Bangkok:Ethiopia's delegation has engaged in bilateral meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster the country's fiscal and monetary reforms. These discussions occurred alongside the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Thailand.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Ethiopian delegation met separately with the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department and the Monetary and Capital Markets Department. The talks with the Fiscal Affairs Department aimed to enhance the Ministry of Finance's capacity, assess ongoing technical assistance, and identify further support opportunities that align with the Ministry's reform priorities.
In discussions with the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, the focus was on strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Bank of Ethiopia. The dialogue included a review of ongoing IMF technical assistance and consideration of additional support to further the central bank's reform agenda.
These engagements highlight Ethiopia's commitment to deepening cooperation with the IMF, improving the capacity of key economic institutions, and reinforcing ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms as noted by the Central Bank of Ethiopia.
