Markets move capital. Capital shapes the future.
Learn how Ethiopian markets, business, and ownership connect
What MELA is
MELA teaches how Ethiopia’s capital market works
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Start with the basics
We begin with the fundamentals of money and investing, then build up to companies and valuation.
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Made for Ethiopia
Our lessons connect finance to what is actually happening in Ethiopia, including the new securities market.
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In both languages
Lessons are taught in English and Amharic, so students learn the financial terms in both.
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Decide for yourself
Our goal is to help students understand how investing works. What they do with that knowledge is up to them.
Module 01 · The Macro Pivot
Why Ethiopia had no stock market for decades
The mission
Why
MELA
exists
Ethiopia is opening its market. MELA exists to make sure Ethiopians understand it.
Read our story →Founders’ Background
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