Premier says ‘Startup Ethiopia’ aims to nurture youth entrepreneurship, innovation

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2024 (FBC) – “Startup Ethiopia” aims to cultivate an environment conducive to youth entrepreneurship, fostering innovative problem-solving businesses, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today.

Recognizing the youth as the nation’s engines brimming with innovative ideas, policy support for the ecosystem is vital to translate these ideas into reality, PM Abiy underscored.

Despite current challenges, numerous initiatives over the past five years have been actively addressing these hurdles, paving the way for abundant opportunities, he added.