Ethiopia and Zambia Meet in Addis Ababa to Discuss Social Protection and Debt
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Ethiopia and Zambia held a meeting in Addis Ababa on October 9, 2026. During the meeting, Zambia was commended for increasing its budgetary allocation to social protection from 2.4 percent in 2020 to 6.2 percent in 2026, according to.
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The meeting addressed strengthening inclusive social protection and debt reduction efforts between the two nations. Zambia's increased domestic financing capacity, which reportedly covers 90 percent of the 2026 national budget, reflects significant fiscal reforms.
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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Zambia
country at the crossroads of Central and Southern Africa
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