Jotework Gudeta Ayele serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor at the National Bank of Ethiopia. She brings over 15 years of dedicated experience.
Jotework Gudeta Ayele serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor at the National Bank of Ethiopia, where she has been instrumental in driving substantial reforms across the financial sector. Her work, characterized by over 15 years of dedicated service, focuses on enhancing credit infrastructure, agricultural financing, financial inclusion, and supporting private sector development. Jotework’s leadership was pivotal in the development and implementation of the National Warehouse Receipt System in Ethiopia, a landmark initiative that has significantly bolstered agricultural financing and credit availability.
Her efforts have extended beyond technical reforms to include the facilitation of public-private dialogues, thereby improving operational barriers and access to finance for businesses. As part of the founding team of the Network of Ethiopia’s Women in Finance (NEWFin), she has actively championed gender equality and sought to increase the representation and participation of women within the financial sector. This initiative aligns with her commitment to creating an inclusive financial landscape in Ethiopia.
Jotework holds an Advanced M.Sc. in Globalization and Development Policy from the Institute of Development Policy and Management at the University of Antwerp, and an MA in International Trade Policy Analysis from Addis Ababa University. Her academic achievements, coupled with her extensive field experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of financial sector development, making her a key figure in Ethiopia’s economic reform and gender-focused financial inclusion efforts.
