Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide has articulated a comprehensive vision for the nation’s financial future, positioning the newly established stock market as a cornerstone for global economic integration. In his address, Minister Shide emphasized that a well-regulated and transparent capital market ecosystem is fundamental to aligning Ethiopia with international financial standards and attracting foreign investment.
The Minister detailed how the market framework would provide international investors with “clarity, consistency, and confidence” through diverse investment vehicles including government securities, corporate bonds, equities, and specialized infrastructure instruments. This structured access to Ethiopia’s productive economic sectors represents a significant shift in the country’s approach to global finance.
Shide stressed the critical importance of inter-institutional coordination in building what he described as a “credible, resilient, and transparent financial ecosystem.” He outlined the government’s responsibility to establish fiscal and financial architecture that efficiently directs capital toward its highest value applications while enabling citizen participation in national economic growth.
Beyond immediate financial infrastructure, the Minister framed this initiative as financing Ethiopia’s future—envisioning a “stable, dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable” economic trajectory. He specifically highlighted infrastructure development as a priority area where capital markets could have transformative impact, signaling a strategic alignment between market mechanisms and national development goals.