Column
The Ministry of Finance’s recent disclosure that Ethiopia’s total public debt has climbed to $51.8 billion has reignited critical conversations about the country's macroeconomic health. Of this sum, external debt accounts for the lion's share at over $33 billion, while domestic debt stands at $18.3 billion....
The House of Peoples’ Representatives (parliament) presents an important moment to reflect on the country’s economic direction, governance practices, and digital future. The agenda items expected to be discussed are not merely routine legislative matters, they carry significant implications for Ethiopia’s long term development and institutional strength....
The opening of the EU, Ethiopia Business Forum in Addis Ababa this week arrives at a moment when ambition and necessity are converging in Ethiopias economic trajectory. Bringing together investors, policymakers, and business leaders, the forum signals renewed confidence from European partners. Yet beyond the ceremonial speeches and panel discussions lies a more consequential question: can Ethiopia convert diplomatic goodwill into tangible, sustained economic transformation?...
