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 Ethiopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Ethiopia is 1,127,127 km² in size, and is the major portion of the Horn of Africa, which is the eastern-most part of the African landmass.
After the 1974 revolution, the economy of Ethiopia was run as a socialist economy: strong state controls were implemented, and a large part of the economy was transferred to the public sector, including most modern industry and large-scale commercial agriculture, all agricultural land and urban rental property, and all financial institutions.
Ethiopia's livestock population is believed to be the largest in Africa, and as of 1987 accounted for about 15 percent of the GDP.
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Abyssinia   (1731 words)

  
 Why War? Keywords: Ethiopia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
He fought against Ethiopia in the Ogaden province battles under the banner of a group known as the "I...
Five other embassies — in Ethiopia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Pakistan — were to close on Wednesday, th...
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Ityop'iya, Amharic የኢትዮጵያ) is a nation of northeastern Africa.
www.why-war.com /encyclopedia/places/Ethiopia   (540 words)

  
 Ethiopia Infrastructure, power, and communications, Information about Infrastructure, power, and communications in ...
The main highway route is from Addis Ababa to the port of Djibouti, which Ethiopia uses extensively since it is a landlocked country without ports and harbors of its own.
As for air transport, there are a total of 85 airports in Ethiopia, 11 of which have paved runways.
Ethiopia neither exports nor imports electricity, though it does heavily import oil.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /economies/Africa/Ethiopia-INFRASTRUCTURE-POWER-AND-COMMUNICATIONS.html   (455 words)

  
 Facts on Ethiopia III
Travel facts on Ethiopia, dress code, recommended clothing, transport, electrical supplies and communications whilst travelling in Ethiopia.
If you are expecting to connect to the Ethiopian telephone system with your own equipment you will also need to bring a telecoms adaptor that caters for a 3 round pin plug standard common in Italy.
Crossed by deep breathtaking gorges, crowned by magnificent mountains, studded with beautiful lakes and majestic rivers, surrounded by sweltering deserts, Ethiopia is a land of indescribable beauty.
www.ethiopiantour.com /facts-on-ethiopia-pt3.php   (670 words)

  
 MapZones.com : Ethiopia Economy
Ethiopia is one of the world’s poorest nations, with a per-capita gross domestic product (GDP of $100 a year in 1999).
In addition, Ethiopia is the valuableest nation in Africa in number of farm animal, including cattle.
Ethiopia's economy is based on agriculture, which accounts for half of GDP, 90% of exports, and 80% of total employment.
www.mapzones.com /world/africa/ethiopia/economyindex.php   (388 words)

  
 Press section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Ethiopia was surprised and dismayed to see the 16th Report of the Eritrea Ethiopia Boundary Commission, dated 24 February 2005, annexed to the Report of the Secretary General on Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Ethiopia must observe, with great regret and dismay, that the Commission's 24 February 2005 Report, as well as a number of the Commission's other actions have widely exceeded the Commission's mandate and scope of authority granted in the December 2000 Agreement.
Ethiopia deeply appreciates the efforts of the Secretary General, the Security Council and the many friends of the Peace Process whose continued support will be essential in completing the Peace Process and advancing the security and prosperity of the region's people.
www.mfa.gov.et /Press_Section/publication.php?Main_Page_Number=1548   (2122 words)

  
 Ethiopia - SFA Software Knowledgebase
British and patriot Ethiopian troops liberated the Ethiopian homeland in 1941, and Ethiopia's regained sovereignty was recognised by Britain upon the signing of the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement in December 1944.
Ethiopia held another election in May 2005, though results are still uncertain due to allegations of vote rigging and intimidation on the part of the ruling EPRDF coalition.
In April 2005, the Axum obelisk, one of Ethiopia's religious and historical treasures, was returned to Ethiopia by Italy [4].
www.sfasoft.com /kb/Ethiopia   (1848 words)

  
 Ethiopia
British and Ethiopian troops defeated the Italians in 1941, and Ethiopia regained its sovereignty upon the signing of the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement in December 1944.
Islam in Ethiopia dates back almost to the founding of the religion; in 616, a band of Muslims were counseled by the Prophet Muhammad to escape persecution in Mecca and travel to Abyssinia, which was ruled by, in the Prophet's estimation, a pious Christian king.
In April 2005, the Axum obelisk, one of Ethiopia's religous and historical treasures, was returned to Ethiopia by Italy [5].
www.creekin.net /n63-ethiopia.html   (1552 words)

  
 News Archive - Ethiopia
During this effort, USAID Ethiopia Mission and the Ethiopian government offered World Vision Ethiopia the opportunity to intervene in nine more woredas (sub-districts) outside its operation area, in order to distribute dry food rations for the needy population in the south.
World Vision Ethiopia, in addition to assisting the population in its operation areas, will be distributing dry food rations to a total needy population of 305,000.
Ethiopia is seriously affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and every effort is being taken to reduce the spread of the disease and bring about attitudinal change in communities in Ethiopia.
www.wvi.org /wvi/archives/africa/ethiopia.htm   (2697 words)

