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Ministry Of Finance And Economic Development (Ethiopia)
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development ( am, የገንዘብ እና የኢኮኖሚ ልማት ሚኒስቴር) is a ministry within the cabinet of the Government of Ethiopia. It is responsible for general financial management and economic policy of Ethiopia, in addition to the allocation of economic assistance. Formerly the Ministry of Finance, it has its origins in the ministerial system introduced by Emperor Menelik II in 1907. List of Ministers # ''Ras'' Mulugeta Yeggazu 1907-1915 # ''Ras Bitweded'' Haile Giyorgis Woldemikael 1915-1917 # ''Fitawrari'' Tekle Hawariat Tekle Mariyam 1930-1935 # Makonnen Habte-Wold 1941-1957 # Yilma Deressa 1957-1970 # Mahtema Selassie Wolde Meskel 1960 (a few months) # Mamo Taddesse 1970-1973 # Negash Desta 1974-1976 # Teferra Wolde-Semait 1976-1982 # Tesfaye Dinka 1983-1986 # Bekele Tamirat 1986 (15 days) # Wolle Chekol 1986-1988 # Tekolla Dejene 1988-1990 # Woldemariam Girma 1990 (a few months) # Alemayehu Dhaba 1990-1994 # Sufi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (; am, አዲስ አበባ, , new flower ; also known as , lit. "natural spring" in Oromo), is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is also served as major administrative center of the Oromia Region. In the 2007 census, the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative centre of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa was portrayed in the 15th century as a fortified location called "Barara" that housed the emperors of Ethiopia at the time. Prior to Emperor Dawit II, Barara was completely destroyed during the Ethiopian–Adal War and Oromo expansions. The founding history of Addis Ababa dates back in late 19th-century by Menelik II, Negus of Shewa, in 1886 after finding Mount Entoto unpleasant two years prior. At the time, the city was a resort town; its large mineral spring abundance attracted nobilities of the empire, led them to establish permanent settlement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamo Taddesse
Mamo or woowoo is a common name for two species of extinct birds. Together with the extant ʻIʻiwi they make up the genus ''Drepanis''. These nectarivorous finches were endemic to Hawaii but are now extinct. The Hawaiian name may be related to the name of the ōō ('' Moho nobilis''), a bird with a similar appearance. Another name for the mamo was ''ōō-nuku-umu'', meaning "ōō with the sucking beak". Two species are known. Hawaii mamo The Hawaii mamo (''Drepanis pacifica'') was about in length. Its plumage was glossy black with yellow rumps and thigh feathers and a small yellow shoulder patch. The tail was black and there was a white basal primary patch and white shafts along the primaries. The bill was long, curved and black. Legs were dark gray or black This was a shy species that lived in the forest canopy and fed on the nectar of ''Lobelia'' species that possess curved, tubular flowers. Its call was a long, plaintive whistle. The bright golden-yellow feather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finance Ministries
A finance minister is an executive or cabinet position in charge of one or more of government finances, economic policy and financial regulation. A finance minister's portfolio has a large variety of names around the world, such as "treasury", "finance", "financial affairs", "economy" or "economic affairs". The position of the finance minister might be named for this portfolio, but it may also have some other name, like "Treasurer" or, in the United Kingdom, "Chancellor of the Exchequer". The duties of a finance minister differ between countries. Typically, they encompass one or more of government finance, fiscal policy, and financial regulation, but there are significant differences between countries: * in some countries the finance minister might also have oversight of monetary policy (while in other countries that is the responsibility of an independent central bank); * in some countries the finance minister might be assisted by one or more other ministers (some supported by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Statistical Agency (Ethiopia)
The Central Statistical Agency (CSA; Amharic: ማዕከላዊ ስታቲስቲክስ ኤጀንሲ) is an agency of the government of Ethiopia designated to provide all surveys and censuses for that country used to monitor economic and social growth, as well as to act as an official training center in that field. It is part of the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. The Director General of the CSA is Samia Zekaria. Before 9 March 1989 the CSA was known as the Central Statistical Office (CSO). The CSA has 25 branch offices. Besides the capital city of Addis Ababa, the cities and towns with offices are: Ambo, Arba Minch, chiro, Asayita, Assosa, Awasa, Bahir Dar, Debre Berhan, Dessie, Dire Dawa, Gambela, Goba, Gondar, Harar, Hosaena, Inda Selassie, Jijiga, Jimma, Mek'ele, Mizan Teferi, Adama, Negele Borana, Nekemte, and Sodo. National censuses of the population and housing have been taken in 1984, 1994, and 2007. Information from the 1994 and 2007 censuses ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Tekeste
Abraham, ; ar, , , name=, group= (originally Abram) is the common Hebrew patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism, he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, whether Jewish or non-Jewish; and in Islam, he is a link in the chain of Islamic prophets that begins with Adam (see Adam in Islam) and culminates in Muhammad. His life, told in the narrative of the Book of Genesis, revolves around the themes of posterity and land. Abraham is called by God to leave the house of his father Terah and settle in the land of Canaan, which God now promises to Abraham and his progeny. This promise is subsequently inherited by Isaac, Abraham's son by his wife Sarah, while Isaac's half-brother Ishmael is also promised that he will be the founder of a great nation. Abraham purchases a tomb (the Cave of the Patriarchs) at Hebron to be Sarah' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sufian Ahmed
