IFC Welcomes Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms, Citing Stronger Foundations for Private Investment

አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us IFC Welcomes Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms, Citing Stronger Foundations for Private Investment 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, September 17, 2026 (ENA) —The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has welcomed Ethiopia’s economic reform efforts, saying progress in the foreign-exchange market, international reserves and inflation is helping address some of the key constraints that previously discouraged private-sector investment.

Speaking exclusively to The Pulse of Africa, IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop said Ethiopia had made significant progress in tackling economic challenges that had historically created uncertainty for investors.

Reflecting on his previous engagement with Ethiopia, Diop said three major constraints stood out: high inflation, foreign-exchange pressures and inadequate reserve levels.