It was the fastest - growing non-oil - dependent African economy in the years 2007 and 2008 .
According to the IMF , Ethiopia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world , registering over 10 % economic growth from 2004 through 2009 .
Ethiopia was the fastest - growing non-oil - dependent African economy in the years 2007 and 2008 .
According to the IMF , Ethiopia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world , registering over 10 % economic growth from 2004 through 2009 .