Ethiopia has processed more than 1.08 million business registration and licensing services through digital platforms over the past three months, marking significant progress in the country's efforts to modernize public service delivery.

According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, a total of 1,088,787 services were delivered electronically across federal institutions, regional states, and city administrations during the reporting period.

Oromia Regional State accounted for the largest share, recording 441,550 services, followed by Addis Ababa with 204,512 and Amhara Regional State with 156,193. South Ethiopia Regional State registered 101,891 services.

Trade name clearance emerged as the most frequently accessed service, accounting for 579,785 transactions. This was followed by 122,730 business license renewals, 107,317 license amendments, and 60,409 new business registrations.

The Ministry highlighted that the growing adoption of digital platforms is helping simplify administrative procedures, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and improve the accessibility and efficiency of business-related government services.

The development forms part of Ethiopia's broader digital transformation agenda, which seeks to modernize government operations, enhance transparency, and create a more efficient and business-friendly regulatory environment.

The continued expansion of online registration and licensing services is expected to facilitate business operations and improve access to essential public services across the country.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency