Ethiopia has attracted $4.5 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the 2024/25 fiscal year, representing a 15% increase from the previous year and the highest FDI inflow in the country's history.
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) reported that manufacturing, agriculture, and technology sectors received the largest share of investments, with significant contributions from Chinese, Indian, Turkish, and European investors.
Commissioner Hanna Arayaselassie highlighted the role of Ethiopia's industrial parks in attracting investment. "Our 13 operational industrial parks have become magnets for foreign investors, offering world-class infrastructure, competitive incentives, and access to a young, trainable workforce," she said.
The technology sector saw the most dramatic growth, with FDI in tech doubling year-over-year as Ethiopia positions itself as a future tech hub for East Africa.
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