Ethiopia is developing a new Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy to build on the successes of its 2025 predecessor, which has already made significant progress in expanding internet access and aligning with national reforms, according to the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.
Partial privatization of Ethio Telecom and the Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy have significantly expanded internet access in Ethiopia, increasing users from 17 million to over 42.5 million and improving electricity access.
Furthermore, the government has launched over 800 online government services, implemented an e-commerce strategy, and is finalizing additional digital government initiatives.
The "5 Million Ethiopian Coders" governmental program also aims to build a digitally skilled workforce.