Government Prioritizes Building Competitive Nation: DPM Temesgen

Addis Ababa, September 20, 2025 (POA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh affirmed that the government is working to pass on a lasting legacy to the next generation by creating a competent and competitive society in all fields, particularly in technology.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the 2025 Summer Camp training offered by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, DPM Temesgen stressed that the government is committed to building a generation equipped with knowledge, skills, and innovation.

The graduation ceremony was also attended by Director General of the Institute, Engineer Dr. Worku Gachna, and other senior government officials. 

 

In his message, DPM Temesgen underlined that the missed opportunities of the past should not be repeated; instead, the country must hand over to the coming generation a legacy of progress and innovation, not one of conflict and backwardness.

According to him, activities focused on generation-building are being carried out across all sectors to ensure national competitiveness.

Emphasizing the role of the Institute, the deputy prime minister explained that the summer training program, launched three years ago, has been instrumental in equipping young people with the latest technological knowledge.

Artificial intelligence (AI) represents the coming revolution, and Ethiopia is working tirelessly to prepare for this transformation while also catching up on lost opportunities, he added.

 

He further stated that the government is creating a strong national capacity in AI by strengthening the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and by promoting technological innovations that support the Digital Ethiopia strategy.

AI, he said, is vital for economic growth across sectors as it provides solutions to complex problems and enhances the quality of products and services.

Concluding his remarks, DPM Temesgen assured that the initiative to train young people in emerging technologies will be expanded and reinforced to ensure that Ethiopia develops a generation ready to compete on the global stage.

 

According to information posted on social media of the institute, the annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summer Training Program for young people was successfully held at the Science Museum.

Delivering a congratulatory speech, the Director General of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Dr. Worku Gachena, highlighted that AI is the technology that defines the era.

 

He further added that it is the fourth round of the summer training program this year, and every time has been producing good results.

The director general also appreciated the trainees' dedication, discipline, and innovativeness and described them as a source of hope for the future of Ethiopia.

This year, 300 youngsters from all across the country enrolled in the two-month program, it stated, adding that the training covered a wide range of disciplines, including computer vision, basics of AI, programming, robotics, machine learning, and natural language processing.