Ethiopia has unveiled a plan to transform its construction industry and position local companies to compete across Africa. The announcement came during the launch of the Ethiopian Construction Industry Transformation Initiative, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh and senior officials.
Ethiopia's first Integrated Freight Transport Management System (IFTMS) has been launched, developed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, and Ministry of Innovation and Technology.
Ethiopia has unveiled an initiative to strengthen its coffee industry, a sector vital to the nation’s economy and identity. The project, titled “Support Ethiopian Agribusiness Development Operating in the Coffee Value Chain, through De-Risking Investments and Institutional Support to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority,” was launched at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia has launched the National Digital Payment Strategy 2026 to 2030 together with a new Instant Payment System, marking another step in the country’s ongoing digital finance reforms. The launch took place during the second Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference held in Addis Ababa.
Aiming to realize universal access to electricity, Ethiopia has launched the National Electrification Program 2.0 (NEP 2.0). NEP 1.0 was launched in 2017.
