{"id":4790,"date":"2026-08-31T13:27:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4790"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:27:51","slug":"addis-ababa-accelerates-trade-and-market-system-modernization-through-digital-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-accelerates-trade-and-market-system-modernization-through-digital-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Accelerates Trade and Market System Modernization Through Digital Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/792022540_954474791029583_4657070476415929083_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-August 31,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Addis Ababa City Trade Bureau stated that it has made significant progress in modernizing the city\u2019s trade and market system through the expansion of market centers, improved business practices, and the introduction of modern regulatory mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bureau announced that, over the next five years, it plans to further transform the city\u2019s trade system through digital technology, expand the number of Sunday markets and trading centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Habiba Siraj, Head of the Addis Ababa City Trade Bureau said that extensive efforts have been undertaken over the past five years to establish a more accessible and modern trading system, improve the supply of goods, and promote market stability. As part of these efforts, the number of market centers in the city has increased from none to seven, while the number of Sunday markets has grown from zero to 264.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modernizing the trade system in line with Addis Ababa\u2019s rapid urban development is among the city\u2019s key priorities for the 2019 fiscal year and the following five-year period, Habiba said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/789213872_2105089184225384_7108472399981863102_n-1024x665.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/789213872_2105089184225384_7108472399981863102_n-1024x665.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/789213872_2105089184225384_7108472399981863102_n-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/789213872_2105089184225384_7108472399981863102_n-767x498.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/789213872_2105089184225384_7108472399981863102_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new plan, the number of Sunday markets is expected to increase from the current 264 to 357. The markets will be established in locations that are easily accessible to residents, including areas where large numbers of people regularly gather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city also plans to construct four additional trading centers over the next five years, further expanding its network of formal marketplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Habiba further explained that the Bureau is working to introduce a fully digitized system which is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the administration and regulation of businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the initiative is intended to create a more modern, transparent, accessible, and technology-driven trade environment in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-August 31,2026 The Addis Ababa City Trade Bureau stated that it has made significant progress in modernizing the city\u2019s trade and market system through the expansion of market centers, improved business practices, and the introduction of modern regulatory mechanisms. 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