Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — An Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level trilateral discussions with representatives of the World Bank and an Italian delegation to advance a coordinated tripartite partnership in support of Ethiopia’s homegrown macroeconomic reform agenda.
The meetings were held in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings.
Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration among the three partners to support Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform program and to mobilize timely and predictable financing aligned with the country’s development priorities.
The Ethiopian delegation highlighted recent macroeconomic progress and reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to sustaining reform momentum, enhancing fiscal discipline and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The parties emphasized the importance of harmonized support from development partners to maximize impact and ensure efficient resource utilization.
They also explored modalities for delivering coordinated support that reinforces Ethiopia’s homegrown reform agenda while supporting the country to navigate a complex global economic environment.
The Italian delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s development efforts, particularly through enhanced bilateral cooperation and alignment with multilateral financing frameworks.
The World Bank underscored its continued commitment to Ethiopia’s reform program and its readiness to work closely with partners to scale up effective financial cooperation.
All sides acknowledged the critical role of strong partnerships in addressing current economic challenges, including external shocks and financing constraints, stressing the importance of sustained engagement, policy coordination and shared responsibility in delivering impactful development outcomes.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding to further deepen collaboration and accelerate efforts toward finalizing a coordinated partnership framework.
Ethiopia reiterated its commitment to maintaining sound macroeconomic management while advancing structural reforms critical for long-term resilience and growth.