Tewodros TassewAn Overview of Ethiopia’s National Bank New Strategic Plan 2023-2026A brief overview of the new Strategic plan by the National Bank of Ethiopia for 2023–2026 highlighting the core key pillars and objectives.4 min read·Jan 23, 2024----
Tewodros TassewFinancial Inclusion in Ethiopia: Time to Move Beyond Access Towards DeepeningEthiopia is undergoing a significant transformation towards financial inclusion. The growing presence of banks and microfinance…5 min read·Sep 22, 2023----
Tewodros TassewUnveiling the Cost: Enhancing Transparency and Fee Disclosure for DFS Growth in EthiopiaHave you ever stopped to consider how much you are being charged for ATM withdrawals? Or have you wondered if any fees are associated with…4 min read·Aug 14, 2023----
Tewodros TassewInnovations in MSE Finance — Takeaways from CGAP’s Knowledge Exchange forum — May 2023Last week, I participated in the MSE Finance workshop organized by CGAP in Nairobi, Kenya. CGAP is a global partnership of more than 30…6 min read·May 30, 2023----
Tewodros TassewKey Takeaways from GSMA’s Mobile Money -State of the Industry Report 2023GSMA has published its annual State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023, which provides insights into the global mobile money…3 min read·May 18, 2023----
Tewodros TassewAn Overview of Ethiopia’s Refreshed “National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2021–2025”The National Bank of Ethiopia has revised Ethiopia’s National financial inclusion strategy. The Refreshed strategy was developed in 2021…6 min read·Mar 13, 2023--1--1
Tewodros TassewGetting started as a Payment System operator in EthiopiaNational Bank of Ethiopia has issued a new directive that allows non-financial institutions also known as financial technology (Fin-tech)…5 min read·Sep 7, 2020--1--1
Tewodros TassewHow COVID-19 is Accelerating Digital Transformation in EthiopiaWe are living in an unprecedented time where we are witnessing one of the major changes in the world order as a result of the COVID-19…11 min read·Jun 2, 2020----
Tewodros TassewAnalysis- The New Payment Instrument Issuer Directive and The Future of Fintech in EthiopiaNBE has issued the long-awaited directive that will regulate payment instruments issuers which include mobile money, wallet and similar…10 min read·Apr 8, 2020--1--1