FSD Ethiopia

We help build strong and inclusive financial markets that contribute to the economic growth and development of Ethiopia.

Funded by @FCDOGovUK @gatesfoundation

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

እንኳን ለ2019 ዓ.ም. አዲሱ ዓመት በሰላም አደረሳችሁ! 🌼

Happy Ethiopian New Year!

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

On the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, FSD Ethiopia extends warm wishes to all Muslims observing the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Mawlid al-Nabi.

መልካም የመውሊድ በዓል!

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

FSD Ethiopia invites qualified and experienced event management firms to submit proposals for a one-year framework agreement covering event planning, logistics, branding, photography, videography, and media coordination.

Learn More: https://t.co/OEWOryrQdM

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

FSD Ethiopia invites qualified firms and service providers to submit 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to support Ethiopia’s emerging sustainable securities market.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/OEWOryrQdM

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

FSD Ethiopia invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 to join a non-exclusive pool of capital-market specialists for potential short- and medium-term assignments.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/OEWOryrQdM

[Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) @ESXEthiopia]

Yesterday, ESX, in collaboration with @IFC_org , hosted a workshop on invoice discounting & electronic receivables platforms in Ethiopia. The feasibility study behind it was conducted with @FSDEthiopia .
Thank you to all participants for your valuable insights!

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

FSD Ethiopia joined hands with partners through emerging Global Islamic Climate Finance Alliance, an initiative focused on strengthening role of Islamic finance in climate resilience, sustainable development & energy transition.

Full Update: https://t.co/jsHi883M74

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: FSD Ethiopia is looking for an experienced and strategic 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 to lead the design, delivery, and oversight of a high-impact programme portfolio.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/VKDQ8yeXAY

[Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) @ESXEthiopia]

@ESXEthiopia and @CMAEthiopia, in partnership with @FSDEthiopia and the Sustainable Africa Fund, are conducting a two-day training on sustainable securities frameworks, disclosure requirements, and ESG-focused market practices to support the growth of the capital market ecosystem

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Wishing all Ethiopians a peaceful and reflective Patriots’ Day.

መልካም የአርበኞች በዓል!

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

The second panel discussion at FSD Ethiopia’s International Women’s Day 2026 event—titled “Advancing Women’s Leadership, Strengthening Ethiopia’s Financial Ecosystem”—focused on the role of women’s leadership in building stronger financial institutions and more resilient markets.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

The first panel discussion at FSD Ethiopia’s International Women’s Day 2026 event—titled “Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways”—examined how Ethiopia can close the gender gap in its rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

Today, FSD Ethiopia convened leaders from across the financial sector in Addis Ababa to celebrate International Women’s Day. Delivering the welcoming remarks, Hikmet, CEO of FSDE, highlighted expanding access to financial services must be accompanied by meaningful use and trust.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

At 2nd Climate Finance Summit, a panel moderated by Cecilia Bjerborn Murai (FSD Africa) with Hana Tehelku (ECMA) & Yodit Kassa (ESX) explored how Ethiopia is embedding sustainability into emerging capital market — positioning it to mobilise private capital for climate investment.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

At the #ClimateFinanceSummit, AU Commissioner Moses Vilakati urged stronger domestic financial systems and private capital mobilisation as Africa prepares for #COP32.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

The focus now: turning policy ambition into large-scale implementation.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

A fireside chat between Dawit Woubeshet (World Bank) and Misganaw Eyasu (Ministry of Planning and Development) at the Climate Finance Summit explored Ethiopia’s NDC 3.0, targeting a 70% emissions reduction by 2035.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

Moderated by Mark Napier (CEO, FSD Africa) with Dr. Nina Hissen-Wright (FCDO), Daniel Ogbonnaya (GGGI), and Edmond Rhys Jones (BCG), the discussion stressed moving from targets to transactions to unlock climate investment.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

Panel discussion at the Second Climate Finance Summit explored how Africa can mobilise private capital for climate action ahead of COP32.

[FSD Ethiopia @FSDEthiopia]

Opening the Second Climate Finance Summit, FSD Ethiopia CEO Hikmet Abdella called for Ethiopia to shift from reliance on grants toward domestic capital, partnerships, and innovative finance as the country prepares for COP32.