Deep Dive

Visa at the Doorsteps of Ethiopia’s Payment Ecosystem

Visa has had a long-standing presence in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian banks relying on the payment giant to issue debit cards.

The Road to Digitalization in Ethiopia: Lessons from Fuel Stations

By Ibrahim Mamma and Endashaw Tesfaye  Since April 24, 2023, all 153 gas stations in Addis Ababa have started implementing

Ethiopia’s Refreshed National Financial Inclusion Strategy Unpacked

The National Bank of Ethiopia has updated Ethiopia’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, which was developed in 2021. While the official

Expanding Ethiopia’s Agent Networks Through Innovative Digital Solutions

By Yaa Asamoah Boateng Agent networks play a critical role in the uptake of digital financial services. They make financial

CIPE, Shega, Swaye Ventures Launch Research Study, Policy Brief

CIPE in partnership with Shega and Swaye Ventures Launch Research Study and Policy Brief on How to Unlock Access to

B2B Startup Taywan Eyes to Disrupt Merkato from Jijiga: Here is How

Amein Eskinder remembers the time when his grandmother used to be sick. She needed medication weekly, and he went out

Review of the Top 3 Online Marketplaces in Ethiopia: Qefira

By Dagmawi Demeke The buying and selling of goods online is no longer an alien concept in Ethiopia. Many businesses

Review of the Top 3 Online Marketplaces in Ethiopia: Engocha 

By Dagmawi Demeke Welcome to the second part of the three-part series of our review of the top three web-based