Ethiopia is strengthening the way it forecasts economic growth, inflation, government revenue and public debt as it navigates major economic reforms. An International Monetary Fund technical assistance programme will help the Ministry of Finance replace its existing forecasting system with a model that can produce more realistic projections, compare policy choices and measure the impact of economic shocks.
The programme is led by the IMF’s Regional Technical Assistance Center for East Africa and the Institute for Capacity Development, with financial support from the Government of Japan. It is expected to be completed by September 2026 through approximately seven technical missions held every two to three months. A core team of 14…