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News

17 June - Ethiopia has been dealing with a worrying scenario of "medical brain drain" for some time now. Ethiopia ranks among the top five in Africa for emigration among doctors. Low wages, long working hours, and limited opportunities are driving this. Though a 2019 government policy boosted the number of doctors in the country, there was no corresponding growth in the number of hospitals. This resulted in significant underemployment. This brain drain compounds other frailties in Ethiopia's medical system; it's 353 public hospitals and 3706 health centres are suffer from very low budgets. Learn more about the role and pay of different professions in Ethiopia.

Gender Pay Gap in Ethiopia

What is the wage difference? What is wage inequality? What is wage discrimination? Why is it so? How huge is this gap? Is it fair for one to earn more based just on their gender? Find out all about the Gender Pay Gap

Garment factories and Decent Work

Find out which garment factories in Ethiopia are compliant with labour laws when it comes to overtime pay, rest days, maternity leave, sick leave and more.

Economic Facts

  • Did you know that one can enter Ethiopia on an eVisa? Ethiopian Visa Policy allows 230 countries to apply for visas online where one has to fill an application form to receive an eVisa. What is the general cost of living in Ethiopia?
  • Ethiopia’s main challenges are sustaining its positive economic growth and accelerating poverty reduction, which both require significant progress in job creation, as well as improved governance. The government is devoting a high share of its budget to pro-poor programs and investments. Large scale donor support will continue to provide a vital contribution in the near-term to finance the cost of pro-poor programs. Know more about employment security in Ethiopia
  • Did you know that the Growth and Transformation Plan II (GTP II) in Ethiopia aims at transforming the country into a manufacturing hub through expansion of physical infrastructure? GTP II aims at an annual GDP growth of 11 % by creating more jobs! Take the cost of living survey in Ethiopia 
  • The continent of Africa is home to a plethora of UNESCO certified world heritage sites. Ethiopia has the second-most number of sites: Nine, ranking after South Africa’s ten. These contribute massively towards the economy in the tourism sector. Check minimum wage in Ethiopia!

Salaries of actors

Do you know what an actor does? Their main job is to learn lines and cues to play parts in dramatic productions. Their work includes preparing for auditions, learning scripts, research and rehearsals. In Ethiopia, actors are paid a monthly salary between 2,817 ETB and 8,519 ETB, a weekly wage of $56 to $170! Learn more about what actors do


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