By: Tewodros Balcha
Ethiopia is pressing public
institutions to consolidate digital infrastructure under a shared national
framework, Innovation and Technology Minister Frehiwot Tamru said, calling for
faster completion of the National Cloud Data Center.
During a visit to the facility at
the ICT Park in Addis Ababa, Tamru said centralized infrastructure would reduce
duplication of capital-intensive investments, reiterating existing federal
directives for public institutions to move away from standalone server
facilities.
The data center, which remains under
construction, is intended to host government and other key national digital
services. The minister directed teams to expedite outstanding works and
emphasized the need for common standards and coordinated infrastructure
investment.
The initiative forms part of the
government's Digital Ethiopia 2030 agenda, with the Ministry seeking to improve
the reliability, security and cost-effectiveness of domestic digital services.
Tamru also visited InnoBiz-K
Ethiopia, an incubation center supporting technology startups, where she urged
founders to focus on practical solutions and commercially viable products. She
said eligible startups would benefit from incentives and support under the
country's ratified Startup Proclamatiom.
