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It is said that there is a widespread trend towards short, short videos that last a few seconds rather than long, long interviews or speeches that last a few minutes. This has been helped by applications such as TikTok, YouTube and the spread of the internet.

While people are focusing on short, time-saving things brought by modern technology, away from watching long videos, listening to long speeches, and flipping through multi-page books, there are benefits, but the disadvantages are not as simple as that, according to experts who have studied the subject.

A recent study found that people are creating an impatient and hasty generation by reducing their attention span to 47 seconds just by watching short videos.

Ato Tewodros Getye is an expert in human behavior. The expert says that people are psychologically influenced by short videos, and their lives are not focused on the process but only on the end result, and they always choose shortcuts for change.    

The expert in human behavior says that watching short videos without limits reduces the ability to pay attention and understand things, reading long texts, causing boredom in performing tasks that are done slowly, and making it difficult to remember details easily. We said that it disrupts sleep and rest.

A recent study said that addiction to short videos is similar to the damage that alcohol addiction causes to the brain.

To reduce this harm, the expert advised setting daily screen time limits, choosing healthy and educational content, engaging in activities such as exercising, reading books, spending time with nature, and chatting with friends, and adopting healthy digital habits.

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Companies that are engaged in the technology sector and provide software to institutions are contributing.

It is said that the involvement of the companies in the sector will alleviate the shortage in the technology sector.

Among the institutions that are coming to this sector is the American College of Technology, which is developing software and providing it to banks, aviation sector organizations and others.

Since we believe that there is a gap in the technology sector in the country, we are focusing on teaching technology subjects in collaboration with Maharish International University in the United States.

In this way, in addition to the education, they will develop software for government institutions, banks and organizations in the aviation sector, and their students will join this work after graduation, explained the president of the college, Dr. Atnafu.

In addition, the president said that the college has a software called STA Academy, which teaches online courses, and that hundreds of thousands of students have received online training and certificates so far.

The biggest problem in the current education sector is quality; the college is to enable students to create their own jobs after graduation. We have also told the president about the results we achieved in this way.

Dr. Atnafu said that when the work started 7 years ago, our goal was to open a university in Ethiopia like the Maharish International University in America. Since it was not possible to open a university here under our own name and we want to bring the quality of education in America here, we changed its name and named it America Technology College.

The college graduated 350 students who were trained in computer science, business administration, leadership and project management in undergraduate and postgraduate programs last Saturday.

All private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa were assessed based on the new criteria and 485 criteria were reduced from the guideline as no institution was found that met the minimum criteria.

The Education and Training Authority said that it was forced to revise the guidelines for the third time by reducing the criteria set out in the guidelines since it did not find institutions that met even the minimum criteria set out in the guidelines.

However, it was said that only 3 out of 75 private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa met the minimum criteria.

If a decision is made based on this result, it is said that the results will be worse, so those who did not meet the criteria were given an opportunity to meet the criteria within a time limit. 

In addition to the 485 criteria that were reduced from the first guideline, it is said that there are many more criteria that were reduced to meet the minimum criteria.

According to the revised guidelines for the third round, only 3 educational institutions, 3 campuses and 17 programs (fields of study) were found to meet the minimum criteria.

It was reported that 25 institutions, 37 campuses and 146 academic fields were given one year to meet the minimum requirements.

We also heard that 62 institutions, 66 campuses and 256 academic fields were given a six-month deadline to meet the minimum requirements.

We heard this at a forum where the Education and Training Authority and the Ministry of Education announced the results of the re-registration and field observation of private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa city.

Representatives of private higher education institutions who attended the forum said that they supported the re-registration, explaining that some of the requirements are difficult given the current situation in the country.

The authority, for its part, had provided the institutions with sufficient information and a deadline before doing this; the requirements were considered too low.

Minister of Education Berhanu Nega (Prof.), who was present at the forum, said that the quality issue is not a negotiable issue and that the education sector will not continue as before.

