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News March 16, 2026

Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Bilateral Ties During High-Level Ministerial Meetings in Rome

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Ahmed Shide, is currently in Rome for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Italy.

Ethiopia Highlights Strategic Partnership with Italy and Development Achievements at OECD Peer Review

Paris, 12 March 2026 Ethiopia reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with Italy during the OECD Development Co-operation Peer Review of Italy held in Paris under the auspices of the OECD Development Assistance Committee.

Government and Private Sector Convene in Addis Ababa to Fast-Track Investment Reforms and Economic Growth

ADDIS ABABA – March 10, 2026 – High-level leaders from the Ethiopian government, the private sector, and international development partners gathered today at the Skylight Hotel for a Public–Private Dialogue (PPD) aimed at reviewing the progress of key economic reforms and strengthening the investment climate.

Message of the Minister

H.E Ato Ahmed Shide

Minister of Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has a long tradition of supporting economic growth in Ethiopia.

However, despite the high economic growth that was realized over the past decade, Ethiopia’s economy has encountered several challenges that make it difficult for growth to sustain.

This has led us to examine the quality of this growth, evaluate whether these economic gains are based on solid foundations and see how they are being distributed.

In Focus

A Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda

Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda is a well-coordinated response and blueprint to propel the country’s economic progress. This agenda, crafted through a process of taking stock of our successes; an in-depth review of key bottlenecks and design of adequate remedies, outlines macro-economic, structural, and sectoral reforms that will pave the path for jobs and inclusive growth...

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