Ethiopian Investment Commission Receives UN Investment Award

The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has been honored with the 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award for its significant efforts in promoting investment within the digital economy. The award recognizes the commission’s successful initiatives to advance digital connectivity and financial inclusion across the country. Safaricom Ethiopia’s telecommunications infrastructure and the M-PESA mobile money platform were specifically cited as primary vehicles for this growth. This achievement highlights Ethiopia’s ongoing progress in modernizing its digital and financial sectors.