Addis Ababa, July 24, 2026 – U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga co-chaired a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Commissioner Dr. Zeleke Temesgen and Chief Macroeconomic Advisor to the Prime Minister Ambassador Girma Biru at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on July 23. The dialogue focused on advancing commercial diplomacy, expanding market access, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. companies operating in Ethiopia. By bringing together representatives from the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ethiopia and Ethiopian government ministries, the event aimed to translate high-level commitments into concrete commercial opportunities. Ambassador Massinga emphasized that establishing an open, transparent, and predictable business environment is essential to attracting U.S. investment and driving private sector-led economic growth.
During the session, U.S. business leaders raised evidence-based concerns and offered solutions, which government officials addressed directly. Moving beyond conversations to actionable outcomes, Ambassador Massinga proposed that the EIC and private sector representatives formulate a targeted action plan to resolve bottlenecks.
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