Bridging Education Access Gaps, One Device at a Time: The Story of Qalam Educational Platform

Born from personal experience, Abdifatah Dayib's Qalam platform bridges education gaps with a "hardware first" approach. It's bringing digital learning to remote areas without internet or electricity.

Ethiopian STEM Franchise of US-Based Educator Reaches 4,000 Students in Addis Ababa

An Ethiopian franchise of a private US- based private education enterprise, has trained over 4,000 students in robotics, coding & AI. Two years in, the enterprise looks to branch out of Addis Ababa.

Cross-Sector Collaboration in Education Takes Center Stage on EdTech Mondays Tonight

Discover real-world solutions tonight at 8:10 PM EAT as June's EdTech Mondays episode explores how government, educators, non-profits, & tech providers can unite to make digital learning equitable.

Why Most Government Websites in Ethiopia Barely Work

While federal and regional agencies have embraced e-services, many citizens are still greeted with “404 errors,” and faulty portals. Digital Ethiopia is plagued by dead links and outdated content.

Data Deserts in Ethiopia’s Classrooms

Ethiopia's education system is "making decisions in the dark." Despite data being currency in the digital age, Ethiopia' EdTech ecosystem is losing out to fragmented, outdated, or nonexistent data.

Ethiopia’s Enkopa Summit Returns, Championing Deals, Innovation, and Enterprise

The Enkopa Summit, Ethiopia’s standout private-sector business event, where partnerships are formed and ideas become ventures is returning this October 9–10. Commerce. Technology. Deals.

“EdTech is Not a Luxury”: Ethiopia EdTech Week 2025 Opens with Urgent Call for Scalable Innovation

The first EdTech Week in Ethiopia brought together government leaders, innovators, investors, and educators who committed to addressing constraints that inhibit inclusive education access.

Why Most Ethiopians Abroad Still Avoid Banks to Send Money Home

Despite floating the Birr, Ethiopia’s formal remittance system remains underutilized. For undocumented migrants and low-wage workers abroad, informal channels endure as a viable option.