Ethiopia Opens Up to Investors With First Stock Exchange

Ethiopia Opens Up to Investors With First Stock Exchange

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The video discusses Ethiopia's plans to launch a Securities Exchange, marking a significant step in revolutionizing its financial markets. The government aims to raise capital and attract private investments. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is working on economic reforms to make Ethiopia more market-friendly, including allowing foreign banks and liberalizing the foreign exchange market. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to open up the economy and build investor confidence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of launching the Securities Exchange in Ethiopia?

To increase government control over the economy

To allow the government and private companies to raise funds

To decrease market competition

To restrict foreign investment

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the expected outcomes of the Securities Exchange launch in Ethiopia?

Decrease in foreign investments

Increase in government debt

Raising fresh capital for the government and private companies

Closure of local businesses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's strategy to make Ethiopia more market-friendly?

Restricting foreign investments

Nationalizing private companies

Allowing foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market

Increasing tariffs on imports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent change has been made to Ethiopia's foreign currency regime?

Foreign currency is banned

It is now fully regulated by the central bank

The exchange rate is fixed by the government

The exchange rate is set by market prices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sector was recently opened to international investors in Ethiopia?

Healthcare

Retail business

Education

Agriculture