Ethiopia Encourages French Companies Investment 

Addis Ababa, May 20, 2021 (Walta) – Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, and Yasmin Wohabrebbi, State Minister of Finance discussed with MEDEF International, the biggest employers’ association in France.

The Minister briefs the investors about the comprehensive reform measures the government of Ethiopia is taking.

He also elaborates on how the home-grown economic reform program being implemented in Ethiopia and about measures being taken by the government to correct macro-economic imbalances. 

State Minister Yasmin for her part explained the vast array of resources that Ethiopia offered for investment in the area of agriculture, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, and other sectors, and encouraged French investors to continue looking into the untapped investment potential and incentives in the country.

Representatives of over 25 French companies attended the meeting, according to the Ministry of Finance.