He explained that for the sake of quality, "we do not have the desire to close private higher education institutions."

Instead, he advised that different educational institutions should merge and establish strong educational institutions.

Since the new guidelines were prepared, we have asked private educational institutions to submit their proposals and set a deadline. This is a very low and final requirement compared to the first guideline, said Ahmed Abtew (PhD).

He also suggested that educational institutions that completely deviate from the standards should be converted into commercial sectors.

Currently, there is no educational institution that the Education and Training Authority closes, but only if it is issued on its own initiative, Hiwot Assefa, the head of the Higher Education Licensing Department at the authority, told us.

The authority has mentioned that the steps to close the office are now being taken if they meet the requirements set for them to meet within 6 months and one year, depending on their level.

The official, who asked us which institutions met the minimum requirements, told us that the procedure does not allow them to list them by name.

It has been said that the field observation conducted in 75 institutions in Addis Ababa alone will be carried out in all parts of the country in the future.

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All private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa were assessed based on the new criteria and 485 criteria were reduced from the guideline as no institution was found that met the minimum criteria.

The Education and Training Authority said that it was forced to revise the guidelines for the third time by reducing the criteria set out in the guidelines since it did not find institutions that met even the minimum criteria set out in the guidelines.

However, it was said that only 3 out of 75 private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa met the minimum criteria.

If a decision is made based on this result, it is said that the results will be worse, so those who did not meet the criteria were given an opportunity to meet the criteria within a time limit. 

In addition to the 485 criteria that were reduced from the first guideline, it is said that there are many more criteria that were reduced to meet the minimum criteria.

According to the revised guidelines for the third round, only 3 educational institutions, 3 campuses and 17 programs (fields of study) were found to meet the minimum criteria.

It was reported that 25 institutions, 37 campuses and 146 academic fields were given one year to meet the minimum requirements.

We also heard that 62 institutions, 66 campuses and 256 academic fields were given a six-month deadline to meet the minimum requirements.

We heard this at a forum where the Education and Training Authority and the Ministry of Education announced the results of the re-registration and field observation of private higher education institutions in Addis Ababa city.

Representatives of private higher education institutions who attended the forum said that they supported the re-registration, explaining that some of the requirements are difficult given the current situation in the country.

The authority, for its part, had provided the institutions with sufficient information and a deadline before doing this; the requirements were considered too low.

Minister of Education Berhanu Nega (Prof.), who was present at the forum, said that the quality issue is not a negotiable issue and that the education sector will not continue as before.

He explained that for the sake of quality, "we do not have the desire to close private higher education institutions."

Instead, he advised that different educational institutions should merge and establish strong educational institutions.

Since the new guidelines were prepared, we have asked private educational institutions to submit their proposals and set a deadline. This is a very low and final requirement compared to the first guideline, said Ahmed Abtew (PhD).

He also suggested that educational institutions that completely deviate from the standards should be converted into commercial sectors.

Currently, there is no educational institution that the Education and Training Authority closes, but only if it is issued on its own initiative, Hiwot Assefa, the head of the Higher Education Licensing Department at the authority, told us.

The authority has mentioned that the steps to close the office are now being taken if they meet the requirements set for them to meet within 6 months and one year, depending on their level.

The official, who asked us which institutions met the minimum requirements, told us that the procedure does not allow them to list them by name.

It has been said that the field observation conducted in 75 institutions in Addis Ababa alone will be carried out in all parts of the country in the future.

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???? Best Apps for Family Tracking: Stay Connected and Safe

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected with loved ones is more important than ever. Whether you’re a parent keeping tabs on your kids, or coordinating with family members during travel, family tracking apps offer peace of mind and real-time location sharing. Here’s a roundup of the best apps that help families stay safe, organized, and in touch.

