Addis ababa: The Government of Ethiopia has officially launched the Ethiopian Integrated Sustainable Financing Framework (E-ISFF) together with a new Country Platform in Addis Ababa, marking a major shift in how the country coordinates development financing. The launch event, held at the Skylight Hotel, brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and international development partners to align domestic and external financial resources with Ethiopia's long-term development priorities.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, stated that the framework is a key result of Ethiopia's ongoing reform agenda aimed at strengthening the economy and modernizing public institutions. She explained that the E-ISFF is designed to integrate all sources of financing-public, private, and international-into a single coordinated system aligned with national priorities.
The Country Platform will act as the implementation hub, improving coordination among stakeholders and supporting the mobilization of funds for priority projects. The government will also use a Sector Working Group Milestone Tracker to monitor progress and address implementation challenges.
Officials from the Ministry of Planning and Development said the framework will help translate national development goals into actionable, investable projects by enabling sector ministries to move from identifying needs to preparing bankable project pipelines. Samuel Doe, Resident Representative of the UNDP, described the initiative as a shift toward greater national ownership of development financing, noting that more than 80 countries have adopted similar integrated approaches to move from short-term budgeting to long-term strategic financing.
Wondwosen Getaneh, a lead expert on the framework, outlined its financing pillars, including strengthening domestic resource mobilization through improved tax systems, expanding private sector participation through capital markets and public-private partnerships, and leveraging diaspora contributions through structured investment tools such as bonds and investment facilities.
Development partners expressed support for the initiative and encouraged strong implementation. The government reaffirmed its commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure the framework delivers a more resilient, inclusive, and nationally driven development pathway for Ethiopia.