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If a 15-year-old Ethiopian Can Work, Why Can't They Open a Bank Account or Get a SIM Card Independently?

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5 million young Ethiopians are stuck between two laws, eligible to work, but locked out of banking. Time to align regulations and let 15-17-year-olds access formal financial services with safeguards.

July 24, 2025
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Tewodros Tassew

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Tewodros Tassew is a leading voice in the financial sector with more than a decade of experience in digital financial services (DFS), mobile money, and the digital economy.

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