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The latest discussion and analysis of the Ethiopian economy.

Ethiopia’s Economic Woes: 7 Insights Into the $100 Billion GDP Slump

January 20, 2025

Ethiopia’s GDP has reportedly decreased to approximately 100 billion dollars due to external factors. The nominal GDP of Ethiopia, which reflects the total value of goods and services produced within the country,

Business·Economy·News

Ethiopia’s New Banking Legislation: A Double-Edged Sword for Domestic Banks

December 17, 2024

The recent banking legislation in Ethiopia signifies a major transformation in the nation’s financial sector, aiming to remove long-standing barriers that have restricted foreign banks from participating in the local market. This

Ethiopia Transfers Control of Ten Companies to the Sovereign Wealth Fund

Ethiopia has transferred ownership of ten state-owned enterprises to the government’s sovereign

Ethiopia’s Multidimensional Poverty Crisis (OPH)

Ethiopia is currently grappling with a profound multidimensional poverty crisis. According to

Economy

Ethiopia Needs Long-term National Development Plan (Part Four)

May 28, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-05-28 In part three we have listed 41 recurrent problems facing the country. The scale, frequency, and severity of these problems

Economy

Ethiopia Needs Long-term National Development Plan (Part Three)

May 26, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-05-26 In this section we will discuss about one of the standard steps in the preparation of a long-term national development

Tsegaye Tegenu (PhD) Creation of economic prosperity roadmap for Ethiopia

Economy

Ethiopia Needs Long-term National Development Plan (Part Two)

May 23, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-05-23 In part one we have discussed about the significance and need for long-term national development of the country. The formulation

Economy

Ethiopia Needs Long-term National Development Plan (Part One)

May 21, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-05-21 Long-term planning refers to the process of setting vision, identifying goals, establishing mission, developing strategies, and making choices on policy

News·Business·Economy

How Ethiopian Bureaucracy Hinders Foreign Direct Investment

March 18, 2024

by The Habesha

Eyasu Zekarias The Ethiopian government is currently confronted with a critical issue in luring fresh foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting economic growth, primarily

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Economy

The Struggle for Sustainability: Ethiopia’s Economic Crisis Under Abiy Ahmed Leadership

February 10, 2024

by The Habesha

By Abu Girma Moges (PhD) The Ethiopian economy is plagued by poverty and stagnation, making it increasingly difficult to achieve and sustain balanced economic

Economy·Business

Ethiopia Fails to Pay Coupon, Becoming Latest African Defaulter

December 25, 2023

by The Habesha

Fasika Tadesse and Colleen Goko Bloomberg Businessweek Mon, December 25, 2023 Ethiopia became Africa’s latest defaulter after it failed to make an interest payment

News·Business·Economy

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Ethiopia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR)to ‘C’

December 14, 2023

by The Habesha

Fitch Ratings – Hong Kong – 14 Dec 2023: Fitch Ratings has downgraded Ethiopia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) as well as

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Economy

Is the Economy of Ethiopia Progressing? Open Letter to the Prime Minster and the Government

October 27, 2023

by The Habesha

Over a year ago, on August 24, 2022, I penned an open letter to express my concerns about the progress of the Ethiopian economy.

Economy

Ethiopia’s demand for access to financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) still remains in the grey despite over half a year wait.

October 3, 2023

By Capital Ethiopia In the latest press briefing held on Thursday, September 28 the Director of Communication Department for the IMF, Julie Kozack, shared

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Economy

All-in-one-platform for Creating Post-scarcity Economy in Ethiopia: Part One – Part Ten

September 25, 2023

Introduction In successive ten parts with a continuing title, I presented for your consideration three documents (definitions and technical descriptions) on the creation of

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Economy

Economic Strategic Vision Roadmap for Ethiopia: Part Ten

September 21, 2023

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2023-09-21 In successive nine parts with a continuing title, I presented for your consideration three documents (definitions and technical descriptions) on

ANALYSIS & OPINION·Economy

Economic Strategic Vision Roadmap for Ethiopia: Part Nine

September 19, 2023

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2023-09-19 In part nine I will discuss the enabling environments and financial self-reliance principles of the vision of creating post-scarcity