Ethiopia’s Central Bank Engages Exporters to Strengthen Forex Repatriation
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) held a high-level meeting with major exporters from sectors such as coffee, sesame, and horticulture. The consultation aimed to identify practical measures to enhance the repatriation and effective use of foreign exchange earnings.
Focus of the Discussion
The meeting, chaired by senior NBE officials, focused on strengthening transparency and efficiency in the export sector. Participants discussed challenges related to the repatriation of foreign currency, delays in financial transfers, and the impact of global market fluctuations on Ethiopia’s export performance.
Exporters emphasized the importance of streamlined regulations, improved coordination between commercial banks and exporters, and digital platforms to support faster foreign currency tracking and reporting.
NBE’s Commitment
NBE representatives reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to working closely with exporters, creating an enabling policy environment, and ensuring that foreign exchange inflows are repatriated promptly to sustain the country’s macroeconomic stability.
A statement from the central bank highlighted that “transparent collaboration between exporters and the financial sector is essential to improving Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reserve and supporting national economic growth.”
Outlook
The meeting concluded with a joint agreement to continue consultations and refine the existing forex management framework. Both the public and private sectors expressed readiness to cooperate on implementing new mechanisms that encourage compliance and reward timely forex repatriation.
“We believe effective partnership between exporters and the central bank will bring tangible results for the economy,” an NBE official said.
Author Summary: Ethiopia’s central bank met with top exporters to improve forex repatriation through stronger cooperation, transparency, and updated financial mechanisms.
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