Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Ethiopia)

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Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
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The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development building in Addis Ababa
Ministry overview
Formed1907
Jurisdiction Ethiopian government
HeadquartersKing George VI St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
9°02′29″N38°45′41″E / 9.041340°N 38.761338°E / 9.041340; 38.761338
Minister responsible
  • Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation
Parent department Ministry of Peace
Website www.mofed.gov.et

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is an Ethiopian government department. It is responsible for general financial management and economic policy of Ethiopia, in addition to the allocation of economic assistance. Formerly the Ministry of Finance, it has its origins in the ministerial system introduced by Emperor Menelik II in 1907.[ citation needed ]

Contents

List of ministers

  1. Ras Mulugeta Yeggazu 1907-1915
  2. Ras Bitweded Haile Giyorgis Woldemikael 1915-1917
  3. Fitawrari Tekle Hawariat Tekle Mariyam 1930-1935
  4. Makonnen Habte-Wold 1941-1957
  5. Yilma Deressa 1957-1970
  6. Mahtema Selassie Wolde Meskel 1960 (a few months)
  7. Mamo Taddesse 1970-1973
  8. Negash Desta 1974-1976
  9. Teferra Wolde-Semait 1976-1982
  10. Tesfaye Dinka 1983-1986
  11. Bekele Tamirat 1986 (15 days)
  12. Wolle Chekol 1986-1988
  13. Tekolla Dejene 1988-1990
  14. Woldemariam Girma 1990 (a few months)
  15. Alemayehu Dhaba 1990-1994
  16. Sufian Ahmed 1994–2016
  17. Abdulaziz Mohammed 2016
  18. Abraham Tekeste 2016-2018
  19. Ahmed Shide 2018–Present

Source: [1]

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References

  1. "Historical Background". June 4, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04.