Ethiopia

By 2030, we aim to empower 10 million young Ethiopians, with a focus on young women, to access work they find dignified and fulfilling.

Ethiopia’s economic story is one of remarkable growth and untapped potential. While GDP has soared from $8.24 billion in 2000 to an estimated $205.1 billion in 2024, we recognize the challenges that persist:

National unemployment stands at eight percent, with youth unemployment at 23.2 percent
Women’s unemployment (11.7 percent) is more than double that of men (five percent)
Urban areas face higher unemployment (17.9 percent) compared to rural regions
An estimated 2.5 million new jobs are needed annually to welcome new labour market entrants

These challenges are our call to action, driving our commitment to create meaningful change.

We are focused on unlocking potential and creating opportunities:

Enhancing access to finance, education, and skills
Leveraging digital technology to open new doors
Supporting policy reform efforts that drive inclusive growth
Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
Building transformative partnerships with impactful organizations

Agribusiness and Agriculture-Adjacent Sectors:
Empowering youth through skills training and productivity enhancement
Unlocking opportunities by improving access to finance and markets
Nurturing growth by supporting agri-enterprises and agro-processing

Manufacturing:
Focusing on value addition through agro-processing
Equipping youth with skills for industrial jobs of the future
Championing manufacturing MSMEs to drive economic growth

Digital Technology:
Bridging the digital divide through comprehensive skills training
Fuelling innovation by supporting tech startups and digital enterprises
Advancing financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology