IMF chief sees 'strong progress' in Ethiopia's economic reforms

Kristalina Georgieva.

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva.

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Ethiopia's “strong progress” in its Home-grown Economic Reform programme.

Georgieva, who arrived in Addis Ababa on Saturday for a two-day official visit, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, National Bank of Ethiopia governor Mamo Mihretu, Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa, and other senior Ethiopian officials.