The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has pledged to fully unleash the benefits of the nation's recent macroeconomic reforms, taking concrete steps to create a world-class environment and attract sustainable investment. The commitment to an accelerated, continuous reform agenda was strongly reaffirmed at the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum.

The EIC highlighted that the immediate focus is now on maximizing the impact of these high-level policy changes. The government implements on-the-ground measures that streamline regulations, boost transparency, and foster robust Public–Private Dialogue (PPD)—actions viewed as the core drivers for enhanced competitiveness and essential job creation.

"We have come a long way in improving Ethiopia’s business climate," stated Dr. Zeleke Temesgen, Commissioner of the EIC, underscoring the government’s determination to solidify a conducive and predictable environment for sustainable investment.

Ethiopia’s international partners strongly endorsed this path. The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) commended its Ethiopian counterparts as "reliable and solution-oriented partners" in tackling operational bottlenecks and deepening business improvements.

In a key display of this collaborative spirit, the Economic Advisor to the French Ambassador to Ethiopia highlighted the establishment of the Joint Working Group. This mechanism was celebrated as an exemplary way to swiftly address emerging issues and promote continuous, constructive engagement between government and private sector actors.

The session concluded with a united commitment to advance the implementation of these reforms and strengthen partnerships with development institutions and the private sector, solidifying Ethiopia’s vision for inclusive and sustainable growth.