???? 1. Life360

Key Features:

• Real-time location sharing

• Driving reports and crash detection

• SOS alerts and emergency response

• Private family circles

Why It’s Great:

Life360 is one of the most popular family tracking apps, offering a comprehensive suite of safety tools. It’s ideal for parents who want to monitor driving habits or receive alerts when family members arrive at specific locations.

????️ 2. Google Family Link

Key Features:

• Location tracking for kids’ devices

• App usage reports and screen time limits

• Remote device locking

• Content filters and app approvals

Why It’s Great:

Google Family Link is perfect for families with younger children. It combines location tracking with parental controls, helping parents guide their kids’ digital habits while keeping tabs on their whereabouts.

???? 3. Glympse

Key Features:

• Temporary location sharing

• No sign-up required

• ETA sharing for trips

• Works across platforms

Why It’s Great:

Glympse is ideal for short-term location sharing, like letting your family know when you’ll arrive home or meet up. It’s simple, fast, and doesn’t require creating an account.

???? 4. Find My (Apple Devices)

Key Features:

• Location sharing across Apple devices

• Lost device tracking

• Notifications for arrivals/departures

• End-to-end encryption

Why It’s Great:

If your family uses iPhones, iPads, or Macs, Apple’s built-in Find My app is a seamless solution. It’s secure, easy to use, and deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem.

????️ 5. Famisafe

Key Features:

• Real-time location tracking

• Geofencing alerts

• Screen time and app control

• Suspicious text alerts

Why It’s Great:

Famisafe goes beyond location tracking by offering digital safety features. It’s a good choice for parents concerned about online threats and device overuse.

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???? Tips for Choosing the Right App

• ✅ Compatibility: Make sure the app works across all devices in your family.

• ✅ Privacy: Choose apps with strong encryption and clear privacy policies.

• ✅ Ease of Use: Look for intuitive interfaces and minimal setup.

• ✅ Features vs. Cost: Balance your needs with subscription plans or free options.

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???? Final Thoughts

Family tracking apps aren’t just about surveillance—they’re about connection, safety, and peace of mind. Whether you’re managing a busy household or planning a trip, the right app can make all the difference.

In Addis Ababa, at least 500,000 existing electricity meters will be replaced with modern meters in the coming year, it was announced.

It has been stated that the existing meters will be completely replaced with modern meters in a phased process.

The Ethiopian Electric Service indicates that the new meter, which has so far been in the trial phase, allows customers to know their electricity consumption from where they are.

Mr. Zerihun Abebe, the head of the electric network control at the utility, stated that the modern #meters also include a system that allows customers to use cards they top up via their phones, without needing to go to institutions.

It is said that about 400,000 of the electric service customers in Addis Ababa use a pre-paid card to obtain the service.

Mr. Zerihun mentioned that there are frequent complaints regarding this pre-paid card service.

He added that the modern meters are expected to eliminate these complaints.

Due to climate change, the average temperature in Ethiopia is increasing by more than 1 degree Celsius every year.

Ethiopia's share of global greenhouse gas emissions is said to be 0.04 percent.

It is said that developed countries are not providing the financial support to Africa to support climate change as promised at each conference, so the work to prevent climate change has not been as desired. 

This was said in advance of the second African Climate Change Conference, which will be hosted by Ethiopia from 3 to 5 May. 

The Ministry of Water and Energy said that the conference and exhibition that will be held today and tomorrow will be a pre-conference before the main conference.

Speaking at the opening of the event, the Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Water and Energy, Engineer Sultan Wali, said that the impact of climate change is starting to be seen more and more in Ethiopia and around the world.

This impact has caused the average annual temperature in Ethiopia to increase by 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius, he said.

He said that African countries, which are dependent on agricultural production, are experiencing irregular and inconsistent rainfall patterns, which are testing their agricultural operations.

He said that floods that used to occur in various areas every 10 years or more are now becoming frequent and causing great damage. 

He said that prolonged and repeated droughts in various areas, severe groundwater and surface water shortages, increased health problems such as malaria, and other recurring effects of climate change are the result of climate change.

