borkenaJanuary 4,2019Ethiopian Diaspora Agency, which is instituted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, is set to commence serving the community, and says that it will start service “soon.” But no specific time frame is given. The agency aims to introduce Diaspora registry and information management system so as to enable the community knowledge and technology transfer. As well, apart from making members of Diaspora Community active participants in the affair of Ethiopia, the agency intends to enhance the contribution of the community in investment, trade and tourism sectors. In July 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with members of Ethiopian communities in three cities in the United States. In October, he met with Ethiopian community members in Europe.

Source: Ethiopian News January 05, 2019 03:22 UTC