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.
Vision
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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
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Highly value
membership in general and all its members
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Value its employees
as its major assets;
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Maintain high code of
ethics;
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Maintain high
standard of work discipline;
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Value the
interdependence and team spirit of its employees and other stakeholders;
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Value dialogue as a
major instrument of solving differences;
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Maintain an
excellent working relationship with all stakeholders;
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Value the effort to
build its execution capacity;
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Value corporate
social responsibility.
Objectives
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To provide different
services to members and the business society;
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To safeguard the
overall rights and benefits of members and the business community;
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To promote and
publicize products and services of the country;
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To enhance trade and
investment of the country;
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To serve as a bridge
between the business society and the government
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To support members
build their capacity
General
Structure
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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
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Trade Promotion and
Advocacy Service Department;
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Business Development and
Support Service Department;
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Public Relations and
International Affairs Department;
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Administration
and Finance Department;
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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
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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:
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Library
service;
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Internet service;
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Trade and investment related information;
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Advise on trade and investment;
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Certificate of country of origin;
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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
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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
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tekalignea@ecc.net.et
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yeshumenshm@ecc.net.et
Administration and Finance
Seyoumb@ecc.net.et
Public
Relation and International Affair Department
alis@ecc.net.et
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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
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yaneta@ecc.net.et
AGOA
Export Center
teklu@vegaethiopia.org
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