Kuramo Capital Management Appointed as Fund Manager for the Enterprise Financing Facility
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Recruitment for International Individual Consultant for Ethiopian Investment Holdings!
The UNDP Ethiopia, in partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), is seeking a highly qualified International Consultant for Investment Advisor Support. This consultancy is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to Ethiopia’s economic transformation by supporting the growth of SMEs and startups through strategic investments. Procurement Notice Link: https://shorturl.at/kEPWY
🚨 ToR for Fund Management of the Enterprise Financing Facility. Deadline Extended to June 13th!
We are pleased to announce that the deadline for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the recruitment of a fund management firm for the Enterprise Financing Facility (EFF) has been extended to Thursday, June 13th. 📌 About the EFF: The EFF is a USD 100 million investment facility designed to support the growth of SMEs […]
Call for Application for TAF’s Cohort 3 Intake
Step into the future with TAF Cohort 3 Investment Readiness Accelerator! We’re calling all SMEs and startups to join us in shaping Ethiopia’s financial landscape. Identify your business category, apply to our third cohort, and unlock your enterprise’s limitless potential. Let’s innovate, grow, and lead together. Apply now and be the change!
The SDG Finance Academy, UNDP’s innovative learning platform
The SDG Finance Academy, UNDP’s innovative learning platform, held its vibrant session in Addis Ababa, focusing on upskilling participants in sustainable finance to drive Africa’s development goals. On April 18, 2024, as part of the enriching SDG Finance Academy event, the delegation visited the IFL office. There, they delved into the IFL’s innovative agenda, which […]
Ethiopia Launches Regulatory Sandbox to Accelerate Financial Innovation
The Innovative Finance Lab (IFL) has officially launched Ethiopia’s Regulatory Sandbox, which will allow innovative firms to test their products and services in a controlled environment before market launch. Hosted by the IFL and co-owned by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and the Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA), the Sandbox facilitates testing within the […]
Celebrating a Milestone in Biodiversity Finance with BIOFIN – Biodiversity Finance Initiative Ethiopia!
We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the vibrant BIOFIN workshop in Bishoftu! Over the course of two insightful days, we delved into Ethiopia’s biodiversity financing, sparking conversations that promise to shape a sustainable and prosperous future. Organized by the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute and UNDP Ethiopia, the workshop offered an immersive journey through BIOFIN’s […]
Exciting Announcement from the IFL
This morning marked a significant milestone as representatives from the National Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, Innovative Finance Lab Ethiopia, and M-Pensa Impact & Development Services launched the kick-off meeting of the much-anticipated Regulatory Sandbox Unit. This groundbreaking project, hosted by the IFL on behalf of the National Bank of Ethiopia and the […]