Shaping Policies, Empowering Businesses Through Research & Advocacy
Advocacy is a top priority for the ECCSA, whether in consulting with the government, commenting on regulatory issues or working with the government to bring about equality, opportunity and change. Accordingly, ECCSA identifies issues affecting the business environment in the country as a whole, and advocate for a resolution of such issues. ECCSA believes that it’s imperative for trade and investment promotion in the country and hence ECCSA represents a unified voice of the Ethiopian private sector through its advocacy efforts. ECCSA has succeeded in establishing and maintaining a healthy and constructive relationship with the government, and in organizing the business community. ECCSA addresses legislation, regulations and policy issues that can positively or negatively impact businesses community. Business communities are free to bring issues of concern to the ECCSA Secretariat so that they would be tabled for discussion with the concerned government offices.
Business and Economic Policy Advocacy
- Engages in policy dialogue with the government to improve the business climate.
- Conducts research and publishes policy briefs on trade, investment, and economic development.
- Represents the business community in national and international policy discussions.
- Monitors and evaluates economic policies to ensure they align with private-sector needs.
Business Information and Advisory Service
- Publishes economic reports, market insights, and industry trends.
- Provides investment and trade advisory services.
- Offers a one-stop-shop for business registration, licensing, and compliance support.
- Assists businesses in understanding tax regulations and trade laws.