EdTech

Free Online Courses with Certification for Ethiopians in 2025

A roundup of some of the online learning platforms, both international and local, that you can use to develop new skills and earn certifications in 2025.

Ethiopia’s Government-Led Initiatives to Transform Education with Technology

A series of bold initiatives, including the Five Million Coders program, aim to lay the groundwork for a digitally skilled generation ready for an increasingly tech-driven world.

Bridging Education Gaps Through Culturally Inclusive EdTech Tools in Ethiopia

With nearly 80 ethnic nationalities and nearly the same number of languages, Ethiopia presents a unique challenge in the development of inclusive Ed-tech tools.

Scaling EdTech Ventures: The Question of Data

The August episode of the EdTech Mondays Radio show discussed different challenges impacting the scaling of edtech ventures, including the lack of sufficient data and comprehensive research.

Upcoming EdTech Mondays Episode to Address Gender Parity in Education

Despite progress in recent years, Ethiopia continues to face significant challenges in achieving gender parity in education.

Learning Loop Expands Reach with Innovation Ministry Partnership

Learning Loop's GlobeDock YouTube channel is one of the prominent players in Ethiopia's edtech space, gaining traction with over 450 educational videos tailored for elementary and secondary students.

EdTech Mondays Discusses the Impact of Government-Led Large EdTech Initiatives

Measuring the impact of government-led large-scale EdTech initiatives is essential to assess their effectiveness in improving educational outcomes.

Aspirational Hazards: EdTech Digital Divide

An ecosystem study by Reach for Change of EdTech companies in Ethiopia found that 75% of EdTech startups are located in Addis Ababa, with a gender digital divide of 80% male to 20% female.