The Minister of State, who stated that all these effects are also being widely seen in Ethiopia, said that Ethiopia's share in global greenhouse gas or carbon emissions is 0.04 percent.

The research paper presented at the event explained that 82 percent of the world's energy demand is still being met by energy alternatives such as oil and coal, which have a high share in climate change.

On the other hand, the growth rate of renewable energy worldwide is only 2 percent.

Minister of State for Energy Engineer Sultan said that Africa should stand together to promote Africa's alternative climate protection methods and technologies to the rest of the world at the second African Climate Change Conference being hosted by Ethiopia.

He said that Africans will also demand that the promised climate change financial and technical assistance be implemented.

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Due to climate change, the average temperature in Ethiopia is increasing by more than 1 degree Celsius every year.

Ethiopia's share of global greenhouse gas emissions is said to be 0.04 percent.

It is said that developed countries are not providing the financial support to Africa to support climate change as promised at each conference, so the work to prevent climate change has not been as desired. 

This was said in advance of the second African Climate Change Conference, which will be hosted by Ethiopia from 3 to 5 May. 

The Ministry of Water and Energy said that the conference and exhibition that will be held today and tomorrow will be a pre-conference before the main conference.

Speaking at the opening of the event, the Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Water and Energy, Engineer Sultan Wali, said that the impact of climate change is starting to be seen more and more in Ethiopia and around the world.

This impact has caused the average annual temperature in Ethiopia to increase by 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius, he said.

He said that African countries, which are dependent on agricultural production, are experiencing irregular and inconsistent rainfall patterns, which are testing their agricultural operations.

He said that floods that used to occur in various areas every 10 years or more are now becoming frequent and causing great damage. 

He said that prolonged and repeated droughts in various areas, severe groundwater and surface water shortages, increased health problems such as malaria, and other recurring effects of climate change are the result of climate change.

The Minister of State, who stated that all these effects are also being widely seen in Ethiopia, said that Ethiopia's share in global greenhouse gas or carbon emissions is 0.04 percent.

The research paper presented at the event explained that 82 percent of the world's energy demand is still being met by energy alternatives such as oil and coal, which have a high share in climate change.

On the other hand, the growth rate of renewable energy worldwide is only 2 percent.

Minister of State for Energy Engineer Sultan said that Africa should stand together to promote Africa's alternative climate protection methods and technologies to the rest of the world at the second African Climate Change Conference being hosted by Ethiopia.

He said that Africans will also demand that the promised climate change financial and technical assistance be implemented.

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Due to climate change, the average temperature in Ethiopia is increasing by more than 1 degree Celsius every year.

Ethiopia's share of global greenhouse gas emissions is said to be 0.04 percent.

It is said that developed countries are not providing the financial support to Africa to support climate change as promised at each conference, so the work to prevent climate change has not been as desired. 

This was said in advance of the second African Climate Change Conference, which will be hosted by Ethiopia from 3 to 5 May. 

The Ministry of Water and Energy said that the conference and exhibition that will be held today and tomorrow will be a pre-conference before the main conference.

Speaking at the opening of the event, the Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Water and Energy, Engineer Sultan Wali, said that the impact of climate change is starting to be seen more and more in Ethiopia and around the world.

This impact has caused the average annual temperature in Ethiopia to increase by 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius, he said.

He said that African countries, which are dependent on agricultural production, are experiencing irregular and inconsistent rainfall patterns, which are testing their agricultural operations.

He said that floods that used to occur in various areas every 10 years or more are now becoming frequent and causing great damage. 

He said that prolonged and repeated droughts in various areas, severe groundwater and surface water shortages, increased health problems such as malaria, and other recurring effects of climate change are the result of climate change.

The Minister of State, who stated that all these effects are also being widely seen in Ethiopia, said that Ethiopia's share in global greenhouse gas or carbon emissions is 0.04 percent.