Sufiyan ( fa, صوفيان; also Romanized as Şufīyān, Soofiyan, Şowfyān, and Sūfīyān) is a city and capital of Sufiyan District, in Shabestar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... At the 2016 census, its population was 9963, in 3273 families. There is a major cement factory operated by the Sufiyan Cement Company to the southeast of the city. The city has at least 5 mosques, 4 of them in close proximity in the city centre. References Populated places in Shabestar County Cities in East Azerbaijan Province {{Shabestar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alemayehu Dhaba
Alemayehu or ˁAlämayyähu ( Ge'ez: አለማየሁ) is a personal name of Ethiopian origin which is composed of two words: "''Alem''"- meaning "''the world or life''" and "''ayehu''" - means "''I have seen''". Its literal meaning is "''I have seen the world''" . However, in the context of personal name, its actual meaning is "''I have enjoyed life''" in the Amharic language. It is also a surname The prominent Ethiopians with the name Alemayehu are: Given name *Prince Alemayehu (1861–1879), Ethiopian prince and son of Tewodros II *Alemayehu Bezabeh (born c. 1986), Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes for Spain *Alemayehu Eshete Alemayehu Eshete Andarge ( am, ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ አንዳርጌ; French pronunciation: Alèmayèhu Eshèté; June 1941 – 2 September 2021) was an Ethiopian singer. He had performed since the 1960s and primarily in Amharic. He had been ... (born 1941), Ethio-jazz musician * Alemayehu Roba (born 1972), retired Ethiopian middle-distance r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woldemariam Girma
Woldemariam ( Ge'ez: ወልደ ማርያም meaning “child of Mary”) is a male given name of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin may refer to: *Ambaye Wolde Mariam (1906–1954, in Keren Eritrea), Ethiopian Foreign Minister in 1953 * Mesfin Woldemariam (born 1930), Ethiopian peace activist and philosopher * Million A. Woldemariam, shooting victim * Selam Woldemariam (born 1954), Ethiopian guitarist * Woldeab Woldemariam (1905–1995), Eritrean politician active in the Eritrean independence movement *Yosef Wolde-Mariam, founder of Norwegian dance/hip hop duo Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian musical duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa. They have released eight albums as of 2022. They are best known for the 2007 cover of " Beggin'" by The Four Seasons and the 2015 single " Don't Worry" feat ... See also * Wolde (other) {{given name Ethiopian given names Amharic-language names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolle Chekol
Wolle Chekol (1941 – 2005) was an Ethiopian statesman whose positions included Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Trade, and Deputy Prime Minister. He was born in Gojjam, where he completed his elementary and secondary education. He earned his BA degree in economics from Haile Selassie I University, Addis Ababa with distinction, and later earned an MA in Economics from the Center for Development Economics, Massachusetts, United States. Government positions held *Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia (1989–1991) *Minister, Ministry of Finance (1986–1988) *Minister, Ministry of Foreign Trade (1979–1987) *Head, Foreign Economic Relations, National Central Planning Office *Head, Economic Relations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs *Served as senior expert in the development commission of Ethiopia *Member of the '' Shengo''. Bilateral functions (1970-1991) *Ethio-Italian Economic and Technical Commission, Co-chairman *Ethio-Chinese Economic and Technical Commission, Co- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bekele Tamirat
Bekele (Amharic: በቀለ, ''Bek’ele'') is an Ethiopian paternal name which may refer to: Runners *Abebech Afework Bekele (born 1990), Ethiopian female half marathon runner * Alemitu Bekele Aga (born 1976), Ethiopian female long-distance runner competing for Belgium *Alemitu Bekele Degfa (born 1977), 5000 metres runner competing for Turkey *Alemu Bekele (born 1990), Ethiopian long-distance runner competing for Bahrain *Azmeraw Bekele (born 1986), Ethiopian marathon runner *Bekele Debele (born 1963), Ethiopian cross country runner and 1983 world champion *Bezunesh Bekele (born 1983), Ethiopian female marathon and cross-country runner * Helen Bekele Tola (born 1994), Ethiopian female long distance runner *Kenenisa Bekele (born 1982), distance runner who holds world and Olympic records *Mekdes Bekele (born 1987), 3000 metres steeplechase competitor *Tariku Bekele (born 1987), Ethiopian long-distance runner and brother of Kenenisa *Girma Bekele Gebre (born 1992), Ethiopian m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tesfaye Dinka
Tesfaye Dinka Yadessa (3 November 1939 – 6 December 2016) was an Ethiopian politician who was Minister of Finance (1983–1986), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1989–1991), and Prime Minister (26 April–6 June 1991) of Ethiopia. He was the head of the delegation of the Ethiopian Government during the London Conference of 1991 which aimed to end the Ethiopian Civil War. Early life Born in 1939, in Ambo, Tesfaye was of Oromo descent. He did his elementary education in Ambo, and then attended the General Wingate Secondary School in Addis Ababa. He did his BA from the American University of Beirut, and an MBA and MSc in Industrial Engineering from Syracuse University. Political career He was a leading member of the regime of Mengistu Haile Mariam and alternate member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Ethiopia. Prior to his appointment as Prime Minister, Tesfaye served in various ministerial posts, successively as Acting Minister of National Resources Development, Minister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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