Ethiopia and the World Bank Group have reaffirmed their strong partnership and shared commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable economic transformation following high-level consultations held today in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, met with Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, and Ndiame Diop, World Bank Vice President for the East and Southern Africa Region, to review progress under Ethiopia's ongoing macroeconomic reform program and discuss priorities for sustaining growth and stability. Addis Ababa, February 11, 2026 (ENA)--The discussions focused on strengthening macroeconomic stability, accelerating private sector-led growth, and promoting inclusive development. She reaffirmed the World Bank Group's commitment to supporting Ethiopia's reform agenda and long-term development priorities, including scaling up support for private sector growth and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The high-level meeting forms part of an ongoing strategic dialogue between Ethiopia and the World Bank Group, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering inclusive growth, private sector-led development, and sustainable economic progress.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2026 15:33 UTC