The research paper presented at the event explained that 82 percent of the world's energy demand is still being met by energy alternatives such as oil and coal, which have a high share in climate change.

On the other hand, the growth rate of renewable energy worldwide is only 2 percent.

Minister of State for Energy Engineer Sultan said that Africa should stand together to promote Africa's alternative climate protection methods and technologies to the rest of the world at the second African Climate Change Conference being hosted by Ethiopia.

He said that Africans will also demand that the promised climate change financial and technical assistance be implemented.

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A mandatory directive to control the emission levels of vehicles in Ethiopia is set to be implemented within two months to prevent air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust.

The directive, prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in March this year, is said to require vehicles to use technology that controls this to prevent environmental pollution caused by vehicle exhaust.

When the directive comes into effect, it is said that in order to obtain an annual technical inspection certificate, vehicles must be equipped with modern technology that reduces exhaust gas emissions or the vehicle’s exhaust gas emissions must not exceed the set standards.

TBK Trading said that it is currently the only company to import this technology in Ethiopia; the company is said to have imported Ethiopia’s first licensed fuel-saving and emission-reducing device from Taiwan-based nanotechnology company Molotech Group.

The company introduced the device yesterday at the Skylight Hotel.

The Ethiopian Standards Institute has issued a mandatory standard to control vehicle emissions to prevent health hazards caused by vehicle emissions, said Ato Assefa Hadis, Advisor to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Transport Services and Control Sector.

Ato Assefa said that the vehicle emission control, which is expected to be implemented in two months, contains various detailed issues, including the mandatory adjustment of emission levels to meet the annual vehicle technical inspection, according to Ato Assefa.

The directive is in effect and is said to reduce air pollution, improve fuel consumption and help reduce accidents caused by technical defects in vehicles.

According to Ato Bekele Mamo, Deputy Founder and Technical Director of TBK Trading, which is importing and putting into service a device called Green Tech that controls emission levels to Ethiopia, the device will help reduce fuel consumption in addition to reducing vehicle emissions.

They said it can last up to ten years.

The device, which is said to help reduce vehicle emissions, is said to be easily inserted into the fuel tank and is said to reduce air emissions by 80 percent and fuel consumption by 30 percent. We have heard that the device is available for sale for between 15,000 and 50,000 birr, depending on the size of the vehicle's fuel tank.

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Of course. Here is the translation of the second Amharic text into English:

**August 1, 2017**

It has been reported that over 62.9 million people in the IGAD region have fallen into food insecurity due to climate change, forced displacement, internal conflict, and other natural and man-made problems.

As emphasized during the recommendation of the fifth IGAD Food Security System Resilience Program by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the region's population is under food insecurity due to natural and man-made calamities.

Based on the 2014 Malabo Declaration, what did IGAD member states do to ensure their food security? What did the accountability look like?

We have heard that they convened a conference in Adama (Nazret) around the questions of "How are member states implementing IGAD's food security program?" and other points.

In line with the African Union's continent-wide goal for 2063 to have self-sufficient food secure nations, it has been heard that the performance of IGAD member states over the past five years, specifically the last two years, is being evaluated.

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The Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority stated that it is supporting plastic manufacturers to produce alternative products that replace prohibited plastic bags.  

The authority said that if manufacturers engage in producing products that replace single-use plastics, they will not face economic problems.  

The recently approved Dry Waste Management and Disposal Directive by the City Council does not include provisions that say "#Plastic_Factories_Close" or "Do not use plastic at all." The authority clarified that the directive only prohibits single-use plastic bags.  

However, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Sector Association had previously stated that there is no such thing as a single-use plastic bag.  

Mr. Dida Diriba is the Chief Executive Officer of the Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority.  

He mentioned that when the recently approved Dry Waste Management and Disposal Directive was presented to the authority, they prepared to implement the outlined provisions.  

Mr. Dida said that as an authority, they are carrying out many tasks to reduce waste in Addis Ababa and its surroundings. However, he noted that due to the long-standing accumulation of waste in the city, they have not been able to achieve the desired level of results.

