News

News April 19, 2026

IMF Reaffirms Strong Support for Ethiopia’s Reform Agenda Amid Global Pressures

Washington, D.C. – The Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on the margins of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings.

World Bank Affirms Scaled-Up Support to Ethiopia to Sustain Reforms and Development Gains Amid Evolving Global Developments

Washington, D.C. – The Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, held high-level talks with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.

Regional Level Consultations on Ethiopia–World Bank Partnership Framework (2027–2036)

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — April 9, 2026 — Heads of regional bureaus from across Ethiopia convened in Addis Ababa for consultations on the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2027–2036.

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...

Download pdf