Government

Ethiopian Taxpayers Rush to Printing Press as Government Puts Three Month Deadline for QR Codes on Receipts

The Revenues Ministry has issued an ordinance that requires the printing of QR codes on payment receipts issued by Ethiopian taxpayers in eight cities within three months.

Parliament Green Lights 900 Billion Birr Debt Security Issuance for CBE Reform

CBE’s non-performing loans are primarily comprised of obligations accrued from a host of SOE's. Above 90% of this debt is owed by three troubled SOEs that have not regularly serviced their loans.

Major UN Forum on Internet Connectivity Commences in Addis Ababa 

The U.N.’s annual Internet Governance Forum, a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to

The Case for Central Bank Digital Currency in Ethiopia

Throughout history, humans have used various mediums of exchange, ranging from commodities and gold to the current status quo of

Major Challenges Facing Ethiopia’s Digital Transformation of Government Services

By Yinebeb Bahru  ICT offers prospects for economic growth and is critical for developing countries to accelerate economic development, enhance

Why the Ethiopian Economy Needs a National ID?

Let’s say you are an Ethiopian living in an area categorized as deep-rural by the Ethiopian government. Chances are that

Software Developers, Cloud Service Providers Get Tax Holidays

Intending to create an ecosystem conducive to innovation and technology development, the federal government has labeled five ICT-related investment areas