NBE Governor Offers Comprehensive Insights into Ethiopia’s Reform Agenda

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2025 (ENA)—National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Governor, Eyob Tekalign, has taken part in a high-level policy dialogue with global institutional investors on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

The engagement organized by Standard Bank Group gathered leading investors from Europe, the United States, and Africa to exchange views on the economic and policy outlook across African economies.

Representing Ethiopia, NBE Governor Eyob participated in a dedicated session that explored the country’s macroeconomic reforms, growth outlook, and emerging investment opportunities.

During the discussion, international investors posed questions on Ethiopia’s growth trajectory, inflation outlook, balance of payments, foreign exchange reforms, and the broader direction of monetary policy.

The Governor offered comprehensive insights into Ethiopia’s reform agenda, outlining the central bank’s efforts to sustain macroeconomic stability, modernize the financial sector, and enhance investor confidence.

He highlighted that Ethiopia’s ongoing reforms aim to ensure price and external stability, promote financial inclusion, and advance the transition toward a market-determined foreign exchange regime.

Eyob also reaffirmed that the National Bank’s monetary policy remains focused on maintaining disciplined liquidity management and gradually reducing inflation toward single digits while supporting resilient and broad-based growth.

The session served as a key platform to reaffirm Ethiopia’s reform commitment and deepen dialogue between policymakers and the international investment community.

The National Bank of Ethiopia’s participation at this year’s IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings reflects its continued effort to strengthen global partnerships, enhance policy transparency, and position Ethiopia as a competitive and attractive destination for investment in Africa.