Ethiopia High-level Delegation Hold Productive Discussions with WB, IMF and Kuwait Fund
A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide, held productive discussions with Ndiame Diop, World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, during the 2025 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings.
Members of the delegation included Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Teklewold Atnafu, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister and other senior officials.
The two sides exchanged views on Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms, the progress of current projects, and key priority areas for future collaboration.
Minister Ahmed expressed his appreciation for the World Bank’s substantial technical and financial support, acknowledging its pivotal role in advancing Ethiopia’s ambitious development agenda.
He provided an update on the implementation of pro-poor reforms and emphasized the importance of continued World Bank support to sustain reform momentum.
Author summary: Ethiopia delegation meets with World Bank and IMF officials.