The World Bank Group’s (WBG) focus is to assist Ethiopia in forging an inclusive and sustainable growth path, supporting the Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda and 10-Year Development Plan. The WBG prioritizes human capital development, focusing on expansion of basic education, improved youth employment, and enhanced access to markets. Efforts are designed to foster structural transformation and equip the workforce for the future. The WBG is also enhancing resilience and social inclusiveness, expanding social safety nets and investing in sustainable landscapes.

As of Sept. 20, the World Bank portfolio consists of 45 operations (35 national, 10 regional) with commitments of $16.15 billion, ($12.85 billion IDA, $2.43 billion regional integration, and $0.86 billion trust funds). Project areas include agriculture, sustainable land management, healthcare, education, water, and sanitation, energy, transportation, digital development, and trade logistics.

IDA is the largest provider of development assistance, with financial support and evidence-based analytics and advisory services to enhance decision-making and policy implementation. Since FY 2015, IDA has committed $24.3 billion, driving structural transformation and improving living standards.

IFC’s portfolio was $357 million (Aug. 31, 2025), with an advisory portfolio of $41.8 million, covering agribusiness, manufacturing, renewable energy, digital connectivity, financial services, and inclusive finance focusing on SMEs. IFC focuses on sectors that address constraints to growth while promoting inclusion, sustainability, and job creation.

MIGA has a gross exposure of $1.03 billion (Aug. 31, 2025), spanning telecom and manufacturing sectors, including the first privately owned telecommunications network with a unified telecommunication service license, sunflower and soya bean oil manufacturing/distribution plant, flour and pasta manufacturing plant, and seed-oil refining and solvent extraction facilities.

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