Ethiopia -World Bank Discuss New Partnership Framework

Addis Ababa, October 12, 2026 (ENA) —The Ethiopian delegation met with Dr. Ndiamé Diop, World Bank Vice President, to review the strong partnership between Ethiopia and the World Bank and to set priorities for the next phase of cooperation.

According to the social media post by the National Bank of Ethiopia, Discussions centered on the new Country Partnership Framework.

Priority areas included sustaining macroeconomic stability, growing a competitive private sector and exports, modernizing agriculture with climate-smart value chains, expanding sustainable infrastructure and regional energy integration, and strengthening human development and social protection.

 

The delegation also sought continued technical support for COP32 preparations and faster implementation across the portfolio.

 

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to deliver tangible results for the Ethiopian people.