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Your standard homeowners insurance policy was built for the 20th century. But are your coverage limits prepared for 21st-century climate realities?

Many homeowners face a dangerous "protection gap." Standard policies often exclude or severely limit claims for specific perils like flooding, sewer backup, or even wildfire—events becoming increasingly common.

This isn't just about checking a box; it's about safeguarding your largest financial investment. A single event could lead to tens of thousands of dollars in uncovered losses, turning a disaster into a financial catastrophe.

The solution is a proactive review. Don't wait for renewal season. Now is the time to:

· Audit Your Policy: Do you have true replacement cost coverage?

· Consider Endorsements: Ask your agent about adding specific riders for flooding or service line coverage.

· Document Everything: Create a digital home inventory to streamline any future claims.

Protecting your home means evolving your coverage. A small investment in a tailored policy today can prevent unimaginable loss tomorrow.

Call to Action: Schedule a 15-minute review with your insurance agent this week. It’s the most critical home maintenance you’ll do all year.

Ethiopian Electric Power said that 33.2 percent of the electricity generated in the fiscal year ended was from the Renaissance Dam. 

It was reported that 93 percent of the electricity generated in the fiscal year was for domestic consumption and the remaining 7 percent was sold to foreign countries. 

The institution said this in a statement to journalists regarding the performance of the 2017 fiscal year and the 2018 fiscal year plan. 

It said that it generated 29,480 gigawatt hours of electricity in the fiscal year ended. 

The institution said that this is more than it planned, saying that it had planned to produce 25,423 gigawatt hours in the fiscal year. 

Ethiopian Electric Power CEO Engineer Ashebir Balcha said that it earned 75.4 billion birr from the sale of electricity. 

Chief Executive Officer Engineer Ashebir Balcha explained that 33.2 percent of the generated power came from the Renaissance Dam, adding that 93 percent of the generated power was for domestic consumption and the remaining 7 percent was sold to foreign countries.

We heard from the institution that of the 93 percent of the power supplied to the country, 60 percent was sold to the Ethiopian Electricity Service, 27 percent to data mining, and 6 percent to industries.

Explaining that 7 percent of the total generated power was sold to foreign countries, the official said that 5 percent of the power supplied to foreign countries was sold to Kenya and 2 percent to Djibouti. 

On the other hand, he also raised issues that he said were problematic for the Ethiopian Electric Power in the completed fiscal year.

The institution, which has been experiencing infrastructure theft for a long time, said it had suffered huge losses due to theft on 43 power transmission lines.

The lack of peace in various parts of the country is another problem that has prevented it from moving around and working as it pleases, he said.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not criticized Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reform, and the information circulating on social media is false, the National Bank of Ethiopia said.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated in a report that it is concerned that the macroeconomic reform may be set back by the unresolved security problems, the widening gap between the black market and the regular exchange rate, the lack of foreign direct investment as expected, the reduction in aid and support, and others.

However, in a statement today, the bank’s governor said that the IMF’s assessment of Ethiopia’s reform is very optimistic, and that it is based on concerns that the organization is facing in Ethiopia, as it does in all countries.

National Bank Governor Ato Mamo Mehret said that the IMF has never criticized Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reform.

The governor made this statement during a briefing on the current foreign exchange market activity this afternoon.

The rapid growth of our economy, the decline in inflation, and the increase in foreign exchange inflows are indicators that we are on the right path of development, said Ato Mamo.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is criticizing Ethiopia’s overall reforms, including the foreign exchange reform, and the information that has been presented that foreign exchange earnings will decrease since the first year of the reform is also false. 

All these rumors are baseless, Ato Mamo said, adding that the IMF’s view of Ethiopia’s reforms is very optimistic and that the results achieved in all areas are beyond expectations.

