Addis Ababa, February 3, 2024 (FBC) – The media and communication sector has made significant contributions to Ethiopia’s economic and diplomatic accomplishments over the past six months, according to Government Communication Service (GCS).
The Communication service is holding a meeting with media and communication entities in Adama city to review the performance of the sector over the first half of 2016 Ethiopian fiscal year.
The meeting will review reports of performance of selected ministries and deliberate on major activities which have been accomplished in the same period.
During the occasion, Government Communication Service Minister, Legesse Tulu said the media and communication services have been organized at all levels to fulfil duties
Accordingly, lots of impressive results have been made, focusing on five economic pillars identified as priorities of the government, the minister said.
He added that in upholding rule of law, ensuring good governance, durable pace, and diplomacy, encouraging activities have been carried out.
The media and communication sector played a major role in the country’s accomplishments across these areas,” the minister said.
However, challenges remain including fake news, calling for collaborative efforts to overcome in the second six months of the fiscal year.
The two-day conference draws media executives and communication officials from federal, regional and city administrations across the nation, ENA reported.