Politics
Council of Ministers Approves National Data Governance Proclamation
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AI SUMMARY
The Council of Ministers unanimously voted to refer the draft National Data Governance Proclamation to the House of Peoples' Representatives to advance digital transformation and data security.
- The Council of Ministers unanimously voted to refer the draft National Data Governance Proclamation to the House of Peoples' Representatives during its 59th regular session in Addis Ababa.
- The legal framework aims to advance Ethiopia's digital transformation agenda, safeguard national data sovereignty, and enforce standardized data security protocols across public and private sectors.
- The proclamation sets technical standards for seamless data sharing, cross-system interoperability, and data re-use to modernize public service delivery and eliminate operational siloes.
- The draft law establishes a regulatory baseline to accelerate artificial intelligence research, foster technological innovation, and help developers build localized AI models and digital applications.
- The framework supports the national digital economy by attracting digital investments, developing cloud infrastructure, and supporting cross-border digital trade.
- The Council incorporated strategic inputs into the text following detailed deliberations before sending the draft to parliament for legislative review, public consultations, and formal enactment.
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