Preparations Underway to Integrate Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skill Dev't in Primary Education

Addis Ababa, February 25, 2026 (ENA) –The Ministry of Education announced that preparations are underway to introduce Artificial Intelligence and digital skill development as core components of the national curriculum starting from the primary school level.

Muluneh Atnafu, the Coordinator for E-learning and the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative at the Ministry told ENA that the cultivation of human capital remains the most vital element for the success of the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy and the broader national reform agenda.

According to him, the ministry has embarked on a mission-driven journey to enrich digital knowledge and proficiency across the country.

The ministry is currently working to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and digital awareness into the education system for students from Grade 1 through Grade 12, he added.

This initiative seeks to ensure that the upcoming generation is not only technologically literate but also globally competitive.

Beyond the primary and secondary levels, strategic efforts are also being directed toward higher education institutions to enhance the digital capabilities of both faculty and students.

A significant part of this national endeavor includes the 5 Million Coders Initiative, which provides essential training to bridge the digital divide.

The coordinator noted that these educational foundations are critical to realize the sector's potential contribution to the national economy as Artificial Intelligence is a primary pillar of the Digital Ethiopia 2030 roadmap.

By prioritizing these skills, Ethiopia aims to nurture a youthful workforce that is equipped to navigate and lead within the modern digital landscape.