Investing in Ethiopia's Future
Opportunities in growth sectors: Connect with profitable projects in agriculture, textiles, energy, and more.
Agriculture: The Soil for Growth
Ethiopia's agricultural sector contributes 40% to the GDP and offers enormous potential in coffee, grains, and livestock.
Textile Industry: The New Global Hub
Benefit from low costs and duty-free access to EU and US markets.
Energy: Focus on Renewable Energies
Ethiopia is investing heavily in hydro, solar, and wind power, offering opportunities for public-private partnerships.
Technology: The Emerging AI Hub
The government is driving digitalization and promoting start-ups in fintech, agritech, and artificial intelligence.
Why Invest in Ethiopia? Your Gateway to Africa's Emerging Market
Strong Economic Growth
With a projected GDP growth of 7.4% for 2024, Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Large, Young Population
Access a large, motivated, and young workforce, and a rapidly growing domestic market of over 120 million people.
Strategic Market Access
Duty-free access to EU (EBA) and US (AGOA) markets, plus membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Abundant, Cheap Energy
Leverage the GERD, Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, for some of the world's lowest energy costs (from $0.02/kWh), ideal for energy-intensive industries.
Key Investment Sectors
Sectors with Potential
Explore some of the most promising sectors for investment in Ethiopia.
AI-Powered Investment Matching
Our intelligent algorithm analyzes your investor profile and thousands of data points to suggest the most suitable projects. Save time and discover hidden opportunities that perfectly match your strategy.
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Business News
New Industrial Park Opens in Adama
The government has inaugurated a new park specializing in the textile industry, expected to create 15,000 jobs.
Ethiopia Plans Exchange Rate Liberalization for 2024
This move is intended to alleviate foreign currency shortages and improve the investment climate.
Upcoming Events
Invest in Ethiopia Webinar: Focus on Energy
September 25, 2024 | Online
EU-Africa Business Forum 2025
February 2025 | Brussels, Belgium
What Our Partners Say
"Blue Nile has revolutionized the process of finding investments in Ethiopia. The platform is transparent, efficient, and has given us access to qualified projects we would never have found otherwise."
Anna Müller
CEO, German-African Impact Fund
"As a local project developer, finding international partners was crucial for us. Thanks to Blue Nile, we successfully financed and expanded our textile project. An indispensable bridge."
Dawit Berhanu
Founder, Hawassa Textiles PLC
"The AI-based risk analysis provided us with valuable insights and significantly accelerated our due diligence phase. A truly innovative tool for the African market."
Dr. Thomas Weber
Partner, WEBER & PARTNERS Legal
"Through the platform, we were able to connect directly with the Ethiopian Investment Commission, which massively simplified the approval process for our agricultural project."
Sophie Dubois
Investment Manager, France Agri-Invest
Connecting with Authorities & Partners
We build bridges and remove barriers. Our platform connects you directly with the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and verified local partners to ensure a smooth and secure market entry.
Ethiopian Investment Commission
Germany Trade & Invest
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World Bank Group
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