Competition and Fintech Regulation in Ethiopia

Policy memo on the implications of the new fintech regulation in Ethiopia with regards to competition and innovation.

Research and Intelligence
CountryEthiopia
ClientNational Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA)
Year2021
Competition and Fintech Regulation in Ethiopia

In 2020, we were asked by the United Nations Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA) to prepare a brief on the implications of the new fintech regulation in Ethiopia, particularly with regards to competition. The policy brief was submitted to the Ethiopian government and to the central bank.