Digital Ethiopia 2025 Registers Significant Progress in Nat'l Digital Transformation: Minister   

Addis Ababa July 1, 2025 (ENA) -- The Digital Ethiopia 2025 Initiative has delivered significant progress since its implementation over the past five years, Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla said.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, the minister emphasized that sustainable national development depends on a strong foundation of science, technology, and innovation.

In this regard, Ethiopia has made a notable stride by establishing a comprehensive legal framework and a national digital strategy aimed at transitioning into a digital economy.

According to the minister, infrastructure that supports digital transformation is now actively in use.

The Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy has been implemented in alignment with the country’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, the 10-Year Development Plan, and African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy.

The current five-year strategy will conclude next month, and preparations are underway for a new strategy extending through 2030, the minister added.

Among the key achievements of the initiative over the past five years include the expansion of the digital payment system, digital services, and making digital identity accessible.

Belete pointed out the launch of Mesob, a One-Stop Digital Service Center, as a major milestone in this respect.

The platform consolidates multiple government services into a single digital portal, improving efficiency and accessibility for users, he stated.

The minister added that the One-Stop Service model is now being expanded to regional cities to ensure that citizens across the country benefit from digital services.