Africa’s Most Competitive Countries for Travel & Tourism – Top Ten Ranking for 2009

Ethiopia is ranked 22 among African countries and 123rd among the 133 world countries surveyed in this ranking. As shown in the chart, the country fared worse in Regulatory Framework, particularly in Health and Hygiene in which it scored zero. Ethiopia also scored very low in ICT and Tourism Infrastructure. These are technologies and services that allow tourists to travel inside the country easily and freely. The country can go a long way in boosting foreign income from travel and tourism by address these issues. This will mean, in part, having or enforcing laws for sanitation facilities at least in public establishments, and improving ICT infrastructure, including the internet, which is in a very deplorable situation in Ethiopia.

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Technology Readiness in Africa – Ranking for 2008/2009

Addis Ababa, June 24, 2009 (Ezega.com) -- The survey shows how 31 African countries fared in a survey for Technology Readiness conducted by the World Economic Forum. 134 countries were surveyed globally, including 31 African countries. The Technology Readiness index takes into account the use of technologies that enable a country to compete in the world effectively, including the proliferation of mobile phones, internet, satellite communications, computers and other hardware, as well as the educational attainment level in the country. In this latest ranking for Technology Readiness (2008-2009) conducted by the World Economic Forum, Ethiopia ranks third from last globally (132/134), and second from last in Africa (30/31). Excluding income from natural resources, Technology Readiness is one of the key indicators for future earning potential (and hence living standard) of the citizens of any country. By that measure, Ethiopia is indeed in a very poor situation globally, as well as by African standards.

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