An Open Public Lecture on Ethiopia’s capital market ecosystem was held on November 11, 2024, at St. Mary’s University Undergraduate Campus. The event was a collaborative effort among the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), and the Accounting and Finance Department of St. Mary’s University.
The lecture is part of an ongoing program by the ESX and the ECMA to engage universities across the country. The initiative aims are to involve the students, scholars, and academicians in the capital market ecosystem as potential investors, service providers, and issuers. The program’s goal is to enhance understanding of capital markets and demonstrate how individuals can participate and contribute to the ecosystem.
Misraku Mola (PhD), Academic Vice President, of the University delivered the opening speech, emphasizing the significance of the forthcoming capital market in Ethiopia. Following the opening remarks, experts from the Capital Market Authority and the ESX provided insights into the landscape of the capital market, which is set to become operational soon.
The lectures highlighted that the ESX is Ethiopia’s first and only organized securities exchange. Operating in a nascent market, the ESX aims to lead investors’ education, capacity development, and financial literacy and inclusion in Ethiopia.
The session concluded with a question-and-answer segment, addressing various aspects of the capital market process and clarifying participants’ concerns.
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