Innovation Africa Digital Summit 2023 kicks off in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2023 (FBC) – The 7th Innovation Africa Digital Summit 2023 kicked off in Addis Ababa under the theme “Digital Africa”.
High government officials including the Innovation and Technology Minister, Belete Molla (PhD), industry leaders, representatives of innovation and technology institutions of African countries and international stakeholders are participating in the Summit.
In his remarks at the Summit, Belete Molla said that Ethiopia has given due attention to the innovation and technology sector in the wake of the ongoing national reform.
He explained that the nation has been undertaking a wide range of activities in the telecom sector, adding that results are being registered in this regard.
The government is striving to achieve objectives of Digital Ethiopia by extensively using innovation and technology transfer in the infrastructure, education, finance, health and other social development sectors, the Minister indicated.
The conference that will last for two days is expected to serve as a platform where countries can exchange bets experiences in technology transfer and explore areas of cooperation in the sector.