The ECMDE gave training to top Management Members, of the Federal Cooperatives Agency on May 31, 2016. The major objectives of the training were introducing the basics of Event Management and devising strategic directions that can strengthen the Annual Cooperatives Exhibitions and Bazaar. Concluding the training it was agreed that the ECMDE will give high attention to the Cooperatives  Exhibition by incorporating the issue to its Annual Physical Plan taking into considerations its multifaceted importance

The existing Addis Ababa Exhibition Center will be reconstructed based on Europe Standard within 10 to 12 hectares supported by Consultants from Fira Barcelona, Spain. This was disclosed during a ceremony held at the  Marriott Hotel where the Agreement between the Finance and Economic Development Bureau of the Addis Ababa City Administration and Fira Barcelona of Spain was signed on 20 June 2016. The Guest of Honor was Mr. Abate Stotaw, Deputy Mayor of the Addis Ababa City Administration.