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Ethiopia Secures Expanded Financing Talks with AfDB, IFAD and BADEA for Infrastructure and Climate Projects

Feb 16, 2026
Ethiopia Secures Expanded Financing Talks with AfDB, IFAD and BADEA for Infrastructure and Climate Projects
  • Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AfDB, IFAD, and BADEA leaders during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

  • BADEA discussions covered financing for Bishoftu International Airport and Koysha Hydropower Project.

  • Talks included road development, trade finance, co-financing, and climate-related infrastructure for COP32.

  • AfDB discussions addressed energy sector reforms and scaling support under Mission 300.

  • IFAD discussions covered climate-smart agriculture and Farmer-Led Irrigation Development program.

  • Meetings focused on aligning climate and investment programs with Ethiopia’s COP32 preparations.

Why it matters?
Ethiopia is advancing financing discussions for infrastructure, energy, and agriculture projects. Engagements with AfDB, IFAD, and BADEA support reform priorities and COP32-related climate investments.