The joint initiative is an offshoot of a proposal by by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoumm, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at the 2017 World Economic Forum. Picture: PM AbiyAddis Abeba – A joint initiative between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dubbed “5 Million Ethiopian Coders” is launched today in Addis Abeba in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, his deputy Temesgen Tiruneh, and senior officials from the UAE. “The 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative we launch today is a great opportunity… I call upon everyone to encourage the youth to register for the program, gain skills, and acquire international certification,” PM Abiy said in a message posted on his social media networks. Ethiopian learners will “gain foundational level skills across three domains: Programming Fundamentals, Data Science Fundamentals, and Android Kotlin Developer Fundamentals. Upon successful course completion, learners will be awarded skill-based certifications.”PM Abiy further remarked that the 5 million Ethiopian coders will not only “create innovative local solutions but also become a beacon of hope for our continent.” AS

Source: Ethiopian News July 23, 2024 14:17 UTC