Ethiopia's Citizen-Centric Financial Reform

This indicates that the government's financial policies are focused on improving the real lives of its citizens.

The Harari Regional Council will hold its first regular meeting of the 7th term on Meskerem 22, according to the Ethiopian calendar, to discuss current issues.

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Ethiopia has begun securing food sovereignty through agricultural reforms and transforming dormant national resources and heritage into new economic drivers.

It is also pursuing national innovation in various aspects by introducing a digital economy and modernizing its industrial structure.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed personally welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Bole International Airport, commencing diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tirune stated at the opening of the Financial Forum 2026 that Ethiopia's financial reforms focus on transforming citizens' lives, not just statistical achievements.

This reform aims to provide tangible benefits to farmers, youth, women entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises, and to modernize the entire financial sector through financial inclusion strategies, housing finance systems, capital market expansion, and digital transformation.

Changes in financial policy, such as increased exports and expanded foreign exchange reserves, are driving improvements in economic indicators and investment conditions.

These efforts are leading to increased exports, expanded foreign exchange reserves, and improved government revenue, while also contributing to alleviating inflationary pressures and resolving obstacles to private investment.

In addition to easing inflationary pressures, the focus is on developing support measures for vulnerable groups, such as enhancing farmer productivity, fostering youth entrepreneurship, and increasing loans for women.

Prior to this, a farewell event for existing members is scheduled for September 21. Following the oath-taking of new members, important agenda items such as the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the appointment of the governor and cabinet members will be addressed.

This aims to leverage regional advantages to accelerate development and strengthen governance.

To resolve the chaos caused by the process of realizing the rule of law and to establish a predictable national system, there was an urgent need for institutions to transform into institutionalized and professional bodies.

The Ethiopian government is modernizing public institutions, which are public assets, to transform them into structures that communicate with the public.

In this process, when introducing technology, it is optimized to suit Ethiopia's political context and circumstances, and dialogue among citizens with different identities is led through reconciliation and communication committees.

A predictable national system provides a foundation for the government to focus on development and prosperity rather than just crisis management, and building institutions that provide equal and prompt public services to everyone is essential.

This is an important moment that emphasizes overcoming internal and external challenges, respecting diversity, and the power of unity.

Ethiopia is pursuing a reform of integration where all components come together as one through the 'Medemer' philosophy.

To achieve this, it is implementing inclusive political policies, such as releasing political prisoners and encouraging their return. It is also addressing conflicts and taking key steps toward national integration and reconciliation through the participation of opposition forces in the cabinet and the establishment of a national consultative committee.

Scholars and experts participated in this forum to explore ways to elevate the values of Irreecha—forgiveness, love, and peace—to national values. The discussions will be used as reference material for future government policies.

This is achieved by utilizing dialogue platforms for regional and national dispute resolution and proposing a roundtable discussion model for modern problem-solving.

These festivals serve as platforms for integration in Ethiopia's society, where diverse ethnic groups and languages coexist, and, like the Demera festival, emphasize the will to achieve common goals.

This means creating a new narrative for harmony and integration instead of adversarial narratives.