Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Scholars have praised the wide-ranging achievements recorded across multiple sectors following Ethiopia’s national reform, citing rapid progress in key areas of the economy
In an interview with ENA, Bonga University President Degela Ergano described the pace of the reform as striking.
“The reform is progressing so fast it is unbelievable,” he said.
According to Degela, since the emergence of new leadership under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, notable results have been registered in technology, tourism, wheat production, coffee development, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
He emphasized that technology plays a decisive role in differentiating nations globally, noting that Ethiopia has given strong policy attention to the ICT sector.
He added that digital transformation has become a central pillar of the macroeconomic reform agenda, with efforts underway to digitalize public services.
Following the completion of the Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy, the premier launched the Digital 2030 Strategy in December 2025 to sustain the momentum.
Degela also highlighted the expansion of the tourism sector, describing it as unprecedented.
“Tourism development has not ever been seen in Ethiopian history,” he said.
He pointed to landmark projects such as Unity Park, Sheger Riverside, and Entoto Park, alongside the Dine for Nation initiative, which has led to the development of major destinations including Gorgora near Lake Tana, Wonchi, and Koysha.
On manufacturing, he noted that the sector has gained renewed momentum under the Made in Ethiopia movement, positioning it as one of the core pillars of economic transformation.
Commenting on infrastructure, Degela praised the ongoing corridor development initiative, which began in Addis Ababa in 2024 and has now expanded to dozens of cities across regional states.
He further underscored the significance of the Yelemat Tirufat initiative in boosting productivity of dairy, poultry, and honey, contributing to food self-sufficiency and improved nutrition.
Hawassa University Acting President Chirotaw Ayele said the reform has shifted Ethiopia toward a diversified, multi-sector economy.
He noted that while agriculture had long dominated the economy, recent reforms have expanded focus to manufacturing, tourism, mining, and ICT.
“Certainly, the agriculture sector has been expanded from a single-way harvesting into an irrigation harvesting system, leveraging mechanization as well,” he said.
Chirotaw added that irrigation-based wheat production has significantly increased yields, supporting the country’s drive toward food sovereignty.
Reflecting on the overall reform momentum, he stated, “The government is working without time constraint,” underscoring the accelerated pace of implementation.
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