What if borrowers and lenders could connect directly through a simple and innovative way? A Digital P2P Lending Platform could be the answer for this.

Shega’s AKOFADA project latest report explores the design and applicability of a safe and seamless platform for connecting borrowers and lenders. Read the full report to learn more: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/use-cases/digital-p2p-lending-platform-for-ethiopia

Check out our platform for insightful reports by AKOFADA (Advancing Knowledge on Financial Accessibility and DFS Adoption), our initiative for bolstering the accessibility of information on DFS (digital financial services) in Ethiopia.

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Published on October 29, 2021, by Chapa Financial Technologies, the report "Understanding MYGERD and Donors Using Data Analysis" analyzes donor behavior, transaction patterns, and social media reflections related to the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) donation platform, mygerd.com.

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𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝!

Shega's Research and Advisory Unit is excited to unveil a groundbreaking report on the State of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia. Stay tuned for our upcoming report!

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Published by the Federal Negarit Gazetta, Proclamation No. 718/2011 outlines the rules for establishing, governing, operating, regulating, and overseeing Ethiopia's national payment system. The proclamation aims to ensure the system's safety, security, and efficiency.

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According to the World Bank Global Findex Database (2022), 47.15% of respondents in Ethiopia (aged 15 and above) without a financial account reported they could independently use an account at a bank or financial institution if one were opened for them.

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The World Bank Global Findex Database (2022) indicates that approximately 8.67% of female respondents aged 15 and above in Ethiopia in reported using digital payment methods (mobile money accounts, debit/credit cards, or mobile phones) to receive payments into an account within the last year (2022).

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 - 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚

We invite Innovative Business and Startup Owners in Ethiopia to participate in our survey to collect data on investment activities in Ethiopia. Your insights will support our upcoming report on innovation and entrepreneurship. Your responses are confidential and will only be shared with your consent.

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In 2022, the World Bank’s Global Findex Database reported that 8.67% of Ethiopian women aged 15+ used digital payment methods. This figure includes recipients of remittances, payments for agricultural goods, government transfers, wages, or public sector pensions.

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According to World Bank Global Findex Database, in 2022, 23.99% of respondents aged 15 and above in Ethiopia reported making utility payments using cash only, compared to 34.03% in 2014.

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According to a report by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the total capital of insurance companies in Ethiopia was 13.4 billion ETB in 2022.

*𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

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Published on April 1, 2025, by GSMA, this report explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth and address development challenges in Ethiopia. It highlights current AI adoption trends, key government initiatives such as the National AI Strategy, and the role of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII). The report also examines barriers such as infrastructure gaps, data limitations, and skill shortages while noting opportunities arising from telecom liberalization and growing digital investments. Designed for policymakers, investors, and technology stakeholders, this analysis provides valuable insights into Ethiopia’s evolving AI landscape.

Visit DFS Ethiopia Hub for more resources on DFS: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/resource/other-reports/AI-in-Ethiopia-Promising-use-cases-for-development #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia

According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database, in 2022, 13.05% of respondents aged 15 and above in Ethiopia stated that it was not possible for them to come up with emergency funds equivalent to 1/20 of GNI per capita (in Local currency) within 30 days.

*This data also includes respondents who said they did not know or refused to answer

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According to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), financial institutions collected loans across various economic sectors. Key sectors collected from included Agriculture with 26.4 billion ETB, Industry ( Mining, Manufacturing, Electricity and Water, Construction) at 33.6 billion ETB, and Domestic Trade at 29.4 billion ETB. Other sectors, such as Housing and Construction (22.1 billion ETB) and Transport and Communication (13.6 billion ETB), also contributed, alongside smaller contributions from various other categories.

For comprehensive data and actionable insights on Digital Finance, please visit https: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/data-hub/financial-institutions/commercial-banks/collection-of-loan-by-economic-sector #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopian

"Ethiopia Diagnostics: Remitscope Africa" A report from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) explores the emerging diagnostics industry in Ethiopia, analyzing remittance trends and uncovering promising market opportunities.

Key findings include:

-The impact of remittance flows on healthcare investment
-The rise of telemedicine and digital diagnostics solutions
-Investment opportunities across the diagnostics value chain

For valuable data and actionable insights on DFS, please visit https://digitalfinance.shega.co/resource/other-reports/ethiopia-diagnostics-remitscope-africa-en #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia

"Fintech & Digital Economy: The Ethiopian Perspective" A comprehensive report from Pragma Investment Advisory examines Ethiopia's emerging fintech sector and digital economy landscape, providing crucial insights for stakeholders across the financial ecosystem.

Key findings include:

-Analysis of key players and innovative solutions in Ethiopia's fintech space
-Examination of regulatory environments influencing digital financial services growth
-Strategic recommendations for leveraging technology to drive financial inclusion

For valuable data and actionable insights on DFS, please visit https://digitalfinance.shega.co/resource/other-reports/fintech-digital-economy-ethiopian-perspective #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to support our People and Culture team in managing recruitment processes, maintaining personnel records, tracking office inventory, facilitating employee training, and overseeing attendance and leave management.

Requirements:

-Bachelor’s degree in management, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Or Related Field.
-Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
-Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws and HR practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software.
-Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English and Amharic

If you meet the qualifications, apply now to join our team.

Apply here: https://careers.shega.co/jobs/5347575-human-resource-generalist

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