The Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Dr. Eyob Tekalign, met with major global institutional investors this week during the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

The high-level dialogue, hosted by Standard Bank Group, brought together leading investors from Europe, the U.S., and Africa to discuss the economic and policy landscape across the continent. Dr. Eyob led a dedicated session focusing on Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reforms, growth prospects, and investment landscape.

International investors sought details on Ethiopia's growth trajectory, inflation management, balance of payments, and planned foreign exchange reforms. Governor Eyob provided a thorough overview of the country’s reform agenda, emphasizing the NBE's commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability, modernizing the financial sector, and boosting investor confidence.

He stressed that the reforms are designed to achieve price and external stability, advance financial inclusion, and transition toward a market-determined foreign exchange system. The Governor reaffirmed that the NBE’s monetary policy remains focused on disciplined liquidity management, gradually reducing inflation to single digits, and supporting resilient economic growth.

The meeting successfully reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to its reform path and deepened the dialogue between its policymakers and the international investment community. This engagement underscores the NBE's efforts to strengthen global partnerships and showcase Ethiopia as a competitive investment destination in Africa.