U.S.–Ethiopia Business Council
Advancing trade and investment between the United States and Ethiopia.
We help U.S. and Ethiopian businesses assess opportunities, find commercial partners, and navigate market-entry and operating requirements.
Who we are
Commercial expertise, institutional relationships, and implementation capacity
The U.S.–Ethiopia Business Council (USETBC) is a private, nonpartisan nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. We work to strengthen trade, investment, and commercial partnerships between the United States and Ethiopia.
We support U.S. companies exploring or expanding their business in Ethiopia and Ethiopian businesses seeking U.S. partners, customers, investors, and technology.
Our focus is both the business opportunity and the conditions that make it possible. Alongside support for individual companies, we work with relevant institutions on clearer business processes, stronger standards, and the technical capacity needed to support commercial activity.
What we do
Focused on U.S.–Ethiopia business.
Our work brings together company-level support and improvements to the wider business environment.
Market Entry & Business Processes
Helping companies understand and navigate registration, licensing, customs, and operating requirements, while working with relevant institutions to identify and address procedural bottlenecks.
Trade & Investment Facilitation
Identifying commercial opportunities, introducing prospective partners, and supporting market-entry planning, due-diligence coordination, and discussions with potential sources of finance.
Standards & Technical Capacity
Coordinating technical assistance and training to strengthen business standards, governance, reporting, and sector-specific capabilities.
Market & Risk Analysis
Conducting independent analysis of market conditions and regulatory, security, and operational risks to support informed business decisions.
Our approach
Start with a business need. Work toward a commercial outcome.
We begin with a defined opportunity or obstacle. The work may involve clarifying a requirement, finding a prospective partner, coordinating the institutions involved in a transaction, or identifying the expertise needed to address a technical gap. Our role is to help establish a workable next step and support the follow-through.
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Understand the Need
Clarify the commercial objective, the requirements involved, and the barriers that need attention.
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Bring Together the Right People
Connect the businesses, institutions, and specialists relevant to the task.
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Follow Through
Coordinate next steps, clarify responsibilities, and address obstacles as the work progresses.
Who we work with
Supporting commercial engagement in both directions.
U.S. Businesses
Companies assessing opportunities in Ethiopia, seeking local partners, or working through the requirements of entering and operating in the market.
Ethiopian Businesses
Firms seeking U.S. customers, investors, technology providers, and commercial partners, along with support to prepare for those relationships.
Investors & Institutions
Investors evaluating opportunities and institutions working to improve business processes, strengthen standards, or build technical capability.
Priority sectors
Where we focus our work.
Our initial sector focus brings together opportunities for trade, investment, technology partnerships, and improvements to the business environment.
Financial Services
Banking, trade finance, capital markets, and connections to financial institutions and investment capital.
Critical Minerals
Market-entry requirements, licensing, commercial partnerships, and responsible development of mineral opportunities.
Energy & Infrastructure
Energy systems, data centers, enabling physical infrastructure, and the partnerships and technical capabilities needed to develop projects.
Aviation & Logistics
Aviation-related business, procurement, logistics services, and the movement of people and goods.
Emerging Technology
Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital services, and connections between technology businesses, customers, and investors.
Membership
Engage with the Council.
For companies and institutions with an interest in U.S.–Ethiopia trade and investment, the Council offers a way to build relevant relationships, raise business challenges, and take part in focused commercial engagement.
Contact us to discuss your organization’s priorities and membership.
Interested in membership?
Tell us about your organization, the markets you work in, and what you hope to achieve through the Council.
Contact
Tell us what you are working on.
Exploring a market, looking for a partner, or working through a business challenge? Contact the Council to discuss your priorities and the next steps.
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- hello@usethiopia.org