Finance Minister Confers with WB Operations Managing Director 

Addis Ababa, July 14, 2026 (ENA) —Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held a meeting with World Bank (WB) Operations Managing Director Anna Bjerde in Addis Ababa today.

During the meeting, the Minister briefed the Managing Director on Ethiopia’s sustained reform momentum and the government's focus as well as the updates on the strategic priorities for the upcoming Country Partnership Framework, according to Ministry of Finance.

For her part, the WB Operations Managing Director congratulated the government on its strong reform performance and positive economic outlook and reaffirmed continued support to advance Ethiopia’s reform agenda and long-term development goals