PM Abiy Ahmed launches 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative

Addis Ababa, July 23, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has launched the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative at the Science Museum as part of the national Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy aimed at bridging the digital skills gap.

This project is designed to benefit five million citizens with digital technology training. 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, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

In his remarks at the launch ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized that Ethiopia has hope through a forward-thinking youth population.

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

The Premier called upon everyone 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 3 years.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude 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,” PM Abiy remarked.

Prime Minister further stated that these 5 million coders will not only create innovative local solutions but also become a beacon of hope for our 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.