The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued Directive No. SBB/95/2025, introducing a fully risk-based capital adequacy framework for Ethiopian banks. This directive marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in the sector in over a decade…
Overview The Federal Government of Ethiopia has introduced a major reform to its investment incentive framework, marking a decisive policy shift from broad, automatic tax holidays toward a sector-specific, performance-based system. The reform aims to…
Quick Summary Ethiopia has just taken a historic step by opening its banking industry to foreign investors. The new Banking Business Proclamation No. 1360/2025 allows reputable international banks and investors to participate directly in Ethiopia’s f…
Ethiopia is laying the groundwork for a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) governance, combining policy leadership with emerging legal safeguards. While there is no single, all-encompassing AI law yet, the government is steadily developing a coo…
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has enacted a landmark piece of legislation: Startup Proclamation No. 1396/2025, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's strategy to become an innovation-driven economy. This Proclamation is designed to fo…
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