Wednesday, January 23, 2019 05.00PM / Ottoabasi Abasiekong for Proshare WebTVEthiopia has been confirmed as the first country in Africa to host the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is usually hosted at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Chart 1 Ethiopia GDP 2009-2017 ($’bln)Source: Trading EconomicsEthiopia had requested for the second time last year to host the World Economic Forum on African soil. This marks a significant milestone for the African nation credited with remarkable economic reforms and transformation. The annual Davos World Economic Forum is the gathering of over 1,000 business and political leaders across the globe, to chart fresh pathways for global economic growth. The 10-Year Challenge and a Comparative Snapshot of Nigeria’s Key Economic Indicators6.

Source: Ethiopian News January 23, 2019 18:33 UTC