Great Rift Valley Summit Crowns Lifeline Addis with $150,000 Prize

The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is an initiative by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund.

Ethiopia’s Government Falls Short of IMF Indicative Target for Safety Net Program Contribution

The fifth phase of the safety net program, lasting until 2026, was launched in 2021 with the hopes of helping up to nine million people economically vulnerable Ethiopians annually.

No More Screenshot Hassles as Dashen Bank’s Super App Changes the Game

The Super App doesn’t stop at payments. It introduces a suite of features designed to meet the diverse needs of modern banking customers.

Why Copying Could Be a Way Forward for Small Businesses in Ethiopia

"Imitation extends beyond individual learning and survival—it’s woven into the fabric of industries, economies, and cultures."

What Ethiopian Banks Can Do to Increase Digital Financial Adoption

Commercial banks have significant opportunities to drive DFS adoption from within.

Financial Inclusion Goes Beyond Just Opening New Accounts

A bank account opened by physically visiting a branch and later linked to a phone is not the end goal of financial inclusion.