Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda is a well-coordinated response and blueprint to propel the country’s economic progress. This agenda, crafted through a process of taking stock of our successes; an in-depth review of key bottlenecks and design of adequate remedies, outlines macro-economic, structural, and sectoral reforms that will pave the path for jobs and inclusive growth.

Improving Ethiopia’s investment climate is a key part of Ethiopia’s New Horizon of Hope Action plan for Jobs. Ethiopia has the demographic dividend, demand, and a committed government. Ethiopia has also invested significantly in physical infrastructure in the past two decades.

A smart approach to regulation that balances efficiency and promotion of legitimate policy objectives will expand the horizon of possibilities for businesses. The Initiative will address prioritized policy, regulatory and administrative reforms that lower unjustified costs, increased investment, business formation and greater productivity.