蜜芽传媒

Ethiopia is a land of contrasts, especially when it comes to the economy. The government wants to encourage small business development but keeps a tight control on sectors like telecoms and finance.

There's a drive to make it a middle-income country within the next 10 years and part of that plan is the construction of huge energy infrastructure projects like the $5bn (拢4bn) Grand Renaissance Dam.

But it's not all plain sailing. Violent anti-government demonstrations have made investors nervous and the last year's state of emergency has been extended.

The 蜜芽传媒's Emmanuel Igunza sat down with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and asked him if the protests are having a negative impact on the country's economy.