Ethiopia's push for economic transformation has yielded significant results, with the Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2025 concluding today after securing over $1.6 billion USD in new investment deals.
The two-day forum, held in Addis Ababa, brought together global investors and key stakeholders to explore opportunities in Ethiopia's rapidly reforming economy. Five major investment agreements were signed during the event, highlighting growing confidence in the country's investment climate.
Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to creating a favorable environment for private sector growth, ensuring macroeconomic stability, and advancing comprehensive reforms, including the recently launched Macro Reform Program.
Minister Ahmed Shide issued a strong invitation to investors, stating, "There has never been a more opportune moment to invest in our nation." He emphasized that investment is crucial for achieving shared goals of resilience, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable development. Investors were encouraged to act by engaging directly with Ethiopian investment institutions and exploring strategic partnerships within the high-potential sectors detailed in the forum's "deal book."