News and events 16. Aug. 2017 Agreement Signed for Forest Protection and Restoration in Ethiopia Addis Abeba 16.07.2017 The Governments of Norway and Ethiopia have taken an important step towards supporting Ethiopia’s climate friendly economic development. 26. Jun. 2017 Workshop on Sustainable Hydropower Reservoirs in Africa The International Centre for Hydropower (ICH) Norway in partnership with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) organised a 5-day workshop in Addis on 19-23 June on Reservoir S 23. Jun. 2017 The Embassy hosts Team Norway meeting The Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a Team Norway meeting on 5th June 2017 where several Norwegian companies and non-governmental organizations participated. 22. Jun. 2017 Africa - China Forum June 2017 On 21st June the embassy attended the China-Africa Think-Tank Forum on “Fighting Against Poverty for Common Prosperity" arranged by the African Union Leadership Academy and Zhejiang Normal University. 21. Jun. 2017 Vacancy announcement The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa has the following vacancy: Temporary Replacement Program Officer (Part time) - Regional Cooperation 14. Jun. 2017 Vacancy Local Political Officer The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa is currently looking for a dynamic, articulate and analytical individual to fill the position of Local Political Officer. 06. Jun. 2017 Nordic Film Festival in Addis Ababa The Nordic Film Festival 2017 took place May 24th – 27th, at Alliance ethio-francaise in Addis Ababa. 30. May. 2017 Ambassador's Speech on Anniversary of Justice for All – Prison Fellowship Ethiopia Adama, Ethiopia, 22nd May 2017 30. May. 2017 Norwegian Ambassador Visits the Amhara Region Following the high level Tana forum, the Ambassador was able to make an official visit to Bahir Dar and projects in the Amhara region. 30. May. 2017 Norway Praised for Their Support to the LDC Group on Climate Change On Wednesday April 19th ambassador Gaarder was invited to hold a key note speech as a part of the opening of the LDC’s strategy meeting in Addis Ababa. 04. Apr. 2017 Norwegian Report about Journalists Launched in Addis Ababa On Thursday 30th March, Dr. Terje Skjerdal, Associate Professor at NLA University College launched his report “The Ethiopian Journalist: Loyalist and Change Agent”. 03. Apr. 2017 Ethiopian Airlines Inauguration Flight to Oslo The Embassy participated in the inauguration of the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Oslo on Friday 24 March 2017. Read the speech made by the ambassador below. 1 2 #