After three years of consultations with key stakeholders, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy during its 37th regular meeting.
The Ethiopian government is undertaking a series of initiatives to increase the adoption of technology for social and economic development, while also building a competitive domestic AI industry that upholds national security priorities. To provide strategic direction for this effort, the government has established a comprehensive national AI policy.
The new AI policy outlines the government’s vision and goals for the sector. It specifies the technological framework to enable effective stakeholder collaboration, as well as guidelines for data management, governance, and human resource development.
Following thorough deliberations, the council of ministers has resolved to allocate the necessary resources and commence the implementation of the national AI policy. This marks a significant step forward in Ethiopia’s ambition to leverage AI innovation to drive socioeconomic progress and strengthen its technological capabilities.
