Gov’t debuts initiative to benefit 5 mln Ethiopian coders

ADDIS ABABA – As part of the national Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy that aimed at bridging the digital skills gap, the government has launched the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative to benefit citizens with digital technology training.

Launching the project yesterday at the Science Museum, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said that Ethiopia has hope through a forward-thinking youth population.

“The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative we launch today is a great opportunity,” he expressed.

By 2026, the program aims to equip five million Ethiopian youth with foundational digital skills in Web Programming, Android Development, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

Prime Minister Abiy has called upon all stakeholders to encourage the youth to register for the program, gain skills, and acquire international certification.

He entrusted them to use this opportunity to create a movement aimed at producing 5 million Ethiopian coders within the next three years.

Abiy expressed his appreciation to the government of the United Arab Emirates for their partnership in this project. “My greatest gratitude goes to the government of the United Arab Emirates for the partnership in this large scale capacity-building project,” he said.

He further stated that these 5 million coders will not only create innovative local solutions but also become a beacon of hope for the continent.

The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative is a collaborative effort between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at training 5 million citizens in digital technology, artificial intelligence, and related digitization skills.

BY STAFF REPORTER

THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 24 JULY 2024

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