Ethiopia is transitioning from a fragmented ID system to a more secure and inclusive national digital ID (Fayda). Ethiopia’s commitment is to building one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies and Fayda digital ID system is at the core of this transformation.
Digital identity has evolved from a promising innovation into a critical infrastructure essential for connecting citizens to services, institutions, and national aspirations. Digital identity is no longer an optional layer. It is foundational and Fayda is not just a card—it is a secure, unique identifier that empowers, individuals and strengthens the bond between people and public services.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said while opening of the annual ID4Africa General Meeting (AGM) in Addis Ababa
– Ethiopia to provide national digital ID to all citizens by 2027: National ID head
Ethiopia sets a target to provide national digital ID for all its citizens by 2027 and the National ID system (FAYDA) has currently reached more than 15 million citizens. Our progress is not about numbers alone. It’s about building what we proudly call the Ethiopian stack — a robust digital infrastructure for inclusive growth.
Ethiopia’s National ID ecosystem has already integrated with more than 55 service providers. The digital ID is helping to service delivery time by 60%, improving financial inclusion and enhancing access to social services.
Fayda stands as a testament to our nation’s commitment to digital dignity, resilience, and inclusive modernization and Ethiopia is working to fully deliver national Id to all its citizens by 2027.
Yodahe Zemichael, Ethiopian National ID Program Executive Director, said during the ID4Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Addis Ababa
– Africa needs digital identity self-reliance: ID4Africa Executive Chairman
African nations should accelerate the adoption of digital identity systems as a critical foundation for development, economic empowerment, and human dignity. For Africa, digital identity is not an optional but an urgent necessity amid global geopolitical shifts and mounting economic challenges.
Africa must look inward, trust its capabilities, and define its digital future on its own terms in digital guided by the principle of “From Africa, For Africa, In Africa.” Cyber threats are raising targeting digital infrastructure and nations should develop their resilience to protect their digital security through innovative means.
Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman and founder of the pan-African ID4Africa movement
-Ethiopia’s annual cement production exceeds 20 mln metric tons: Mines Minister
Ethiopia’s annual cement production capacity already exceeds 20 million metric tons and efforts are underway to further enhance the production capacity. To enhance the local cement production capacity, four coal processing plants are supporting the productivity of the cenemnt industry.
By enhancing the efficiency of existing factories and operationalizing new ones, Ethiopia is positioning itself to meet both domestic demand and supply needs in neighboring markets.
Engineer Habtamu Tegegn, Minister of Mines at the inauguration of the Pioneer Cement Factory expansion project
– Inclusive growth crucial to achieve economic stability: Minister
Ensuring inclusive growth is vital for achieving economic stability. Without ensuring inclusivity, any growth registered in any country cannot achieve economic stability. Ethiopia’s Ten-Year Development Plan was established with this central principle aiming at ensuring economic progress that benefits all sections of society.
Ethiopia is struggling to ensure inclusive economic growth and creating more jobs for the youth generation. The national macroeconomic reform is attracting more local and foreign investments and the development of investment projects is creating more job opportunities. Ethiopia’s industrial parks, special economic zones and free trade area are creating over 100,000 jobs since 2022 and the horticulture sector generated more than 200,000 jobs.
Fitsum Assefa (PhD), Minister of Planning and Development said at the 20th International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Conference for Labour-Based Practitioners in Addis Ababa
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025
