From Badge to Blueprint: Why Ethiopia’s Capital Market Needs More Than a License

Ethiopia’s capital market has opened. But licenses, listings, or exchange memberships do not make a functioning market. Skills, systems, and trust do. Institutions must urgently define their roles.

August 23, 2025

Eyasu Theodros

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Eyasu Theodros

Eyasu Theodros is a U.S.-licensed financial advisor serving global diaspora clients. He provides investment and retirement guidance to professionals across the U.S. and advises financial institutions on diaspora behavior, trust dynamics, and inclusive financial system design.

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