Five Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative Pivotal to Attract More Investment in Sector

Addis Ababa, May 4, 2025 (ENA) -- The Five Million Ethiopian Coders Training Initiative will increase digital skills in the country and attract more domestic and foreign investment in the sector, Ministry of Innovation and Technology remarked.  

This initiative, launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on July 23, 2024, is a large scale capacity-building effort targeting the youth of the nation.

Its primary objective is to equip Ethiopians with essential coding skills and promote digital literacy, ultimately training five million individuals to strengthen the technology sector and generate more job opportunities and innovation.

The program focuses on teaching web programming, Android development, data science, and artificial intelligence, while also providing foundational knowledge in digital technologies.

State Minister of Innovation and Technology, Yeshurun Alemayehu, emphasized that this initiative is crucial for attracting investments by enhancing the country's digital capabilities.

He also noted that a digitally proficient society is vital for realizing a digital Ethiopia.

Government employees who participated in the training reported increased effectiveness in their roles and the ability to create new job opportunities, the state minister highlighted.

The project is progressing well under close supervision to accelerate a digitally skilled society, vital for advancing the goal of a “Digital Ethiopia,” it was indicated.