Addis Ababa, October 14, 2026 (ENA)— Ethiopian National Bank Governor, Eyob Tekalign has called for timely debt relief, stronger creditor coordination and credible macroeconomic reforms to help countries overcome debt distress and restore sustainable economic growth.
Eyob delivered the keynote address at a high-level roundtable titled “Life After Debt: How Can Countries Recover and Grow Post-Crises?” organized by the Finance for Development Lab on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
Drawing on Ethiopia’s experience, the Governor emphasized that resolving debt distress is only the first step toward economic recovery.