The World Bank did not raise the issue of the foreign exchange rate of the banks; rather, it said that the foreign exchange rate of the banks is at the appropriate level in terms of economic principles; that the foreign exchange rate of the banks is also 4.5 percent below the value of the currency; or that the currency should strengthen instead of depreciating, as the bank indicated in its technical assessment. 

Ato Mamo, who said that 28 banks participated in the $150 million foreign exchange auction held by the bank yesterday, said that all banks received the foreign exchange they needed, with one dollar sold at an average of 138 birr.

Ato Mamo said that the foreign exchange offered by banks to the business community has doubled in the past year, and that all banks will provide $500 million every month.

Ato Mamo said that all banks are in the process of informing their customers that they will provide sufficient foreign exchange to their customers starting today and in the coming days. He added that the business community should understand this and take advantage of the opportunity.

There are foreign exchange bureaus that can meet the needs of travelers seeking small amounts of foreign exchange; Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has also confirmed that it will provide sufficient funds for this purpose, he said.

Ato Mamo Mehret, who said that we strongly recommend that the business community follow the regular foreign exchange banking system, said that we know that most of the business community follows this path, but some use the illegal one instead of the regular one. 

The business community raises questions about the access to foreign exchange on the banks, and the governor said that those who go to the black market say that they do not get enough foreign exchange from the banks. 

However, these questions have now been mostly answered, as indicated in the bank governor's statement. 

He explained that all banks have promised to work to shorten this process in response to the complaint that it takes a long time to get foreign exchange from banks. 

He said that members of the business community who do not use the banking system should immediately use the banking system, he said in his statement. 

Ato Mamo Mehrethu, who said that the National Bank has developed a technological system to monitor the movement of money entering and leaving the country, said that if entities operating illegally do not refrain from their actions, action will be taken, up to and including confiscation of their funds.

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July 30, 2017 

A study by the Policy Research Institute showed that women's participation in private large and medium-sized industries in Ethiopia has reached 25 percent.

A study by the Policy Research Institute showed that women's share in management positions is one-fifth.

The aforementioned and other results of the study show that women's participation in the workforce is increasing, but their salaries are 25 percent lower than those of men. 

Women's participation in various economic sectors; the effectiveness of the organizations they lead and the salaries they are paid are among the issues explored in the study.

According to the study, women engaged in service sectors such as trade were found to be more effective than men.

In the agricultural sector, men were found to be more effective.

In the manufacturing sector, the institute's study shows that there is a significant difference between the two.

The study also says that only 25 percent of private large and medium-sized industries in Ethiopia are owned by women.

The number of men employed in manual labor is also ten percent higher than that of women.

The study also revealed the results of comparing the number of women in leadership positions with men.

Women hold only one-fifth of all leadership positions, he said.

The results show an improvement from the previous period, but the leader of the research team, Dr. Alebel Bayru, said that there are still many unfilled jobs.

The gap between male and female employees is also narrowing; but it is noted that men are still better paid.

The gap in wages is up to 25 percent, according to data from the Institute for Policy Studies.

Twenty years ago, the gap was about forty percent, but now the gap is not small, said Dr. Alebel.

He also gave the following response to our question on why women’s participation in the economy has not improved as much as desired.

It is said that women should work on support such as providing loans to increase their participation in the economy.

The study also recommended that those who want to engage in the productive sector should be provided with access to inputs.

It is also said that their participation in this sector should be increased by enrolling in science and technology education.

Ethiopian Airlines has lost $28 million in domestic flights this year.

The airline said it has been resisting pressure by purchasing spare parts in foreign currency to stabilize the domestic price.

This comes at a time when Ethiopian Airlines has overcome all these challenges and earned a total of $7.6 billion in revenue this year. 

Despite the dollar exchange rate having more than doubled, it has not made any significant increases to provide domestic flight services, except for a small increase, and in fact, it has lost $28 million, it said. 

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Ato Mesfin Tassew explained that this practice will not continue. 

Ethiopian Airlines said that the security risk at Bole Airport is also high. 

