Addis Ababa, May 16, 2025 (FMC) – The Development Bank of Ethiopian (DBE) has affirmed the substantial potential for international investment within Ethiopia’s banking sector.
Speaking at the Ethiopia Finance Forum in Addis Ababa, DBE President Emebet Melese emphasized the viable and untapped potential for foreign financial institutions.
She also pointed out the expanding population and the rising need for modern financial services, noting the increasing demand for digital banking solutions among the digitally inclined current generation.
According to the president, this is a significant avenue for international banks to leverage their advanced technologies, enhance service delivery, and expand their presence, per POA.
International banks, with their expertise in digital banking, are well-positioned to contribute to the Ethiopian people and benefit from the country’s financial transformation, she underscored.
The Ethiopian Finance Forum 2025 has officially opened at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa on Thursday, bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, development partners, private sector actors, and members of the diaspora to discuss the future of Ethiopia’s financial sector.
Organized by the National Bank of Ethiopia, the two-day forum aims to align stakeholders on Ethiopia’s financial reform agenda, strengthen collaboration, and promote investment opportunities in the sector.