INVEST ETHIOPIA 2025 is expected to attract more than 1000 participants across the globe, according to Ethiopian Ministry of Finance.
Preparations are underway for the forum, which is scheduled to take place on May 12-13, 2025, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
INVEST ETHIOPIA is a High Level Business Forum, co-organized by government institutions, the private sector, and development partners,
State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, noted that this forum aims to foster a robust environment for investment and dialogue in Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities and address critical aspects of the nation's evolving economic landscape.
During a preparatory meeting, Semereta Sewasew took the stage to underscore the gathering's purpose as to cultivate a vibrant environment for investment and dialogue within Ethiopia.
The forum is believed to serve as a pivotal platform, uniting key stakeholders eager to explore the myriad opportunities while addressing the pressing challenges that the nation's dynamic economic landscape presents.
Throughout the program, various topics of significant importance will be slated for discussion. One of the highlights included microeconomic reforms, which have become crucial in shaping Ethiopia's economic policies. Another key issue was the banking sector and foreign exchange dynamics.
As the landscape for investment in Ethiopia continues to evolve, this forum represents a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders from government institutions, the private sector, and development partners to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue.
The Ministry of finance also noted that the forum is also placed a strong emphasis on Public-Private Dialogue (PPD), aiming to weave private sector insights into broader discussions at the governmental level.
Moreover, the event is promised to showcase essential investment projects across various sectors. Attendees will be given access to detailed information regarding the feasibility and viability of these projects, the necessary government approvals, and their potential to draw foreign and new investors, it said.
While the forum is expected to address investor concerns, particularly those related to revenue, peace, security, and the government's assurance of prompt responses to investor inquiries,
it also will have session on the ongoing reforms and the current landscape for financialization and business operations in Ethiopia.
Since the event involves high-level government officials, including ministers who are part of decision-making bodies, it signifies the seriousness with which the government is approaching this engagement with the private sector.