Ethiopia

country at a glance

Population	94.1	2013
GDP	$47.5	2013
GDP growth	10.5%	2013
Inflation	8.1%	2013
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The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards in Ethiopia. Goals include promoting rapid economic growth and improving service delivery. Read More »

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Addis Ababa
Gelila Woodeneh
Communications Officer
+011-5-176000

Africa Avenue
(Bole Road)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

gwoodeneh@worldbank.org

Washington
R. Gregory Toulmin
Country Program Coordinator
+1-202-458-1747

1818 H Street NW
Washington DC 20433

rtoulmin@worldbank.org

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Generating Wealth through the Oil, Gas and Mining Industry in Ethiopia

January 26, 2015 — A recent report and discussion forum explored the benefits and challenges of developing the country’s natural resources. Read More »
- Event: Ethiopia Extractive Industries Forum
Report: Poverty in Ethiopia Down 33 Percent

January 20, 2015 — Agricultural growth is one of the main drivers of poverty reduction in the country since 2000, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Poverty Assessment. Read More »
Increasing Health and Well Being Among Ethiopia’s Poorest Girls

November 17, 2014 — Powering Up Biruh Tesfa literacy program has helped more than 3,000 girls who live in low-income areas of Addis Ababa. Read More »
World Bank’s Pledge to the Horn of Africa

November 3, 2014 — During a visit to four African countries, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim pledged $1.8 billion to the Horn of Africa, and an additional $100 million to speed up deployment of foreign health workers to fight the Ebola epidemic. Read More »
- Press Release: Leaders Commit Billions to the Horn of Africa
Supporting Regional Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa

October 27, 2014 — A new World Bank report analyzes the critical factors contributing to regional instability and vulnerability in the Horn of Africa. Read More »

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PROJECT

Attracting Investment to Create Jobs

The Competitiveness and Job Creation Project aims to increase job creation by attractive investments and improving competitiveness of enterprises in industrial and domestic industries. Read More »

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REPORT

Reducing Corruption in Ethiopia

As part of efforts to combat corruption in Ethiopia, this study assesses the perception of corruption risk held by foreign investors. Read More »

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LENDING

Ethiopia: Commitments by Fiscal Year (in millions of dollars)*

*Amounts include IBRD and IDA commitments

COUNTRY DATA

GDP growth (annual %)

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WHAT'S NEW

BRIEF

Pollution

Feb 02, 2015

FEATURE STORY

Can Ethiopia’s Resource Wealth Contribute to its Growth and Transformation?

Jan 26, 2015

PUBLICATION

Ethiopia Poverty Assessment

Jan 20, 2015

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BLOGS

Future Development Forecasts 2015
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Jan 05, 2015
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Dec 29, 2014

Why We’re Making a Stand for Resilient Landscapes in Lima
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Dec 03, 2014

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EVENTS

Impact Evaluation Workshop

Dec 09, 2014

Google Hangout: Minimum Wage Regulations in Emerging Markets

Nov 18, 2014

Accountancy Development for Results Global Conference 2014, Accountancy: Framing the Future

Nov 10, 2014

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Experts

Guang Z. Chen

Country Director for Ethiopia

Lars Christian Moller

Lead Economist and Program Leader, Ethiopia

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IN DEPTH

The World Bank’s Response to Ebola

The World Bank Group’s emergency response to the Ebola crisis is to help stop the spread of infections, improve public health systems throughout West Africa, and assist countries in coping with the economic impact.

International Development Association (IDA)

IDA is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing loans (called “credits”) and grants for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities, and improve people’s living conditions.

World Bank Africa Videos

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World Bank Live

Join global experts to discuss issues impacting your country or region. Have your say and get answers to today’s most pressing development questions.

Doing Business in Ethiopia

The Doing Business Project provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. See where Ethiopia ranks on the "Ease of Doing Business."