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Great Rift Valley Summit Crowns Lifeline Addis with $150,000 Prize

The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is an initiative by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund.

Ethiopia’s Government Falls Short of IMF Indicative Target for Safety Net Program Contribution

The fifth phase of the safety net program, lasting until 2026, was launched in 2021 with the hopes of helping up to nine million people economically vulnerable Ethiopians annually.

Architect Debuts Platform to Digitally Model Ethiopia’s Structural Heritage

Gmja is a platform that preserves designs of buildings with historical significance in a digitally curated archive. Demolitions have become common as the number of development projects increase.

Low Mechanization, Improved Seed Access Hamper Ethiopia’s Agricultural Productivity

Currently, only around five million hectares—or just a quarter of the agricultural land cultivated during Meher, Ethiopia's main crop season—are tilled using tractors.

Data Center Oversight Mandate Shifts to Ethiopia’s Communication Authority

Ethiopia currently generates around 5,200 MW of power, with the pending completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam possibly doubling the supply.

Powdered Infant Formula Not Exempt From VAT, Says Ethiopia’s Customs Authority

Several points of contention have arisen between the Commission, finance ministry, and importers since the amended VAT proclamation began enforcement in August.

Ethiopia Crafts Digital Agriculture Roadmap

An ecosystem that enables the delivery of digital services to farmers, including APIs, consent mechanisms, and data standards is laid out in the roadmap.

Digital IDs to Become Mandatory for School Registration in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian government aims to register every Ethiopian above the age of five with a biometric digital ID.