The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative was therefore launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on July 23, 2024. The program focuses on building foundational digital skills in Android development, web programming, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. Arsema Mengistu, Information Systems student at Addis Ababa University, said the free coding training has created valuable opportunities for her to acquire basic digital skills. According to her, the digital skills she gained through the training has significantly supported her in the formal education. The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Program is playing a significant role in empowering Ethiopian youth with critical digital skills, supporting the country’s efforts toward digital transformation and inclusive participation in the global digital economy.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2025 18:12 UTC