WTO membership could boost Ethiopia's economy, even as the trade group faces crisis

Ethiopia's more than 20-year quest to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) is set to come to fruition this year – part of the nation's plans to boost its economy through global integration - just as the WTO itself faces unprecedented uncertainty.  The likely accession comes following deep economic reforms in the East African coffee and gold-exporting nation. While analysts said the backdrop of global turmoil and protectionism is daunting, membership could rejuvenate Ethiopia's economy.