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The Addis International Convention Center (AICC) Share Company has approved a second‑phase expansion project worth 7.537 billion birr, doubling down on its ambitions despite registering a 150.4 million birr net loss in its first year of operation. The decision comes less than a year after the institution inaugurated its first phase in February 2025, following a 5.9 billion birr investment in modern exhibition halls and convention infrastructure. While the initial phase has been completed, AICC says it is still in a “pre‑profit” stage, grappling with the high setup costs and low utilization typical of large capital‑intensive projects in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The new expansion plan is designed to strengthen Addis Ababa’s positioning as Africa’s diplomatic and commercial hub, enabling the city to compete more effectively with regional convention centers in...

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