Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) announced that the strategic initiative to elevate national electricity coverage to 75 percent through the “Compact Program” will serve as a vital cornerstone for the success of the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy.
Recently, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy on December 21, 2025.
During the unveiling ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized that the strategy is designed to expand accessibility, foster equitable opportunities for all citizens, and bolster trust between the public and national institutions.
Particularly, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized that the success of Digital Ethiopia 2030 hinges on two key enablers, the foremost being access to electricity, which he described as the lifeblood of digital technology.
Highlighting that all digital tools and innovations depend on reliable power, he stressed the urgent need to expand electricity access by every available means.
Speaking to Ethiopian News Agency, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Electric Utility, Getu Geremew, underscored that reliable energy supply remains the bedrock of the nation’s aspirations for growth and prosperity.
He remarked that every facet of digital service—ranging from telecommunications and internet connectivity to e-government, banking, and creative innovations, relies fundamentally on a consistent power supply.
Current data reveals that electricity access in Ethiopia stands at 63 percent in urban centers and 45 percent in rural areas, resulting in a national aggregate coverage of 54 percent.
Getu explained that while various government and foreign-financed projects have bolstered these numbers over recent years, meeting the energy demands of a growing Ethiopia requires a broader perspective and a departure from traditional approaches.
To address this, a “Compact Program” has been initiated with the financial backing of the World Bank and the African Development Bank.
This ambitious program aims to provide energy access to 300 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa, it was reported. Under this framework, Ethiopia is diligently working to push its national electricity coverage to 75 percent by the year 2030.
This expansion is expected to create a seamless foundation for the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy, ensuring that the infrastructure required for a digital economy is robust.
The CEO reaffirmed the commitment of the Ethiopian Electric Utility to work tirelessly in broadening energy reliability, thereby ensuring every citizen can participate in the digital economy.
Furthermore, a comprehensive 25-year master plan study is nearing completion.
This roadmap is designed to ensure a sustainable and dependable energy supply that anticipates and meets the future economic demands of the country.
The overarching Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy sets an ambitious target to reach 95 percent energy coverage in urban areas and 90 percent in rural regions.
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