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13/01/2025

Addis Ababa, January 10, 2025 (FM C) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has officially launched the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector.

In a statement shared on his social media platform, the Prime Minister declared: “In a historic step for our economy and financial system, we have officially rung the bell to launch Ethiopia’s securities exchange.” This move is expected to accelerate economic growth and create a more structured investment environment.

Not the First Stock Exchange in Ethiopia

Contrary to popular belief, this is not Ethiopia’s first securities exchange. Ethiopia had an earlier form of a stock market in the 1960s, but it ceased operations following the nationalization policies of the Derg regime in the 1970s. The ESX is, therefore, a revival of Ethiopia’s capital market rather than a brand-new initiative.

Why the Ethiopian Securities Exchange Matters

With Ethiopia experiencing rapid economic growth, the launch of the ESX is expected to:

Facilitate Capital Raising: The exchange provides Ethiopian businesses with an organized platform to issue stocks and bonds, helping them attract investors.

Encourage Private Investment: Ethiopian and foreign investors will now have more opportunities to participate in the country’s economic progress.

Boost Economic Growth: A well-functioning stock market improves liquidity, encourages savings, and strengthens financial institutions.

Enhance Market Transparency: Regulated trading and financial disclosures will increase investor confidence and corporate accountability.

A Call for Investors

Ethiopia’s financial future looks promising, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged investors to participate in the stock exchange. “As Ethiopia lays the foundation for long-term financial stability and growth, we invite investors to seize this opportunity and help build a strong capital market,” he said.

With this launch, Ethiopia is taking a decisive step towards integrating with global financial markets and strengthening its financial ecosystem. The success of the ESX will depend on active participation from businesses, investors, and financial institutions, paving the way for a more dynamic and resilient economy.

Ref: https://addisinsight.net/2025/01/10/ethiopia-launches-the-ethiopian-securities-exchange-esx/

16/12/2024

🌱✨ It's Ethiopian Coffee Harvest Time! ✨🌱

The heart of Ethiopia is beating stronger than ever as coffee farmers are harvesting the world’s finest beans! 🌍☕ From the lush highlands to the rich soils of Guji, Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Djimma, Harrar, and beyond, it's that magical time when the trees are full of ripe, red coffee cherries, ready to be picked with care.

Ethiopian coffee is more than just a drink—it's a connection to culture, tradition, and nature. Whether you're sipping it in a traditional bunna ceremony or enjoying a modern espresso, you're part of a centuries-old legacy.

Let’s raise our cups for this harvest season! ☕🍃

12/11/2024

ECX, Coffee Authority brews new pricing system following exchange rate float

The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has introduced a new pricing mechanism for coffee sold on its trading floor but exporters say the changes do not reflect the high prices erasing their margins in the domestic market.

Officers at the Exchange and officials at the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority say the new pricing system, which is updated weekly based on the New York Arabica Coffee Price and the prevailing exchange rate at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, is meant to benefit coffee growers.

A statement from ECX indicates distortions in the country’s exchange rate policy had previously forced it to implement a comparative pricing mechanism accounting for domestic market a nd export prices. However, the recent liberalization of the forex market has enabled it to shift towards the new pricing system, according to the statement.

“Based on this reform, and with the aim to benefit local coffee producers and suppliers from the forex liberalization, ECX has decided to make adjustments to its fixed pricing system for coffee,” it reads.

The Exchange used to set a price range for coffee traded on its floor based on quality. The Authority, meanwhile, sets a floor price for exporters.

Read More: https://jambostargroup.com/blog/ecx-coffee-authority-brews-new-pricing-system-following-exchange-rate-float

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23/05/2024

Oromia to unveil ETB 1.2 billion khat trading centers in coming weeks.

The Oromia Trade Bureau has finalized the construction of three khat trade centers with a price tag of 400 million birr apiece. Regional trade officials expect the facilities to start operations in the coming month, and all farmers, suppliers, and exporters of the stimulant leaf will be obliged to conduct transactions using the trade centers.

Gelete Chala, director of markets at the Trade Bureau, told The Reporter that the regional administration allocated the budget for the construction of khat terminals in Bedessa town of West Harerge, Aweday town in East Harerge, and in the neighborhood of Saris in Addis Ababa.

While the two in Bedessa and Aweday are reserved exclusively for the khat market, the facility located in a five-storey structure in the capital is slated to also include other agricultural commodities.

Gelete disclosed that only water supply works remain outstanding at all three facilities. He did not disclose the size of the plots the trade centers occupy, but indicated that the buildings set up on the plots vary in size from two storey to five.

Read more https://jambostargroup.com/blog/oromia-to-unveil-etb-12-billion-khat-trading-centers-in-coming-weeks

08/04/2024

Central bank to undertake digital currency study

Regulators are readying to embark on a study on the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as part of the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda.

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is set to initiate the study in June under instructions from the macroeconomic team led by Girma Birru, according to the latest HGER detail matrix covering three years leading up to 2026.

NBE regulators and officials from the ministries of Finance and Planning and Development are also part of the macroeconomic team steering the economic reform agenda.

The central bank classifies digital currencies, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as illegal but the government has recently licensed dozens of data mining firms looking to Ethiopia as a base of operations for its low electricity tariffs.

The document obtained by The Reporter reveals measured and specific targets in foreign currency policy reform, financial systems, tax regimes, trade, and in almost all sectors. The NBE is tasked with enabling Ethiopia to join the Cross Border Payment System by December 2024. The central bank is also responsible for introducing a High Frequency (Daily) Liquidity Forecasting System by June.

The NBE’s new establishment proclamation is also set to be finalized the same month, enabling the central bank to undergo major reforms, including the revisions of current and capital account policies as well as the adoption of a Basel II/III and Solvency II Framework by June 2026.

Officials want to see retail and wholesale markets opened up and modernized through a sequence liberalization program over the coming two years. Other significant reforms include changes in foreign currency policies, including forex reserve management policy, and the establishment of a Foreign Exchange Investment Committee.

Ethiopia’s currency museum is also to be established as is a monetary policy committee

Many of the targets set out in HGER 2.0 are holdovers from the first iteration of the economic reform plan. For instance, the government initially planned to achieve unison between parallel and official foreign exchange rates by June last year, but the gradual devaluation of the birr has done little to close the gap – in fact, it has widened.

A recently released assessment of the HGER 1.0 conducted by the Policy Studies Institute attributes the prevailing gap between parallel and official exchange rates to a number of factors.

“Exchange rate unification was expected to be achieved by June 2023. NBE planned to build up foreign exchange reserves to serve as a buffer to supply the market as the foreign exchange allocation system moves towards a market-based approach. NBE has increased the crawling rate of the Birr visa-a-vis the USD. The average exchange rate (Birr to USD) depreciated by 55 percent from ETB 31.3/USD in 2019/20 to ETB 48.6/USD in 2021/22, higher than what was targeted,” it reads. “

The document reveals NBE regulators wanted to see the difference between exchange rates drop to the single digits by June 2023.

“This has however not materialized with reserve money increasing significantly partly to finance the government budget. Accordingly, inflation has also increased significantly,” it reads.

The Reporter-Ethiopia

Regulators are readying to embark on a study on the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as part of the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda.