Some 1.6 Million Ethiopians Participating in Coders' Training Program

Addis Ababa, July 18, 2025 (ENA) --- The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MIT) announced that 1.6 million Ethiopians are currently participating in the national  5-Million Coders’ Training Program.

Launched in July 2024 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the initiative aims to equip five million Ethiopians with essential digital skills in areas such as web programming, Android development, data science, and artificial intelligence.

 

Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Economy Development at the Ministry, Seyoum Mengesha emphasized that expanding Ethiopia’s digital ecosystem is fundamental to achieving the goals of Digital Ethiopia.

He stressed that building a skilled workforce is at the heart of this transformation.

“The Coders' Training Program is a key driver in developing citizens' digital technology competencies and supporting the ongoing construction of Ethiopia’s digital economy,” the CEO stated.

According to him, 1.6 million participants are currently enrolled in the training, while 900,000 youth have already completed the program and received certificates.

Seyoum also highlighted the strong engagement of regional states and city administrations, describing the initiative as a national priority.

“Several regions have demonstrated commendable performance in mobilizing and supporting trainees.”

The CEO further underlined the importance of the initiative in empowering youth to move from digital consumers to active producers and innovators in the digital space.

In conclusion, he encouraged students to make the most of their upcoming summer vacation by taking advantage of training opportunities available at schools and higher learning institutions.