“Startups and digital skills development are among the key pillars for achieving the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy. Clear priorities have been set to enhance digital skills. By 2030: 70% of the population is expected to have digital literacy; 80% of government employees will be digitally skilled; 10 million citizens will receive digital skills training. In…
“Digital Ethiopia 2025 has brought about a significant transformation in tax collection capacity. Currently, around 58,000 taxpayers are declaring their taxes through digital systems. Going forward, under Digital Ethiopia 2030, efforts will be made to further strengthen tax collection capacity by enhancing interoperable and integrated digital systems in collaboration with relevant institutions.” Dawit Wubeshet State…
Digital Ethiopia 2025 has brought about a significant change in improving access to civil registration and citizenship services. Considerable work has also been carried out as a major pilot effort to integrate these services with various institutions. For example, in Addis Ababa, it has been possible to create connectivity from the central level down to…
“Under the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, initiatives will be implemented to modernize the trade system. Special focus will be placed on strengthening domestic e-commerce systems and trade-related logistics to enhance the efficiency of commerce. Furthermore, processes related to import and export trade will be digitized to increase the sector’s contribution to the economy.” Yidnekachew Worku…
“The Fayda Digital ID has been implemented as a key component of the Digital 2025 Strategy. Currently, 30 million citizens have been registered for the Fayda ID. Under Digital Ethiopia 2030, Fayda has also been given strategic importance, with efforts underway to make it fully accessible. In particular, services at the lowest administrative levels will…
Under Digital Ethiopia 2030, numerous initiatives will be implemented to expand the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Beyond using our own cloud infrastructure, efforts will be made to establish an effective data governance system. Accordingly, structured data will be used for decision-making, and an independent national data authority will be made operational. Attention is also being given…
Within the Digital 2025 Strategy, several enabling foundations have been laid in the area of cybersecurity. By building our own cloud infrastructure, trust in Ethiopia’s digital services has been strengthened. In addition, a digital forensics laboratory has been established for security institutions and made operational. Cybersecurity has been given strategic priority under Digital Ethiopia 2030….
Digital Ethiopia 2025 has recorded numerous achievements in the telecommunications sector. For example, the number of mobile subscribers has reached 97 million, of which 57 million are internet users. In addition, 1,030 towns now have access to 4G network coverage. Under the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to reach…
The Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy is people-centered and implemented with attention given to all sectors. It also builds on the expansion of digital infrastructure achieved under Digital Ethiopia 2025, with a strong emphasis on demonstrating tangible results. The strategy will be implemented over the next five years based on a transparent governance system, measurable outcomes,…
“Ethiopia is a country with the desire and the capacity to grow. In this regard, Ethiopia’s digital agenda is helping align our aspiration for growth with our capabilities by fostering innovation, speed, and efficiency. The Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy has delivered wide-ranging benefits by expanding digital infrastructure across the country. Significant changes have also been…
