Ethiopia, IFC Explore Private Investment in Key Economic Sectors

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have discussed ways to mobilize private investment in key economic sectors, including affordable housing, energy transmission and agribusiness.

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Ethiopian delegation met with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC, to strengthen cooperation on private sector-led development initiatives.

The talks focused on attracting private capital to strategic sectors that are vital to Ethiopia’s economic transformation, infrastructure expansion and sustainable growth.

The engagement underscores Ethiopia’s efforts to attract international investment and expand private sector participation in key development areas, complementing public investment and supporting the country’s ongoing economic reforms.