eligible for the access. “Importers of LPG gas (cylinder gas) supply the products to different sectors such as hospitals and hotels. Importers of agricultural inputs are licensed to import fertilizes, seeds, pesticide, chemicals, animal feeds, and animal hybrids.

Source: Ethiopian News September 10, 2022 10:37 UTC