  
 Ethiopia - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Ityop'iya, Amharic ኢትዮጵያ) is a country of northeastern Africa, the oldest independent nation in the continent and one of the oldest in the world.
Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, one exception being the Italian occupation of 1936–1941.
A border war with Eritrea (a nation which separated from Ethiopia in 1992) erupted in May 1998 and has since strengthened the ruling coalition, but has hurt the nation's economy.
www.free-definition.com /Ethiopia.html   (242 words)

  
 Mountain Voices: oral testimonies from north Wollo, Ethiopia: local themes: communications
One (Ethiopia 15) believes there is potential for tourism since the area's many churches, monasteries and other historical sites are now accessible to local and foreign tourists.
Those who own or have access to a radio clearly appreciate the benefits; in those villages where no one in the community owns a radio its absence is seen as both contributing to, and being a symptom of, underdevelopment and isolation: "The town has not yet developed.
If it is a wedding, it will be communicated in the same manner at least 20 days in advance and also by sending letters to the relatives.
www.mountainvoices.org /e_th_communications.asp   (534 words)

  
 Information and Communication technology in Ethiopia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The objective of a national information and communication policy is to ensure increased access to educational, scientific and development resources for areas and sectors of the population which have not been able to take advantage of the benefits of information and communication technologies.
Ethiopia needs to broaden its research and development capacity in computer and information science as much it needs better quality of education, health to the community or telephone access in urban and rural areas.
Communication engineering, network studies, network design research are almost non-existent in the country and are very much desired to compete in the global information society.
www.uneca.org /aisi/nici/country_profiles/ethiopia/Ethiopap7.htm   (7136 words)

  
 Africa News Online - Ethiopia Urged To Remember Children's Rights
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - A senior UNICEF official is calling on Ethiopia to include special provisions on children when it establishes its human rights commission and the national ombudsman office next year.
Children account for some 55 percent of Ethiopia's over 60 million population, according to the latest census figures.
Ethiopia, a signatory of the UN conventions for the protection of the rights of children, has one of Africa's worst street children problems.
chora.virtualave.net /children-rights.htm   (242 words)

  
 Ethiopia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Ityop'iya, Amharic ኢትዮጵያ) is a country of northeastern Africa.
Ethiopia was known by an older name, Abyssinia, until the 20th century.
A border war with Eritrea (a nation which separated from Ethiopia in 1992) erupted in May 1998.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/E/Ethiopia.htm   (353 words)

  
 Ethiopia : Media and Communications. Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress)
After the defeat at the battle of challanqo [sic] in 1887, by Melelik of Shewa, Harar ceased to be an independent state and was forced to become part of Ethiopia.
Society "The foundation of Harar goes back to the foundation of the first Muslim sultanate at the central and southern Ethiopia in 896 A.D. Despite its commercial, religious and cultural importance, Harar was for centuries a closed and mysterious city until the early 19th centuries.
Inform the international community of violation of human rights, expression of civil and political liberties and obstacles to the democratic aspiration of Ethiopians.
www.loc.gov /rr/international/amed/ethiopia/resources/ethiopia-media.html   (1143 words)

  
 Ethiopia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Government of Ethiopia is the first to deploy the Development Gateway Foundation's Aid Management Platform (AMP), a web-based information-sharing tool that...
Just days after the long awaited elections in Ethiopia, the Prime Minister Meles Zenawi ordered a month-long ban on demonstrations, following an election...
Carter plans to assess the progress in the fight against guinea worms and the contagious eye disease trachoma at treatment centres established in Ethiopia.
www.wikiverse.org /ethiopia   (334 words)

  
 Ethiopia on the Internet
The EDLA is "committed to the education of the Ethiopian youth in collaboraton with grass root organizations including, The International Open College of Ethiopia, the Virtual School of Ethiopian Studies and the Ethiopian Virtual University." Site maintained by Dr. Abebe Kebede, North Carolina A and T State University.
News on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
TISJD goals are to promote "Peace, Democracy, Justice and Respect for Civil and Human Rights in Ethiopia." "To defend individuals who are victims of government repression, harassment, and torture because of their political views, religious beliefs, and Ethnic background." Many articles, commentary, press releases, news of rallies and demonstrations, radio programs.
www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/ethio.html   (7798 words)

  
 Ethiopia Telephone system - Communications
coaxial cable - a multichannel communication cable consisting of a central conducting wire, surrounded by and insulated from a cylindrical conducting shell; a large number of telephone channels can be made available within the insulated space by the use of a large number of carrier frequencies.
fiber-optic cable - a multichannel communications cable using a thread of optical glass fibers as a transmission medium in which the signal (voice, video, etc.) is in the form of a coded pulse of light.
landline - communication wire or cable of any sort that is installed on poles or buried in the ground.
www.indexmundi.com /ethiopia/telephone_system.html   (583 words)

