Issue 259: Open Doors, High Hurdles
Ethiopia is easing access to parts of its economy, but this week’s stories suggest that opening a door is only the first step.
🏦 Two foreign banks have applied to enter Ethiopia through greenfield investments.
💳 Financial inclusion is growing, but only 21% of adults made transactions in 2025 despite 66% owning an account.
📊 Economists are questioning the credibility of inflation data and the central bank’s policy framework.
🌍 Ethiopian exporters still cannot meet Alibaba’s requirements to access its global marketplace.
💰 AAU has ETB 537 million in unsettled advances and receivables.
Plus, September’s Policy Monitor tracks five regulatory shifts reshaping who can invest, save, teach and participate.
Stay Ahead with Shega Weekly.
https://shorturl.at/IFF5G
Ethiopia is easing access to parts of its economy, but this week’s stories suggest that opening a door is only the first step.
🏦 Two foreign banks have applied to enter Ethiopia through greenfield investments.
💳 Financial inclusion is growing, but only 21% of adults made transactions in 2025 despite 66% owning an account.
📊 Economists are questioning the credibility of inflation data and the central bank’s policy framework.
🌍 Ethiopian exporters still cannot meet Alibaba’s requirements to access its global marketplace.
💰 AAU has ETB 537 million in unsettled advances and receivables.
Plus, September’s Policy Monitor tracks five regulatory shifts reshaping who can invest, save, teach and participate.
Stay Ahead with Shega Weekly.
https://shorturl.at/IFF5G