India’s DPI Flywheel: From Payment Rails to the Last Mile
By Abel Taddele India’s progress in digital financial inclusion is often described through its technology platforms. But what stands out more clearly is the system behind them: i
The Digital East: Lessons from India’s Financial Revolution for Ethiopia’s Path to Inclusion
By Abel Taddele I recently returned from a benchmarking visit to India, where I had the opportunity to look beyond the country’s well-known technology hubs and engage with its ru
Growing Ethiopia’s Insurance Market: From Reform to Real Impact
By Abel Taddele Ethiopia’s insurance sector is at an inflection point. Premium volumes are rising, regulatory reforms are advancing, and conversations about modernisation are gai
Designing Digital Finance Markets That Work for Women
By Sinidu Fekadu and Hana Hailu Ethiopia’s digital finance ecosystem is expanding rapidly. Mobile money accounts increased from 12.2 million in 2020 to 139.5 million in 2025, whi
Financial Sector Leaders Convene to Advance Women’s Digital FinancialInclusion in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2026 FSD Ethiopia convened policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and development partners in Addis Ababa on Tuesday to mark International Women
FSD Ethiopia Hosts Second Climate Finance Summit Ahead of COP32
Addis Ababa, March 05, 2026: FSD Ethiopia successfully hosted its Second Climate Finance Summit in Addis Ababa, bringing together nearly 200 participants from government institutio
FSD Ethiopia and Partners Host Insurance Industry Workshop to Advance Market Reform and Inclusion
Addis Ababa | November 11, 2025: The Association of Ethiopian Insurers, in collaboration with FSD Ethiopia and FSD Africa under the Risk, Resilience and Regulatory Lab (R3Lab) init
Greening Ethiopia’s Capital Markets: Pathways to Green Investment and Enhanced Reporting
Official Side Event | Africa Climate Summit 2 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Venue: Room F2, Addis International Convention Center, Addis
Unlocking Women’s Potential Through Finance and Capital Markets
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Today, at the Skylight Hotel, FSD Ethiopia, alongside the G7 partnership for women’s digital financial inclusion , AfDB and World Bankhosted anInternati
First Annual Climate Finance Summit: A Key Step Towards Building a Green, Resilient Economy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – [December 19, 2024] – Today, FSD Ethiopia officially launched its First Annual Climate Finance Summit, bringing together government officials, private s
