Ethiopia

Ethiopia is Africa's second-most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies on the continent, with average GDP growth exceeding 9% over the past decade. The economy is driven by agriculture (coffee is the world's birthplace of Arabica), a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector focused on textiles and garments, and massive infrastructure investments.

The country is undergoing significant economic reforms, including the landmark decision to float the birr in July 2024 and the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) in 2024, opening capital markets for the first time. The planned partial privatization of Ethio Telecom (40+ million subscribers) and the entry of Safaricom Ethiopia are transforming the telecom sector.

Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest and most profitable airline, serving as a major continental hub. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile will be Africa's largest hydroelectric plant upon completion.