Ethiopia Making Rapid Progress in Building Inclusive Digital Infrastructure, Economy: DPM Temesgen

Addis Ababa, January 27, 2025 (ENA)—Through the implementation of Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy, Ethiopia has reached critical stage to build inclusive digital economy and improve government services, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated.

 Speaking at the official opening of an exhibition and workshop on Ethiopia's digital transformation journey at the Science Museum, Temesgen highlighted the country's ongoing efforts in technological advancements.

Since its launch, Digital Ethiopia Strategy has laid a strong foundation for economic growth and digital transformation, the deputy prime minister said.

Starting from 2012 Ethiopian fiscal year, Ethiopia has been implementing the Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy to seize the opportunities and address the challenges posed by technological growth.

The deputy prime Minister emphasized that the government's expansion of critical infrastructure is essential to fostering a digital economy that ensures equitable access for all Ethiopians.

He also pointed out the implementation of new legal and operational frameworks that have significantly transformed the digitalization of government services, enabling faster and more efficient services for citizens.

 

Acknowledging the private sector's proactive role in expanding data centers and introducing new digital services, DPM Temesgen noted the remarkable growth of digital financial services, payments, and electronic commerce during the strategy’s implementation.

Temesgen underscored the critical foundational activities that have been carried out to build a robust digital economy.

Regarding key digital infrastructures identified in the Digital Ethiopia Strategy, he cited the digital national identity card, implemented since 2014 Ethiopian fiscal year, as one of the most important steps.

To this effect, the deputy prime minister revealed that over 1,000 registration sites have been established across the country in recent years, where more than 11.5 million citizens have been successfully registered.

The government has established digital transformation council to facilitate the integrated transition of digital transformation ensuring its security, efficiency, citizens’ benefits, protect wastage and fosters rapid progress.

 

DPM Temesgen highlighted the development of Digital Government Strategy and the Electronic Commerce Strategy to further accelerate the digital transformation.

These strategies, which will soon be approved and implemented, are expected to play a pivotal role in improving service delivery, modernizing business practices, and creating a more inclusive digital society.

Recalling the Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy is nearing to end, the deputy prime minister noted that preparations are already underway for the development of the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy.