Emergent Global helps Berhan International Bank S.Co.

take its share offering to the United States.

May 12, 2008.  Press Release

As a new bank in the early stages of formation, Berhan International Bank S.Co. is aspiring to bring new standards of integrity and reliability to the surging banking sector in Ethiopia.  With a strong group of founding members and proven expertise in the Ethiopian finance industry at its helm, it is poised to capitalize on the still significant unmet need for banking services that exhibit superlative levels of integrity, reliability and transparency to both its customers and shareholders. 

Berhan International Bank has been registered with the National Bank of Ethiopia with an authorized capital of 300 million ETB of which 75 million ETB is planned to be raised before the launch of the bank.  The initial share offering through which this capital will be raised is already in progress and is expected to be closed in July, 2008 or when the capital target is reached. 

Emergent Global Services – a US based trade and investment facilitation agency – is bringing to bear an extensive set of capabilities to publicize and promote Berhan International Bank’s share offering to Ethiopian nationals residing in the US that may have an interest in investing in Ethiopia’s banking sector which has generally shown strong returns across the board over the recent past.  With significant presence and office facilities in both Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as well as the metro Washington D.C area it has an unmatched capability to access and penetrate the Ethiopian Community in the US through a publication (The Addis Connexion) distribution network that enjoys strong coverage in the Washington DC area in addition to Atlanta, Boston and Dallas with additional cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York) slated to be added shortly.  Furthermore, it also has a strong electronic media presence with multiple websites (EmergentGlobal.net and AddisConnexion.com) along with robust but carefully targeted, email and mass marketing capabilities.   

Prospective shareholders in the United States may contact Emergent Global’s US offices at (703) 435-9455 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to request more information and/or receive a full prospectus on Berhan International Bank’s current share offering.  This offering is anticipated to stay open through July 2008 or until the initial capital target of 75 million ETB is achieved. 

About Berhan International Bank S.Co.

Berhan International Bank S.Co. is a share company currently under formation and has been registered with the National Bank of Ethiopia to establish a bank with an authorized capital of 300 million ETB.  It’s founding members include prominent business leaders in Ethiopia and nominated officers of the bank bring proven expertise in Ethiopia’s financial sector. BIB intends to enter this market to bring a new level of trust, integrity and transparency to the industry on behalf of  both its customers and shareholders.

About Emergent Global Services, LLC

Emergent Global is an agency headquartered in the Greater Washington D.C. area with offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, primarily engaged in facilitating a range of private sector development activities such as exports from Ethiopia or foreign based investment in Ethiopian businesses. Its mission is to be the most comprehensive private sector source of information and value added services that enable, promote and advance international business and investment activities between Ethiopia and the United States.  It’s bi-continental presence, ability to combine multiple capabilities (including logistics and direct media access via a globally distributed bi-monthly publication, The Addis Connexion) and commitment to exceptionally effective service, set it apart as an innovative and forward looking company committed to helping Ethiopia achieve progressively greater market linkages with the biggest economy in the world, the United States.  For more information please visit www.EmergentGlobal.NET.

Emergent Global Ethiopia Moves to Expanded Offices.

March 1, 2008.  Press Release

Emergent Global's Ethiopia recently moved to its new and expanded offices inside the TK Building in Bole, Addis Ababa.  To accomodate its growing staff and desire to move into a location with higher visibility, Emergent's new office is located on the ground floor of the TK Building next to the newly opened BMI (British Midlands International) Country Office and Abyssinia Bank.  

To advance your business objectives in the areas of global trade from Ethiopia or investment within it, Emergent's renewed commitment to a strong bi-continental presence differentiates it from any other competitor.   Easy accessibility, real time communications, on the ground expertise and a wide, international distribution network via its bi-monthly publication The Addis Connexion, are just some of the unique strengths Emergent Global can bring to bear on behalf of its clients engaged in global trade with and investment in Ethiopia.

Emergent's Ethiopia Office now open in Addis Ababa

Traditionally, one of the most challenging impediments to conducting business with Ethiopia from abroad has been the need to have critical local expertise on the ground towards the furtherance of business objectives.  Communications has also been somewhat problematic in the past due to a variety of reasons including the time lag caused by sometimes sizable time zone differences.  With the opening of our Emergent Global Ethiopia, we are now able to provide the capabilities that allow you to quickly and confidently engage in a variety of business activities in Ethiopia. 

• Near real time communications whether you are in the US, Ethiopia or all points in between
• Assets on the ground that have the local expertise of business regulations and all other matters related to doing business in Ethiopia
• Legally binding agreements based out of our US or Ethiopia offices