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The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) is a non-profit, autonomous private sector organization responsible for trade promotion and private sector development. Its mandate is to promote Ethiopia’s products to the world, develop international trade and promote investment in Ethiopia, thereby fostering the development of a vibrant and dynamic private sector in the country. As an effective secretariat for the private sector, it also acts to defend the interests of the business community and acts as a bridge between the government and the private sector.

 

Have a look on the Ethiopian Chamber Website
www.ethiopianchamber.com

 

Vision   [top]

To see an internationally competent chambers of commerce and sect oral associations capable of leading change and development in the country.

 

Mission

ECCSA is a national private sector representative striving to improve business climate of the country by:   building the capacity of chambers of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, playing national advocacy role, and promote trade and investment.

 

Values

  • Highly value  membership in general and all its members

  • Value its employees as its major assets;

  • Maintain high code of ethics; 

  • Maintain high standard of work discipline;

  • Value the interdependence and team spirit of its employees and other stakeholders;

  • Value dialogue as a major instrument of solving differences;

  • Maintain an excellent working relationship with all stakeholders;

  • Value the effort to build its execution capacity; 

  • Value corporate social responsibility.

 Objectives

  • To provide different services to members and the business society;

  • To safeguard the overall rights and benefits of members and the business community;

  • To promote and publicize products and services of the country;

  • To enhance trade and investment of the country;

  • To serve as a bridge between the business society and the government

  • To support members build their capacity


 

General Structure   [top]

 

Council:
The Council is the highest governing body of the ECCSA composed of representatives of Regional Chambers of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, City Chambers of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, Chamber of National Sectoral Association and direct members of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations which are organized at national level. The council elects board members, the President and the Vice President from among its members.

 

Board of Directors and President:
The Board of Directors is composed of 11 members including the President and Vice President elected for two years term. The President oversees all activities of the Chamber and chairs council and board meetings. The Vice President acts on behalf of the president when the president is not around.

 

Secretary General:
Appointed by the Board, the Secretary General is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day activities of the Chamber. The Secretary General is supported by the secretariat.

 

Organizational Structure:

ECCSA is currently organized in four departments and two services

  • Trade Promotion and Advocacy Service Department;

  • Business Development and Support Service Department;

  • Public Relations and International Affairs Department;

  • Administration and Finance Department;

  • Legal Service; and Audit Service.

Infrastructure

The Ethiopia Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, located conveniently at Mexico Square, offer a modern assembly hall with a sitting capacity of more than 200 participants. The hall is equipped with microphones, amplifiers, and a motion picture projector. A syndicate rooms for smaller groups of 30 persons is also available.
 


 

Services   [top]
The ECCSA works towards the creation and development of a vibrant and dynamic private sector in Ethiopia by providing the following services:

 

Advocacy and Public-Private Partnership Forum (PPPF)

The ECCSA co-ordinates and represents the private sector at the Public Private Partnership Forum(PPPF). The Government has also recognized the national Chamber as the private sector representative and it often invites it to attend government bi-lateral and multi-lateral economic and social even

 

Organizes meetings, conference, workshops, seminars to present business views to the government and the public events

 

Trade Promotion

The ECCSA provides information and other services related to the promotion of trade and investment, business development, and technology transfer through its website and other publications.

 

Trade Documentation and Information Center (TDIC) is the department of ECCSA in charge of providing relevant and practical information on the development of foreign trade. It is a powerhouse of information on how to do business internationally. In particular, the center provides the following services:

  •  Library service;

  •  Internet service;

  • Trade and investment related information;

  •  Advise on trade and investment;

  • Certificate of country of origin;

  • Photocopy service.

Market Access and Trade Fair

As part of its mandate, the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Associations organizes international trade missions to penetrate new foreign markets for Ethiopia's export products. Furthermore, it facilitates the participation of the Ethiopian business community in certain general and specialized international trade fairs.  ECCSA also prepares trade exhibitions across Ethiopia in cooperation with Regional Chambers.

 

Certification

The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Associations issues Certificates of Country of Origin, Certificates of Inspection, and General Certificates. The ECCSA also issues letters of support to the Ethiopian business community for foreign travel. It provides business validation, legalization, and authentication services. Exporters, importers, commission agents and others engaged in trade and commerce are invited to make use of this vital service.

 

Income

The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations derive its income mainly from:

Revenue earned from charges on its direct services to the business community;

Annual contributions from Regional Chambers;

Grants by international organizations and NGOs.
 


 

Contact   [top]

 

Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association
E-mail:
ethchamb@ethionet.et
P.O.Box. 517, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel. 251-011-5518240, 5514055
Fax 251-011-5517699
Location: Mexico Square

 

Secretary General Office

yoseift@ecc.net.et   -   tekalignea@ecc.net.et   -   yeshumenshm@ecc.net.et

 

Administration and Finance

Seyoumb@ecc.net.et

 

Public Relation and International Affair Department

alis@ecc.net.et    mariamawitk@ecc.net.et

 

Trade Promotion and Advocacy Department

wubiem@ecc.net.et

 

Regional Chamber Coordination Center

awols@ecc.net.et

 

Projects
 

ECCSA-HWK Project

ecc-hwk@ethionet.et  -  yaneta@ecc.net.et

 

AGOA Export Center

teklu@vegaethiopia.org

 

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