European Business Forum in Ethiopia

The EUBFE was established in 2012 in response to the need for (i) a sustained dialogue with the Ethiopian authorities; and (ii) a platform for networking and information-sharing between EU businesses. In February 2017, the EUBFE formally registered as a 'Foreign Investors Association' and can now operate as an independent legal entity to fulfill its mission.

The EUBFE is managed by a Board of 10 members representing the EU business community in Ethiopia and is headed by a Bureau made of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer and a Executive Director.

Ethiopia has ambitious economic and social development targets. The EUBFE wishes to actively support and contribute to the country's development endeavour by bringing in and expanding high quality investments from EU companies and individuals, therefore creating jobs, transferring knowledge, earning foreign exchange and accelerating growth.

Publications

Policy Brief-Accelerating Ethiopia's Transformation: Rethinking the Strategic Role of Mid-to-Small Scale FDI (Link)
Policy Brief- Sourcing from the Source-Utilising FDI to Tackle Ethiopia's FDI Challenge (Link)
Legal Review: Directive 935/2022 for Commercial Registration, Licensing and Post-licensing Inspection (Link)
Commercial Registration, Licensing & Inspection Directive 935/2022 (Link)
Draft Trade Registration and Licensing Directive (Link)

Membership Benefits

Making it easier for you to do business in Ethiopia through:

Structured dialogue with ministries and governmental agencies;
Information and experience sharing among EU companies and investors;
Reports/guides on investment and commercial topics including information/comments on forthcoming Ethiopian regulations and key events;
Networking and business linkage opportunities; and
Contact point for new and current investors.