H.E. Roman Tesfaye, former First Lady of Ethiopia and Chief Executive Officer of the Hailemariam & Roman Foundation (HRF), attended the UNDP Ethiopia Annual Development Conference held on 26 January 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Addis Ababa.
The high-level conference, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ethiopia under the theme โNavigating an Uncertain Global Economy and Creating Jobs: Policy Options for Ethiopia to 2035,โ brought together senior government officials, development partners, economists, private sector leaders, and policy experts to engage in dialogue on Ethiopiaโs economic outlook and long-term development priorities.
Firmly anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and aligned with Ethiopiaโs Ten-Year Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the conference provided a platform for discussions on strengthening human capital development, advancing gender equality, addressing geographic disparities, enhancing resilience, and promoting inclusive growth that ensures no one is left behind.
H.E. Roman Tesfayeโs participation reflected the shared commitment of national and international partners to inclusive, job-centered growth and sustainable development in Ethiopia. Her insights were informed by her extensive experience in development, including her previous role as a staff member with UNDP Ethiopia.
