
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.), Mekelle University
Liya Getahun
investment advisor
Liya is an investment legal professional with diversified experience both in the private and public
sectors. With Veritas Consulting, she has worked on the assessment of industrial parks for mini-grid
development, reviewed regulatory frameworks governing mini-grids, and assisted in the designing of
ownership modalities for irrigation investment.
Before joining Veritas, Liya was with the Ethiopian Investment Commission. She worked in the legal
department where she was involved in several bilateral investment treaty negotiations. In addition, Liya
led the relationship-building program at the EIC’s Aftercare department. She also worked as a Grievance
Manager in the EIC’s Investment Grievance Management Procedure Unit (IGMP), established with the
World Bank’s initiative, and was the key account manager at the Industrial Park Facilitation Department
for selected investors.