AMN PLUS-March 18/2026
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has received an international award in recognition of its reforms in financial infrastructure.
The award was presented by Central Banking Publications, an international organization headquartered in London, United Kingdom, which specializes in financial reporting, economic policy, and central banking.
NBE won in the category of “Payment and Financial Market Infrastructure Development – Wholesale.”
According to the organization, the National Bank of Ethiopia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in the country’s key financial infrastructure. These reforms form part of the broader macroeconomic transformation efforts implemented in recent years.
As part of this transformation, the Bank has introduced several major initiatives, including the establishment of a Central Securities Depository. This system is designed to enhance the trading of government securities and financial assets, support open market operations, streamline treasury management, and contribute to the development of the capital market.
These measures aim to strengthen monetary policy effectiveness and improve overall market efficiency.
The reforms are also aligned with Ethiopia’s broader push toward financial modernization and digitalization, including efforts to expand digital payment systems and build a more inclusive financial ecosystem, the organization noted.
Reflecting on the matter, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia Eyob Tekaleng (PhD) said the recognition would serve as encouragement to further advance reforms in market infrastructure, financial systems, and monetary policy under Ethiopia’s homegrown economic reform agenda.
The award is expected to reinforce the country’s commitment to sustainable economic growth and the development of a stronger, more resilient financial sector.
Founded in 1990, Central Banking Publications has been recognizing excellence, innovation, and best practices among central banks worldwide through its annual awards program since 2011.
By Leta Teresa
