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The Global Connector  

Country Series, Edition 1 - Ethiopia 









 





Did You Know...?
1. Addis Ababa, in Amharic, means "New Flower."

2. Ethiopia is the World's fastest growing economy, according to World Bank.   
3. It's no surprise that coffee is the largest export for Ethiopia, being that it is the birthplace of this well-loved drink.

4. Ethiopia uses the Julian calendar, which contains 13 months; 12, 30 day months followed by "Pagume" (the remaining 5-6 days).  
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IPA on the Ground!
IPA's own Alexis Pugh and Chris Scheid recently visited Ethiopia where they attended AIDF Africa Summit, visited Clients, and explored local culture.

Check out some trip highlights below!

IPA Project Showcase
IPA supports a variety of development initiatives in Ethiopia, including IT infrastructure, educational materials, and WASH. Click here to learn more about our projects in Eastern Africa!

   Please contact Alexis Pugh, Program Development Specialist, with any questions; we look forward to hearing from you!  alexis.pugh@usaipa.com