Munir Shemsu

The Fiscal Administration of a City: The Case of Addis Ababa with Intra-Continental Insights

The 33 billion birr invested in corridor development last year, a figure that could potentially double this year, was fully funded by the City Administration.

Reimagining Interoperability for Inclusive Payment Systems

EthSwitch is increasingly being assigned major responsibilities by the central bank to realize financial inclusivity targets.

World Bank Approves 700$ Million Credit to Clean Up Ethiopia’s Financial Sector

The project, set to conclude in four years, is closely linked to the series of economic reforms Ethiopia has been pursuing over the past few years.

Ethiopia Opens Financial Sector to Foreign Banks

Some members of parliament have raised concerns over the feasibility of opening the banking sector to foreign banks amid prevailing constraints.

Ethiopian Investors in Pharmaceutical, Real Estate, Manufacturing Demand Exemptions from Pending Property Tax

The highest property tax rates will be placed on owners who have failed to develop their land despite an extended period with rights to it.

Regulatory Hurdles Propel Ethiopian Fintech Startup to Neighboring Markets

The digital credit scene does not have a regulation governing the landscape, and current fintech players like Kifiya and even the likes of telebirr have to partner with banks to provide the service.