ESG as economic infrastructure, not ethical agendaEnvironmental, social, and governance standards increasingly shape access to trade, capital, and development finance. Ethiopia’s governance infrastructure remains at early stages. A closing window for institutional choiceThe pressure for ESG infrastructure is not diminishing. ESG infrastructure can become a bridge to global markets and long-term investment, reducing transaction costs for exporters and creating competitive advantages for well-governed firms. Create market incentives through pension fund regulations, green finance taxonomies, and capital requirements that align private sector interests with public ESG standards.

Source: Ethiopian News March 15, 2026 12:07 UTC