Ethiopia Urged to Prioritize Digital Content and Power Distribution to Unlock DPI Benefits
Ethiopia Urged to Prioritize Digital Content and Power Distribution to Unlock DPI Benefits
At the 20th "About Ethiopia" panel organized by the Ethiopian Press Agency, key sector leaders emphasized that Ethiopia must shift from building infrastructure to optimizing its use—particularly in the digital and energy sectors.
Key Takeaways:
🟠Digital Infrastructure: From Access to Impact
🟠Telecom Reach: 92M people connected; 52M internet users; 99% geographic coverage.
🟠Advanced Networks: Over 700 cities have 4G, and 25 cities have 5G.
🟠Call to Action: Ethiotelecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru emphasized that digital infrastructure is underutilized without local content to drive productivity and economic value.
🟠Energy Sector: Fixing the Grid Before Building More
🟠Current Status: No power shortage, but outdated distribution systems cause 15% energy loss.
🟠Access Gap: Only 60% of the population has electricity, with rural areas lagging behind.
🟠Regional Diplomacy: Ethiopia supplies electricity to Sudan, Kenya, and Djibouti—sometimes without payment—as part of a regional strategy.
🟠Urgency: Focus must shift to modernizing the grid and expanding access, not just building new dams.
Photos: EPA
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