A Conversation with H.E. Binalf Andualem Ashenef

The WTCDC was delighted to welcome  His Excellency Binalf Andualem Ashenef, Ambassador of Ethiopia , for a networking reception held in collaboration with  WIPG .

Ambassador Binalf Andualem Ashenef , a seasoned career diplomat, serves as  Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United States . We had the pleasure of hosting him  as he highlighted Ethiopia’s strategic location along critical global trade routes, its population of more than 130 million people, and its position as the third-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

During the reception,  Ambassador Ashenef  underscored Ethiopia’s expanding investment landscape and reform agenda, emphasizing opportunities across agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing and industrial parks, ICT and digital transformation, infrastructure and tourism. He highlighted Ethiopia’s ongoing economic liberalization—including financial sector reforms and investor incentives such as tax exemptions and repatriation guarantees—reaffirming the country’s commitment to public–private partnerships as key drivers of sustainable growth, competitiveness, and economic transformation.

Explore Ethiopia

Explore Ethiopia’s natural and cultural wonders below, from the Simien Mountains and Danakil Depression to Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile. Discover its rich history at the National Museum, experience vibrant traditions, and visit remarkable sites like the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.