A financial sector that works for every Ethiopian

We remove the constraints that hold back inclusive, sustainable finance, and we publish the evidence.
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Savings and credit that reach more people
Long-term capital for growing businesses
Finance that builds climate resilience
More women in financial leadership
Evidence that informs policy
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Funders and partners

How we work: with the market, on evidence, for everyone

Market development, not lending
We do not lend or invest. We support the institutions, rules and products that make the whole financial sector work better.
Evidence first
Independent research and data show where the constraints are. Every report is free to download.
Inclusive by design
Women, young people and small enterprises are built into our programs, not added at the end.
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OUR PROGRAMS

Three programs, one goal

Financial Inclusion
Access to Capital
Climate Finance
FROM THE NEWSROOM

Recent stories from our work

Gender Integration as a Market Systems Strategy: Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion
Gender Integration as a Market Systems Strategy: Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion
Blogs
July 21, 2026
Ethiopia’s Open Finance Future Is Closer Than It Looks
Ethiopia’s Open Finance Future Is Closer Than It Looks
Blogs
July 20, 2026
From Inception to Enduring Impact
From Inception to Enduring Impact
Blogs
July 17, 2026
HOW WE HELP

Six ways we support the sector

From advice to data to convening, we back the people and institutions that build inclusive finance in Ethiopia.
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Technical assistance
Tailored support that helps financial institutions, regulators and enterprises design and deliver better services.
Research and data
Independent studies and market data that show where the constraints are and what works.
Convening and advocacy
Bringing the sector together to agree priorities and move reforms forward.
Board Ready Women
A cohort of women leaders prepared and introduced for seats on boards across the sector.
Dashboards
Sector indicators in charts and tables you can read without a login.
Work with us
Open jobs, tenders and calls for applications, with clear instructions and deadlines.
Need guidance?
Tell us what you are working on and we will point you to the right team.
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FSD Ethiopia at a glance

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Programs
The work is organised in programs for inclusion, capital and climate.
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Publications
Reports, studies and briefs in the Resource Center, free to download.
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Stories
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