The airline cited the increase in the number of eagle collisions as the reason for the increase in the risk. 

The number of vultures is increasing at Bole International Airport, which has raised security concerns, said CEO Ato Mesfin Tasew.

The airline said it is also consulting with the Addis Ababa City Administration to resolve this problem. 

The airline said it is working with stakeholders to ensure that there are no widespread garbage areas, sewage areas, slaughterhouses and other areas that attract vultures near Bole International Airport, where planes land and take off. 

Although Ethiopian Airlines’ aircraft spare parts problem is improving, it is still facing a severe shortage of aircraft spare parts, and planes that should have been flown are being grounded. 

We have heard that the QR-400 aircraft, which is used for domestic flights, is facing a severe shortage of spare parts. 

Regarding domestic flights, the price is expensive and what are you doing to improve the service? The CEO was asked; Due to the shortage of aircraft, we are not providing the service as much as we can, but sometimes we fly the aircraft we have prepared for international flights. 

Regarding the price, although the price of domestic flights has more than doubled in the dollar exchange rate, the airline has lost $28 million this year; it is said that this will not continue. 

He said that he is also studying to bring in new aircraft to increase domestic flights. 

He said that this year he has passed all these tests and earned a total of $7.6 billion. 

We have heard that this has shown an eight percent increase compared to the previous year. 

He said that the airline has established a partnership with an airline called Air Congo to expand its international operations. 

Ethiopian Airlines has also stopped flying to Eritrea for security and other reasons; Although we planned to fly to Goma and other cities, flights were reportedly disrupted or canceled.

The Ethio-Djibouti Railway Joint Stock Company has developed a 3-year strategy to pay off the high debt on which its infrastructure was built. 

We have heard that the railway plans to transport 4.6 million tons of freight in this year's operating period. 

He explained that the railway, which transported 2.6 million tons of freight in the previous operating period, will double its freight volume this year under the 3-year strategy. 

We have heard that the Ethio-Djibouti Railway is committed to increasing train speed, facilitating import and export trade, and transporting high-value freight from countries around the world to Ethiopia. 

He said that the railway will also increase its speed limit to 60 kilometers per hour from the current one in the 3-year period.

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Ethiopia, which is said to have many values ​​for social cohesion, has not worked on its education system, especially since the children who are currently in education are better in various subjects and skills, but the study has shown that they are weak in social values.

It is said that if people are weak in social values ​​and human development, their chances of trusting and agreeing with each other are narrow.

Employers organize trainings to improve the knowledge and skills of their employees. 

They also try to increase their productivity and competitiveness.

Although human development work done in this way can help achieve the intended goal, experts in the field say that it is not enough on its own.

One of these professionals, Professor Yilma Gebremariam, points out that the way people develop common values ​​should also be considered. 

Professor Yilma, a professor at the Southern Connecticut State University, said that social development is the shared values ​​and cultural ties that people have and that it is closely linked to human development.

Professor Yilma told us that he conducted a study to find out how human development and social development are being taught in secondary schools in Addis Ababa.

He said that 472 natural and social science students from ten secondary schools participated in the study. 

The results showed that students were better in skills and knowledge, which are manifestations of human development.

However, he mentioned that their results were low in solidarity and social cohesion.

Professor Yilma said that the issue is also related to the country's economic growth.

People cannot be productive just because they have knowledge and skills; they should use that knowledge with common values ​​and goals, he said.

Professor Yilma also said that moral and civic education should be given in a strong manner to increase the knowledge of social development among young people in schools.

However, he said that the education should not be loaded with political ideology as it was in the past.

Professor Yilma asked education experts to pay special attention to the curriculum design, recognizing the seriousness of the issue.

He said that the government should also understand that the contribution of social development is high for the economic growth it intends to achieve.

The professor added that the results will not be visible immediately, but it is important to know.

We have also heard that Ethiopia's level of social development is among the lowest in the world.