Yonas Ayele

Yonas Ayele
Yonas Neguise Ayele is an Addis Ababa–based analyst specializing in energy policy, utility performance, and the nexus of electrification, fintech, and financial inclusion. He writes the Powered_UP Substack, translating complex technical reforms and finance issues into practical insights
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Ethiopia’s Next Financial Inclusion Strategy Must Be Geo-Enabled, Data-Driven, and People-Centered
Financial access has expanded, yet usage, equity, and reliability still lag. A map-first strategy and a National Financial Data Commons may help Ethiopia deliver real financial inclusion.
03 November 2025
By Yonas Ayele





