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News March 27, 2026

“Invest in Ethiopia 2026” Forum Wraps Up with Over $13 Billion in Investment Commitments

Addis Ababa, March 27, 2026 – The Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum has officially concluded, securing investment agreements valued at more than $13 billion across priority sectors of the economy.

State Minister Semereta Sewasew Engages UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to Strengthen Strategic Collaboration

ADDIS ABABA, March 27, 2026 — The newly appointed United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, conducted a high-level introductory meeting today with H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance, to discuss the UN’s strategic support for Ethiopia’s ongoing national reforms and humanitarian initiatives.

Ethiopia Declares Itself "Ready for Business" at the 4th Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2026

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — March 26, 2026 — The 4th Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2026 officially opened today at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. The two-day event, themed “Ethiopia is Ready for Investment,” has convened over 800 international participants, including global investors, policymakers, and business leaders, to explore the nation’s rapidly expanding economic landscape.

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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