Guest Contribution

Ethiopia’s Next Great Dam Should Be for Forex

Just as GERD turned the Nile into a reservoir of power, diaspora deposits and investments could become the country’s next dam, a reservoir of financial stability.

Can Transforming Workplace Groups into SACCOs Make a Difference in Ethiopia’s Financial Landscape?

SACCOs are widely recognized in many developing economies as a tool for financial inclusion, particularly in rural areas where traditional banks are not available.

Diaspora Dollars vs. Global Rules: Why Ethiopia Must Choose Compliance for Remittance

Digital remittance providers must comply with overlapping federal and state licensing regimes, often relying on partnerships with regulated banks to operate legally.

Without Anchor Firms, Small Businesses Stay Small. So Do Economies

When anchors are in place, SMEs have somewhere to sell, banks have confidence to lend, and investors can see an industry rather than a collection of pilots.

How Ethiopia’s Central Bank Plans to Keep Prices in Check Without a Credit Cap

NBE is trading rigid credit limits for a market-driven system built on real, inflation-adjusted interest rates.

The Test Ethiopia’s Banks Can’t Afford to Fail

Patriotic appeals by regulators won’t keep money in Ethiopia’s banks. Trust will. Diaspora savings need safety, transparency, and confidence or deposits will bypass local banks altogether.

Ethiopian Startups Chase Green Innovation. Investors Stay Away

Rooftops in the outskirts of Addis Ababa shine with solar panels, but most Ethiopian climate startups still remain stuck in pilot mode. The missing ingredient appears not to be ideas, but finance.

Starting a Real Estate Business in Ethiopia: Cost Breakdown & Guide

A guide that looks to outline what it takes to launch a real estate business in Ethiopia via land acquisition and construction of a G+10 mixed-use building.