Ethiopia’s Digital Agenda Key Public Service Delivery Enabler, Reduced Corruption: KOICA Deputy Country Director

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopia’s ongoing digital transformation agenda is gaining recognition as a key enabler of efficient public service delivery and reduced corruption, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Deputy Country Director Park Youngshin said.

Speaking at the first KOICA alumni seminar on “Digitalization in Ethiopian Public Services: Implications for Corruption Prevention,” he stated that the forum aimed to promote knowledge exchange among alumni and highlight key national priorities, with a particular focus on digital transformation in Ethiopia.

He noted that digitalization is increasingly becoming central to development, helping to organize public services, enhance efficiency, and address governance challenges such as corruption.

Youngshin emphasized on the need to scale up digital identification systems, infrastructure gaps, and enhance cross-sector collaboration to sustain the progress.

“Digitalization plays a vital role in development and anti-corruption efforts” he said, adding that Ethiopia is well-positioned to achieve significant progress in the near future.

Ethiopia is currently advancing its digital transformation agenda under the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, which aims to improve service delivery, enhance transparency, and promote inclusive development.

In his presentation at the seminar, Yohannes Petros from the Ethiopian Public Service University highlighted that public service digitalization and corruption prevention are among the country’s most pressing and timely priorities.

“When digitalization is effectively integrated into public service delivery, it reduces inefficiencies, minimizes opportunities for corruption, and builds public trust,” Yohannes said.

According to him, improved coordination among institutions, strong leadership, and alignment of reforms are essential to fully realize these benefits.

He pointed out to initiatives such as the integrated service platforms Mesob and the digital ID system Fayda as key tools for streamlining services and reducing costs and delays for citizens.

Finally, the discussants stressed the importance of learning from global and African digital governance trends to maximize the benefits of Ethiopia’s ongoing transformation efforts.