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Comment: See WP:REFB on how to cite sources. If you are Ermyas Amelgas, please read WP:AUTO. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)My Talk Page 18:07, 4 December 2023 (UTC)
Ermyas Amelga is an Ethiopian economist and entrepreneur. Ermyas was born in Ethiopia and left the country in the 1970’s to pursue his education in the United States.
During his time in the States, Ermyas earned an M.B.A. degree in Finance from Boston University, and M.A. degree in International Economics from Boston University, Graduate School of Economics, and a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from Amherst College in 1980. He spent 12 years as an investment banker in the United States before he returned to Ethiopia in 1996, where he went on to open a myriad of companies including Highland Spring Mineral Water, Zemen Bank, and Access Real Estate.
Entrepreneur Ermyas Amelga is an accomplished entrepreneur, economist, and investment banker with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the US and nearly three decades in Ethiopia. With a profound commitment to economic development and a wealth of experience across multiple sectors, Ermyas has left an indelible mark on Ethiopia's business landscape.
Economist Ermyas is an insightful macroeconomist who has collaborated with academic institutions and international organizations worldwide. He has authored numerous papers on Ethiopian development strategy, offering unique insights into the economic challenges and opportunities facing Ethiopia and Africa. Ermyas has been a featured speaker at prestigious forums hosted by institutions such as the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and the Economic Commission for Africa, The London School of Economics, Yale University and others where he has shared his expertise and vision for economic development in Africa.
Investment Banker Ermyas began his illustrious career on Wall Street, where he spent 12 years as an investment banker, collaborating with prestigious firms like Kidder Peabody & Company. His tenure on Wall Street saw him advising on numerous landmark transactions, providing him with invaluable insights into capital markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies.
Continental Leader As the founding chairman of the African Enterprise Network (AEN), Ermyas has spearheaded efforts to foster economic cooperation and integration across the continent. Through collaborative initiatives with business leaders from over 29 African countries, Ermyas
championed policies aimed at promoting intra-Africa trade and investment. His extensive speaking engagements and collaborative partnerships with global development finance institutions and leading academic institutions have played a significant role in driving economic growth and prosperity throughout Africa.
Ermyas also helped start the Jano Band.
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<ref>https://borkena.com/2022/04/10/ermyas-amelgas-interview-with-dereje-haile/
<ref>https://borkena.com/2019/04/18/ethiopia-tipping-point-book-by-ermyas-amelga/ <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByJtEUogAAw <ref>https://www.ethiosports.com/news/ermias-amelga/