Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum Closes with $13.1 Billion in Investment Deals

As reported by Ethiopian News Agency

Summary

• The fourth Invest in Ethiopia forum, held March 26 to 27, 2026, at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, concluded with $13.1 billion in signed investment agreements. The result far exceeded the initial target of $2.4 billion and dwarfed the $1.6 billion secured at the 2025 edition.
• The largest single commitment came from Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, a Chinese renewable energy firm, which pledged over $10 billion for green ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy infrastructure. Other notable deals include a $2 billion special economic zone by Global Future Investment, $500 million in steel and pharmaceutical plants by Liaoning Fangda Group, $235 million in mining by Rashmi Group, $150 million in off-grid solar by Sun King, and $100 million in property development by Poland-based Quantum Everest.
• More than 800 international investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners from over 50 countries participated. The agreements span manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, energy, construction, and mining.
• For BirrValue users, these commitments signal a significant wave of FX inflows if projects move from signing to disbursement. Large investment inflows increase dollar supply through official banking channels, which supports competitive conversion rates. Track rates on [BirrValue](/banks) and check [Send Money](/send-money) in the months ahead as project disbursements begin.