Ethiopia- Adopting a new kind of model for Africa?

The Ethiopian government has been on an all out roll out to adopt a new kind of development model. The Ethiopian government is actively investing in key projects, and preferring what is known as state directed development. For example, the country  has a huge stake in the yet to be launched Ethiopia grand renaissance dam, which is set to power much of Ethiopia and the Eastern Africa region with electricity.

The Ethiopian government is also actively investing in the Ethiopian Airlines, and this is seen in the way the airline has almost become the leading airline in Africa. However, contrary to many governments investments in Africa, the Ethiopian government leaves the management of these state enterprises to well capable