During the visit, the Embassy held a constructive discussion with Mr Bahru Temesgen, Executive Director of EuroCham Ethiopia, focused on how European companies can make the most of EuroCham’s support ecosystem—especially at the early stages when investors and exporters need reliable information, a professional base, and the right connections to move from interest to action.

What can companies use at EuroCham Ethiopia?

EuroCham Ethiopia can be a valuable starting point for companies in the pre‑investment assessment and establishment phase. Key practical services highlighted during our visit include:

• Workspace at the EU Incubation Center
  A practical base for your early market assessment and initial set‑up—ideal if you want to be present on the ground before fully establishing operations.

• A one‑stop entry point for orientation and linkages
  Regulatory orientation and institutional linkages that can help reduce uncertainty, identify key steps, and avoid common blind spots when entering the market.

• A strong platform for business connections and dialogue
  EuroCham supports community building and information sharing through networking and issue‑focused events, while also helping sustain structured public‑private dialogue aimed at improving the overall business environment.

A friendly nudge for Czech and EU companies

If you are a Czech or EU company considering opportunities in Ethiopia, EuroCham Ethiopia is well worth exploring. Plugging into a trusted business community can shorten the learning curve, help you understand the operating environment more quickly, and connect you with relevant counterparts.

Contact the Embassy

The Embassy is happy to help connect the dots—including pointing you to the right partners and entry points for your plans in Ethiopia. 

 

Připravil: Ing. Roman Plevák, Ph.D., vedoucí sekce obchodu a ekonomické spolupráce na Velvyslanectví ČR v Addis Abebě