Fitsum Assefa Adela (b. on 12 May 1979 in Aleta Wondo, Sidama region) has been serving as Minister of Planning and Development since October 2018, leading Ethiopia’s national development strategies, economic planning, and policy coordination.
She holds advanced degrees in economics and development planning, including a Master’s in Development Economics and additional academic training in economic policy and planning.
Fitsum’s career includes senior roles in economic and development planning institutions, where she contributed to national development frameworks, economic policy formulation, and strategic planning.
As Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum focuses on designing and implementing national development plans, coordinating economic growth initiatives, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing institutional capacity across government sectors.