AECF Launches REACT 2.0 to Fund Ethiopian Renewable Energy Productive-Use Technologies

REACT 2.0 opens applications for Ethiopian firms working on PUE tech like irrigation, cooling, solar energy, and milling. Up to $400k grants available via milestone-based funding.

A State-Backed Health Platform Enters Ethiopia’s Digital Space, Startups Fear Tilted Field

A government-backed all in one health app is shaking up Ethiopia’s digital health sector having onboarded nearly 1,900 health service providers, a few weeks into launch. Startups brace for impact.

Ethiopia Plans $520 Million in FX Auctions Until March

Ethiopia’s central bank to inject $520M into FX market through Dec–Mar auctions as birr shows measured depreciation

Ethio Telecom, Awash Bank Introduce New Financial Service Suite Including Salary Loans Up to 1M Bir

Ethio Telecom and Awash Bank launch Tilla, a new micro-credit and savings service on Telebirr. Loans range from 15-day micro credit to salary loans up to 1M Birr.

Moving from Fragmented, Program-specific Interventions to Building Truly Resilient, People-centered, Community-led Health Systems

Ethiopia’s health reforms will only succeed if communities are at the center. Addis Tamire (M.D) shares why systems must reflect people’s realities, not the other way around.

Ethiopia Bets on Cluster Farming Again as ATI Launches New Expanded Phase

Ethiopia’s ACC2 pushes for market-oriented farming & climate-resilient crops. Success depends on bridging mechanization, improved seeds, and fertilizer gaps