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Ethiopian National ICT Policy and Strategy (2017)
Ethiopia's 2017 National ICT Policy and Strategy aims to transform the country into a knowledge-based economy. It serves as an economic sector and a foundational tool for socio-economic development, focusing on expanding broadband infrastructure, digitalizing public services (e-Government), and bridging the digital divide. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key pillars of the policy include:
- Infrastructure & Connectivity: Prioritizes expanding telecommunications and broadband connectivity across the country to improve digital inclusion. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Sector Digitization: Focuses on modernizing vital sectors like agriculture, health, and education through targeted ICT applications. [1, 2]
- Capacity Building & Human Resources: Emphasizes improving IT literacy, education, and research. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Legal & Security Frameworks: Highlights the need for cybersecurity, data protection, and a regulatory environment for private sector development. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Good Governance: Promotes the use of ICTs in civil service, justice reform, and citizen participation. [1]