FSD Ethiopia

03/12/2025

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19/05/2024

May 19th marked two year since the launch of FSD Ethiopia. In that time, we've worked to strengthen sustainable financial markets through strategic partnerships. While more progress is still needed, we're grateful for the collaboration we've received. Looking ahead, we remain committed to cross-sector cooperation to build a more equitable financial system that promotes widespread opportunity. We look forward to continuing our efforts to drive meaningful impact in the years to come.

29/04/2024

📢 Save the date!

The 7th East Africa Finance Summit is just around the corner, taking place on May 9th and 10th, 2024. Co-organized by the i-Capital Africa Institute, Addis Ababa University, the Association of Ethiopian Insurers, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC, the event promises to delve into the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping the financial landscape in Ethiopia, East Africa, and beyond. FSD Ethiopia strategic partner for this event, alongside the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority - የኢትዮጵያ የካፒታል ገበያ ባለስልጣን.

14/03/2024

Henok Mekuria, Manager of Digital Product Sales at Cooperative Bank of Oromia, highlights the specific obstacles faced by women when seeking loans from financial institutions in Ethiopia. These challenges encompass mandatory collateral requirements, limited access to microloans, and the absence of a credit history, all of which pose significant barriers to women in obtaining loans, according to him.

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14/03/2024

Belayhun Aragaw, the Director of Agent and Merchant Management at Ethio Telecom, shared his experience with Telebirr, stating that over 92 percent of women successfully repaid their loans on time when accessing loans through the digital credit service provided by Telebirr.

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14/03/2024

Belayhun Aragaw, the Director of Agent and Merchant Management at ethio telecom, shares his organization's experience in promoting women's financial inclusion. One of the strategies adopted by his company is to offer devices at subsidized prices and with installment options, aiming to empower women and ensure their inclusion in the financial sector.

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14/03/2024

A panel discussion on barriers and opportunities for women's financial inclusion in Africa is about to begin, featuring industry experts. Join us now: https://rb.gy/m8q324

14/03/2024

Ibrahim M. Hussein, Country Coordinator, Digital Transformation for Development, UNCDF, in his keynote speech, reflects on barriers and opportunities for women's financial inclusion in Ethiopia and Africa. He highlights several key challenges, including limited access to credit, the lack of financial products tailored to women's needs, high unemployment rates, and the lack of proper identification systems. These barriers significantly hinder women's ability to access finance and participate fully in the economy, according to him.
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14/03/2024

FSD Ethiopia's Seventh Knowledge Series, organized in collaboration with FinEquity Africa, has just begun. The event focuses on the theme of "Barriers and Opportunities for Women's Financial Inclusion in Africa." To join virtually [https://rb.gy/m8q324]

14/03/2024

Happening today: Join us today for the FSD Ethiopia's Seventh Knowledge Series event, held in partnership with FinEquity Africa. This engaging half-day forum brings together key stakeholders to exchange insights and collaborate on strategies to enhance women's access across different sectors. Don't miss out! Join us virtually: [https://rb.gy/m8q324].