IFC affirms continued support to Ethiopia’s Economic reform

Addis Ababa, December 11, 2020 (FBC) – Minister of Trade and Industry, Melaku Alebel, met yesterday with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) delegation led by Cheick-Oumar Sylla, IFC Country Manager for Ethiopia.

During the meeting, the Minister said that IFC’s financial support to Ethiopia shows its commitment to help the country achieve its economic goals and accomplish its ongoing reform agenda. IFC is a member of the World Bank Group.

Melaku also called on IFC to share its knowledge and technology-based technical expertise with Ethiopia and help the country tap its potential to realize economic growth.

IFC’s Country Manager, Cheick-Oumar Sylla, said he was heartened by Ethiopia’s ongoing reform efforts and pledged to continue supporting the country to achieve its economic growth through financial and advisory services support for private sector development.