Abebe Selassie
Abebe Selassie is the Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he plays a crucial role in analyzing and providing guidance on economic policies for African nations. He has been instrumental in promoting fiscal stability and sustainable growth across the continent, emphasizing the importance of modernizing tax systems and enhancing public financial management. Recently, Selassie highlighted Tanzania's achievements in revenue mobilization and self-funding development amidst challenges in the global economic landscape.
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Selassie, who is in Malawi to assess the country’s economic direction under the new administration, said he would meet development partners to mobilize urgent support.
Mutharika Appeals to IMF for Urgent Help as Economy Worsens - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-11-24
Mr. Selassie is the IMF African Department Director who praised Tanzania’s progress in self-funding development.
Next move: What Tanzania needs to do as IMF forecasts above 6pc growth
Tanzania· 2025-10-20
