Ethiopia, U.S. Development Finance Corporation Discuss Deepening Strategic Partnership

Addis Ababa, April 17, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have held discussions on strengthening strategic cooperation in priority development sectors on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington.

Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide met with DFC Chief Executive Officer Ben Black, where the two sides explored avenues to deepen economic and trade cooperation between Ethiopia and the Corporation.

The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in key sectors, including transport and mining, with both sides recognizing the role of development finance in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth.

The Minister highlighted Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms and efforts to improve the investment climate, reiterating the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for foreign direct investment.

The DFC reaffirmed its interest in scaling up engagement in Ethiopia by supporting high-impact projects, particularly in infrastructure and other strategic sectors.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to unlock financing opportunities and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation and maintain close engagement to advance priority investment initiatives in Ethiopia.