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Ethiopia’s New Technology Minister Orders Review of Six Institutions
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Ethiopia's Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, has directed six subordinate institutions to assess their operational status and align with national development strategies.
- Frehiwot Tamru was appointed as Minister of Innovation and Technology on October 8, succeeding Belete Molla.
- Tamru previously served as the head of state-owned telecommunications operator Ethio Telecom.
- The directive requires six institutions to assess their operational status, improve coordination, and align with national development strategies.
- The institutions involved are the Ethiopian Technology Authority, Ethiopian Communications Authority, Space Science and Geospatial Institute, Innovation and Technology Talent Development Institute, Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority, and National Research Fund and Council.
- Responsibilities of the targeted institutions cover technology standards, telecommunications regulation, space science, technical skills development, intellectual property protection, and research funding.
- Tamru plans to visit each of the six institutions to gain a clearer understanding of their operational capabilities, gaps, and priorities.
- The review aims to advance the Digital Ethiopia agenda by strengthening institutional coordination and expanding access to digital services.
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