
Thursday, December 8, 2016
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Peter Vrooman and Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission Fitsum Arega joined the board of the newly established American Chamber of Commerce in Ethiopia to mark the organization’s official launch.
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ethiopia was formed to strengthen the century‐old partnership of economic ties that have existed between the United States and Ethiopia. The AmCham will play an important role in building a conducive environment for private sector growth, share experiences, and facilitate business capacity building in Ethiopia.
A t the launch, AmCham President Daniel Hailu, urged member companies to work with the government of Ethiopia to create a business environment where all businesses can thrive.
American Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AmChams) are voluntary associations of American companies and individuals doing business in a particular country, as well as firms and individuals of the host country who operate in the United States.