Getachew Mekonnin

With over 15 years’ experience in access to finance, Getachew specializes in designing and implementing innovative high-impact programs funded by major donors, including the World Bank, USAID, Mastercard Foundation, FCDO, SIDA, and ILO. His expertise spans agricultural finance, agricultural insurance, MSME lending, and blended finance instruments such as credit guarantees—benefiting smallholder farmers, agri-SMEs, and vulnerable populations. Having held leadership roles as Access to Finance Team Lead, Program Director, Country Program Lead, Senior Advisor, and Specialist, he possesses deep insight into Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem, driving sustainable development through innovative solutions.
Academically, Getachew holds a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University and an MA in Economics from Indira Gandhi University, further enhanced by specialized training in agricultural finance, SME banking, and inclusive insurance from renowned institutions such as the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Germany), Boulder Institute of Microfinance (Netherlands), and Coady International Institute (India).