“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…
“Africa has spoken with one voice at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil and the world has listened. Ethiopia extends its heartfelt gratitude to the African Group of Negotiators for their unanimous endorsement of Ethiopia’s bid to host COP 32 in Addis Ababa in 2027. We are grateful for the…
October 28, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced significant advancements in the Megech Irrigation Development Project during a review conducted in Gondar City today. Covering an area of 870 hectares, the initiative is designed to irrigate approximately 17,000 hectares of arable land, thereby promising a transformative impact on the region’s agricultural productivity. The successful diversion…
October 24, 2018 Ethiopia’s recent policy initiatives emphasizing access to the Red Sea have reignited national discussions surrounding the country’s historic maritime ties and sovereignty. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted the strategic importance of sea access, framing the Red Sea and the Nile as vital components of Ethiopia’s identity, economic prosperity, and security. Historically, Ethiopia…
October 21/2018 E.C Ethiopia is taking significant steps to modernize its rural sectors by increasing the adoption of agricultural machinery. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that this initiative aims to enhance productivity and uplift the livelihoods of farmers nationwide. Given that over 80% of Ethiopians reside in rural areas and agriculture contributes nearly 40% to…
October 18, 2018 In a comprehensive speech to the House of People’s Representatives, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed outlined Ethiopia’s ongoing transformation, emphasizing a shift from an agriculture-dependent economy to a diversified and resilient growth model driven by the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda. The Prime Minister projected robust double-digit growth for the current fiscal year, highlighting…
