Investment Opportunities in Mekelle, Tigray State, Ethiopia

Bryant Cannon, Columbia University. Vale Columbia Center On Sustainable International Investment, Columbia University. Millennium Cities Initiative
2017
Over the past two decades, Mekelle has experienced rapid growth as the capital of the Regional State of Tigray. Due to long-term business development plans aimed at creating optimal market conditions, the city has become the home for many industries, agro-processing companies and educational centers. With an educated work force and a significant manufacturing base, the city is poised for sustainable economic growth. This working paper is meant to alert investors to Mekelle's potential and to
more » ... vide an overview of the investment conditions the city offers.
doi:10.7916/d893110n fatcat:njztg4hccfbtrbfsf2e3q4bu4e