Ethiopia plans to seek more than USD 2.4 billion in new investment commitments during the Fourth “Invest in Ethiopia 2026” Forum, scheduled for March 26 - 27, 2026, in Addis Ababa.

The forum will take place at the Skylight Hotel under the theme “Ethiopia is Ready for Investment.” It is being organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and international development partners. Organizers said the event is intended to support Ethiopia’s efforts to expand foreign direct investment inflows and strengthen engagement with global investors.

Officials said Ethiopia currently ranks second in Africa in foreign direct investment inflows and described the forum as a platform to attract large investors and finalize investment agreements. More than 800 international investors, business leaders, and policymakers are expected to attend.

Organizers also referenced outcomes from last year’s third edition, which brought together 750 participants from 58 countries and led to investment agreements worth more than USD 1.6 billion with five companies in the mining and solar energy sectors. Officials said those projects have since moved into operations, with some exporting to international markets.

The Ministry of Finance said ongoing economic reforms are focused on improving the business environment and increasing private sector participation. The World Bank noted recent macroeconomic stabilization efforts and changes to sector access as part of the reform process.

In addition to the main forum, a Public-Private Dialogue is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at the Skylight Hotel to facilitate discussion between government and private sector representatives on investment climate measures.

Source: Fana BC