The Payments Exchange - Episode 2: Ethiopian Birr Flotation: What's Next?

The Payments Exchange - Episode 2: Ethiopian Birr Flotation: What's Next?

As part of The Payments Exchange series in collaboration with Crown Agents Bank, this episode brings you a critical discussion adapted from a recent webinar.

On July 29, 2024, the Ethiopian Central Bank made a historic decision to float the Birr. This episode explores the potential impacts on Ethiopia’s trade and investment landscape, foreign exchange dynamics, and how businesses and international organisations can navigate these significant changes and capitalise on this transformative moment for Ethiopia.

Featuring:

  • Barkot Tekle, Head of Central & Development Banks, Emerging Market Financial Institutions at Crown Agents Bank
  • Duncan Keil, Chief Executive Officer at ICAP Africa
  • Zemedeneh Negatu, Global Chairman at Fairfax Africa Fund & Invest Africa Advisory Board Member
  • Patricia Rodrigues, Associate Director at Control Risks

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