Trainee coders laud impact of Ethiopian coders initiative

Addis Ababa, January 9, 2025 9FMC) – Youth trainees from Afar, Sidama, and Harari regions have commended the impact of the ‘Five Million Ethiopian Coders’ training in helping them perform better.

Recall that the 5 million Ethiopian Coders Initiative, the large-scale capacity-building project for the country’s youth, was launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in July, 2024.

The trainees told local news agency ENA that Ethiopian coders training is instrumental for youth to quickly adapt to modern technologies emerging in changing circumstances.

Shambel Mohammed, an expert at the Ethiopian Electric Utility in Afar region, said the Ethiopian coders training has enabled him to carry out his job better.

Stating that working with digital technology is the preferred way at the global level, he added that taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the government enables acquiring skills that allow you to connect with different countries around the world.

Another expert from Sidama Regional State Science and Technology Agency, Robel Daniel said the training is crucial in enabling the generation to quickly adapt to modern technologies in the fast changing world.

For Robel, the training is crucial to realize the country’s ambitions in its endeavors to build a digital economy by producing a skilled workforce.

On his part, Ethiopian Coders Trainer at Harari Regional State Innovation and Technology Agency, Idris Sefa noted that technology has been making life easier.

According to him, the training will help the youth to keep pace with the timely demands, especially by understanding and using digital and complex technologies.

It is also vital to enable the country to reach the global level in digital technology, he added.

The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders initiative aims to provide digital literacy training for 5 million Ethiopian youth, equipping them with essential digital skills for education, life, and work.

The program will empower the youth in technology which equips them to seize on economic opportunities.

Developing digital literacy among citizens, especially youth, is crucial for competitiveness and inclusive growth.

Equipping the youth with digital literacy will enable them to actively contribute to Ethiopia’s development.