Gender Integration as a Market Systems Strategy: Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion
By Sinidu Fekadu Women’s financial inclusion is an essential pathway to women’s economic empowerment in Ethiopia. When women can access, use, and benefit from appropriate finan
Ethiopia’s Open Finance Future Is Closer Than It Looks
By Abel Taddele Ethiopia’s digital finance story is no longer only about access to mobile money. It is becoming a story about data, who generates and controls it, and whether
From Inception to Enduring Impact
On 9 July 2026, FSD Ethiopia convened its Stakeholder Summit under the theme “From Inception to Enduring Impact,” bringing together government leaders, regulators, development
FSD Ethiopia Joins Hands Through Global Islamic Climate Finance Alliance
FSD Ethiopia has joined hands with partners through the emerging Global Islamic Climate Finance Alliance (GICFA), a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening the role of
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
