Ethiopia’s Investment Board has issued Directive No. 1082/2025, replacing Directive No. 1001/2024. This significant update overhauls how foreign investors can participate in previously restricted export, import, wholesale, and retail trade sectors. The new policy shifts focus from specific financial thresholds and structural requirements towards verifying investor integrity and capacity.https://lawethiopiacomment.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/ethiopia-refines-foreign-trade-investment-rules-shifting-from-quantitative-hurdles-to-due-diligence/