Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has been appointed head of the African Union's human resource development and digital health sector. The move aligns with Ethiopia's post-election focus on digital technology. Africa's digital sector is expanding rapidly, accounting for 9% of the continent's GDP.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been appointed to lead the African Union's human resource development and digital health sector, as announced in Addis Ababa. This aligns with Ethiopia's emphasis on digital technology following the recent national election.
The sector's motto, 'Why replace old skills when AI can enhance them,' guides the initiative under the prime minister's leadership. According to the African Union Commission, the continent's digital technology sector is growing rapidly and constitutes 9% of total GDP. Internet usage has increased by 21.4% over the past decade, employing millions of youth.
At the 2025 AU summit in Kigali, Rwanda, a $60 billion fund was mobilized for human resource development. The prime minister's role is expected to propel Africa's digital growth. Ethiopia aims to share its expertise and build strong partnerships.
