Ethiopia targets $2.4bn deals to signal frontier market reform push

Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia. © Unsplash
Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia. © Unsplash
  • Ethiopia seeks $2.4bn investment deals at March forum
  • Reforms aim to restore investor confidence and boost FDI

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAEthiopia aims to secure more than $2.4 billion in investment agreements at a global forum later this month as the government intensifies efforts to reposition the country as a reform-driven frontier market.

Authorities say the planned commitments are expected to emerge from the fourth “Invest in Ethiopia” International Investment Forum, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from March 26 to 27.

  • Ethiopia seeks $2.4bn investment deals at March forum
  • Reforms aim to restore investor confidence and boost FDI

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAEthiopia aims to secure more than $2.4 billion in investment agreements at a global forum later this month as the government intensifies efforts to reposition the country as a reform-driven frontier market.

Authorities say the planned commitments are expected to emerge from the fourth “

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