By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Ethiopia’s national payment
switch, EthSwitch, is showcasing the country’s digital payments journey at the
Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, India, as it seeks to strengthen
international partnerships and expand cross-border payment opportunities.
EthSwitch Chief Portfolio
Officer, Abeneazer Lakew is representing the organisation, EthioPay and
Ethiopia at the global fintech gathering, where participants are examining
developments and opportunities shaping the future of digital finance.
The participation provides
EthSwitch with an opportunity to share Ethiopia’s progress in developing an
interoperable digital payments ecosystem while learning from international
experiences and global best practices.
EthSwitch works with
government institutions, development partners, financial institutions, fintech
companies and other private-sector stakeholders to strengthen the country’s
payments infrastructure and expand access to digital financial services.
The organisation is also
working to broaden its role in cross-border payments, with the objective of
connecting Ethiopia’s domestic payment ecosystem to international markets and
supporting the country’s participation in the global digital economy.
According to EthSwitch,
interoperability and collaboration remain central to the development of an
inclusive digital payments environment capable of serving consumers and
businesses across the country.
The company’s participation
at Global Fintech Fest also provides an avenue to explore partnerships with
international financial technology companies and institutions that could
support the expansion of Ethiopia’s digital commerce and payment capabilities.
