Ethiopia Launches Advanced Training Programs to Realize ‘Digital Ethiopia 2030' Strategy

Addis Ababa, January 2, 2026 (ENA)— The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI) announced the launch of modern, specialized training programs designed to cultivate a highly skilled workforce capable of driving the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy.

These initiatives are designed to cultivate a highly skilled workforce capable of leading the nation’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy.

 

The Digital Ethiopia 2030, recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, aims to create an accessible, equitable, and reliable digital ecosystem across the country.

According to Biruk Kedir, Director General of TVTI, this new vision builds upon the "Digital Ethiopia 2025" strategy, which established a strong foundation for transformation within the technical and vocational sectors.

Biruk told ENA that the previous strategy empowered the institute to modernize its teaching methodologies and significantly improve digital literacy nationwide.

To align with updated national goals, the institute is finalizing strategic documents to synchronize its operations with the specific objectives of Digital Ethiopia 2030, he emphasized.

According to the director general, this transition includes a curriculum that prioritizes training in cutting-edge disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity.

By equipping graduates with these high-level digital competencies, the institute aims to prepare a workforce capable of thriving in the modern global economy, he stated.

 

 

Furthermore, these efforts are supported by a commitment to infrastructure growth, which involves reinforcing institutional structures and acquiring state-of-the-art technological resources to foster a world-class learning environment.

According to Biruk, the ultimate goal of these efforts is to nurture a generation of professionals who are not only digitally proficient but also capable of developing indigenous digital technologies.

 

 

Furthermore, Biruk said that the institute is actively reinforcing its institutional structure and acquiring the necessary technological resources.

These efforts are aimed at nurturing professionals’ rich in digital skills and fostering an environment conducive to the further development of indigenous digital technologies.