  
 Ethiopia Declines Eritrean Help
Prior to this Ethiopia had use of the ports of Masawa and Assab, which were then in the Ethiopian province of Eritrea.
Currently, Ethiopia is receiving food aid through the ports of its eastern neighbor, Djibouti; and humanitarian organizations have looked at the possibility of Port Sudan and Somaliland.
By accessing this service, you agree that STAT Communications Ltd. will not be liable for any expenses, losses or costs that may be incurred by the interpretation and use of the information in this website, nor as a result of the information on this site being inaccurate or incomplete in any way.
www.statpub.com /open/27440.html   (435 words)

  
 Ethiopia Mass Media - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Before and after the 1974 revolution, the government controlled Ethiopia's mass communications.
However, after 1974 the ideological orientation of mass media in Ethiopia underwent a substantial change insofar as they became vehicles for spreading Marxist dogma.
The ministry closely controlled the contents of these publications, and it used their editorial pages to analyze certain events and policies from the perspective of scientific socialism.
www.photius.com /countries/ethiopia/government/ethiopia_government_mass_media.html   (235 words)

  
 Communications Of Ethiopia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
If you would like to use this flag of Ethiopia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Ethiopia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Ethiopia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/ethiopia_country_communications.shtml   (196 words)

  
 ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Danny Glover visits mine-affected Ethiopia
The top three nations that remain outside the treaty are China, with a stockpile of 110 million anti-personnel mines; Russia with 50 million and the United States with 10.4 million.
His visit to Ethiopia comes the day before the Nairobi Summit for a Mine Free World, the first review conference on the implementation and progress of the treaty which came into force in 1999.
So for this reason comprehensive mine risk education programmes must be strengthened to ensure that in the time that it takes to complete this process, children need to learn how to protect themselves and others.
www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/AllDocsByUNID/c96beffbb740b7a7c1256f5c002e2271   (645 words)

  
 Ethiopia - OneLook Dictionary Search
Ethiopia : The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language [home, info]
Ethiopia : The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy [home, info]
Phrases that include Ethiopia: capital of ethiopia, federal democratic republic of ethiopia, communications in ethiopia, communications of ethiopia, cuisine of ethiopia, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=Ethiopia   (190 words)

  
 DO Channel - Homepage / indepth: full coverage by country / Africa / East Africa / Ethiopia
The idea was first proposed by Tamru E. Belay, a blind Ethiopian-born Canadian and qualified adaptive technologist, who recently returned to his home country where he is busy promoting and coordinating the implementation of adaptive technology for the benefit of his visually disabled and impaired compatriots.
The magazine, the first of its kind in Ethiopia, is the premier source for strategies and resources for the ICT sector in the country.
Ethiopia's ICT use lowest in the South: Study
www.digitalopportunity.org /article/country/231   (1086 words)

  
 Academy for Educational Development (AED): Communications Home
Communication is how a solution reaches the people who need it.
AED develops communication strategies and programs that are grounded in research, tailored to the specific needs of the target audience and tested for effectiveness.
Communication and Social Marketing Capacity Building to Increase Immunization Rates
www.aed.org /Communications   (284 words)

  
 Ethiopia in the Information Age   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Addis Ababa and Ethiopia are positioning themselves in the 1990's to be an integral part of the global village of the 21st century.
Though expansion of the wired communications network will offer more residents immediate telephone access, the ETA is focusing its efforts on wireless communications.
Because the cost of owning personal computers is still prohibitive to the vast majority of Ethiopians, it is likely internet and communications centers funded by the government will spring up in schools and Universities across Addis Ababa and Ethiopia, providing web access.
www.macalester.edu /courses/geog61/kshively/information.html   (224 words)

  
 Ethiopia - Gurupedia
Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, one exception being the
In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed
A constitution was adopted in 1994 and Ethiopia's first multiparty elections were held in
www.gurupedia.com /e/et/ethiopia.htm   (168 words)

  
 US Donates $4 Million in Seeds to Ethiopia
The move comes after repeated warnings that Ethiopia is facing a major seed shortfall and that farmers around the country do not have enough to plant.
The deal was signed between the US ambassador to Ethiopia, Aurelia Brazeal and Dr Mula Ketsela, Ethiopia's State Minister of Finance and Economic Development.
A recent high-level meeting between members of the international community established that Ethiopia would need around 28,000 metric tons (MT) of seeds to avert a crisis.
www.statpub.com /open/50444.html   (482 words)

  
 Ethiopia and Sudan Plan Rail Link   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ethiopia has announced that a railway linking Ethiopia's southern border town of Moyale with the Sudanese port city of Port Sudan is being considered by the two countries.
According to the Ethiopian Ministry Mohammed Drir who disclosed the envisaged construction of a railway line to link the two countries, the planned railway link is an outcome of an agreement reached at a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Commission in Khartoum in March last year.
Another study of a possible railway link to Mombassa, Berbera, Mogadisho and other ports, that could be considered in the future has also been done.
www.addistribune.com /Archives/2001/01/12-01-01/EthioSudan.htm   (233 words)

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