The transformation illustrates how disciplined policy sequencing can convert scarcity into sustained economic growth. Nearly three-quarters of public spending is absorbed by recurrent costs, leaving only about a quarter for capital investment. I took the opportunity to inform the Prime Minister about the enormous opportunity Ethiopia had to expand its manufacturing sector. The Corruption Paradox: From Crackdown to ComplicityNo assessment of Ethiopia’s structural economic weaknesses would be complete without examining the role of corruption. The Industrial Sector: Manufacturing vs. ConstructionThe industrial sector consists of manufacturing and construction.

Source: Ethiopian News March 21, 2026 02:46 UTC