DPM Temesgen Encouraged by Commission’s Efforts to Position Ethiopia as Competitive Destination for Investment

Addis Ababa: The efforts being underway at the Ethiopian Investment Commission will help position Ethiopia as a competitive destination for investment, Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia Temesgen Tiruneh remarked.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Deputy Prime Minister made the remark in his comment posted on social media regarding his visit to the Ethiopian Investment Commission today.

“Today, we had the opportunity to visit the Ethiopian Investment Commission and witness firsthand the important work it is doing to strengthen Ethiopia’s investment climate. Over the years, the Commission has undertaken meaningful reforms that are making a real difference,” he explained.

Temesgen added, “We saw an institution embracing international standards and leveraging modern digital tools to deliver high-quality customer service.”

These efforts are not just improving efficiency-they are helping position Ethiopia as a competitive destination for investment, the Deputy PM underlined.

Appreciating the broader macroeconomic reforms, he said, “we are now seeing tangible results, including a significant increase in foreign direct investment over the first nine months of the fiscal year.”

Looking ahead, Temesgen pointed out, “we have asked the Commission to sharpen its focus-promoting targeted investment opportunities and accelerating investment flows in line with our national economic priorities. Because when we create the right conditions for investment, we create jobs, spark innovation, and unlock the full potential of our economy.”