Ethiopia engages global investors, reaffirms commitment to macroeconomic reform and stability

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2025 (FMC) — National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Eyob Tekalign engaged global institutional investors in a high-level policy dialogue on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Organized by Standard Bank Group, the session brought together leading investors from Europe, the United States, and Africa to discuss the economic outlook and investment landscape across African economies.

Representing Ethiopia, Governor Eyob participated in a focused dialogue that examined the country’s macroeconomic reforms, growth prospects, and expanding investment opportunities.

During the engagement, investors raised questions on Ethiopia’s growth trajectory, inflation outlook, balance of payments, foreign exchange reform, and monetary policy direction.

Governor Eyob provided a detailed briefing on Ethiopia’s reform agenda, highlighting ongoing efforts to sustain macroeconomic stability, modernize the financial sector, and strengthen investor confidence.

He noted that Ethiopia’s economic reforms are designed to ensure price and external stability, promote financial inclusion, and advance the transition toward a market-determined exchange rate regime.

The Governor reaffirmed that the National Bank’s monetary policy remains focused on disciplined liquidity management and a gradual reduction of inflation toward single digits, while supporting resilient and broad-based growth.

The dialogue served as an important platform to reaffirm Ethiopia’s commitment to reform and deepen engagement between policymakers and the international investment community.

The National Bank’s participation in the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings underscores Ethiopia’s continued efforts to enhance policy transparency, strengthen global partnerships, and position the country as a competitive and attractive destination for investment in Africa.