The World Bank in Ethiopia

The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards in Ethiopia. Goals include promoting rapid economic growth and improving service delivery.

Regional Integration

Horn of Africa Initiative

Finance ministers from Horn of Africa countries welcomed the full participation of Sudan during their most recent roundtable.
Economic Update

Rebounding from COVID-19

More than a year into the pandemic, the latest economic analysis says Ethiopia is showing signs of economic recovery.
COVID-19

WBG Response in Africa

Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethiopia At-A-Glance

Ethiopia’s location gives it strategic dominance as a jumping off point in the Horn of Africa, close to the Middle East and its markets. Ethiopia is landlocked, bordering Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan, and has been using neighboring Djibouti's main port for the last two decades.

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Project

Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia

This project aims to increase access to reliable electricity for households, social institutions and enterprises throughout Ethiopia.

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Ousmane Dione

Country Director, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan

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In Depth

Mar 31, 2021

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CPIA Africa

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IDA in Africa

With IDA’s help, hundreds of millions of people have escaped poverty—through the creation of jobs, access to clean water, schools, roads, nutrition, electricity, and more.
World Bank Africa Multimedia

Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.