Deputy PM says Ethiopia is advancing entrepreneurship policy aligned with Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy
Addis Ababa, December 26, 2025 (FMC) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh said Ethiopia is advancing a national Entrepreneurship Development Policy under the Prosperity Agenda, positioning entrepreneurship—aligned with Digital Ethiopia 2030—as a critical instrument for fostering a culture of job creation across all sectors and for achieving sustained and accelerated economic growth.
The Deputy Prime Minister presided over an online consultation held on Friday with members of the Digital Council to deliberate on the draft Entrepreneurship Development Policy.
According to Temesgen, the policy is designed to catalyze an inclusive and comprehensive national entrepreneurship movement while promoting digital innovation and competitiveness in line with the objectives of Digital Ethiopia 2030.
He said the policy framework will play a pivotal role in guiding the development of Ethiopia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and in strengthening national job creation strategies.
In particular, Temesgen said the policy is intended to reinforce shared mindsets, beliefs, and behaviors that are essential for building a thriving entrepreneurial environment.
Temesgen said stakeholders participating in the consultation reached a consensus on the need to establish a consistent and robust monitoring and evaluation system at all levels of implementation.
Such a system, he said, will be critical for identifying strengths and gaps throughout the implementation process and for ensuring that the policy achieves its intended outcomes.
Following extensive deliberations on the draft Entrepreneurship Development Policy, Temesgen said it was agreed to submit the document to the Council of Ministers for approval.
Looking ahead, the Deputy Prime Minister said Ethiopia’s digitally driven prosperity will be powered by entrepreneurs who create jobs, deliver solutions, and generate wealth across all sectors of the economy, adding that “this policy represents a transformative step toward realizing that vision.”