In line with our commitment to going beyond connectivity, Ethio telecom continues to expand access to cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions that transform Ethiopia’s economic and social ecosystem, modernize institutional systems, and enhance the daily lives of our citizens. Through the implementation of impactful digital initiatives, we remain a key driver in accelerating the Digital Ethiopia journey, promoting financial inclusion and supporting the nation’s comprehensive development goals.
Today, we are proud to announce an agreement made with the Oromia Agriculture Bureau to launch an integrated big data-powered platform tailored for the agricultural sector. This advanced solution is designed to significantly enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, market access, and profitability within Oromia’s agricultural value chain.
The new Big Data Platform Solution will connect all actors across the agricultural ecosystem including farmers, agricultural experts, input suppliers, enterprises, distributors, and retailers thereby fostering seamless coordination between public and private stakeholders. The initiative will not only improve resource management and pest/disease control, but also strengthen market linkages and promote sustainable, data-driven agricultural practices.
Powered by tele Cloud and initially rolled out in selected woredas (districts), the platform will cover every stage of the agricultural value chain. It will enable digital transactions, support price and supply-demand analysis, and integrate data from multiple sources such as IoT devices, satellite imagery, remote sensing, and field experts. The platform will serve as a central hub for data storage and analysis resulting in enhancing institutional collaboration and information accessibility across the region.
Furthermore, this data driven transformation of Oromia’s agriculture will play a pivotal role in enabling a smarter, more resilient, and efficient agricultural economy. By leveraging predictive analytics to reduce risks, offering policy insights, optimizing resource use, and aligning production with real market needs, the platform will help establish a sustainable and digitally integrated agricultural value chain.
Ethio telecom has previously signed several partnership agreements with the Oromia National Regional State including the Region’s City administrations and key institutions. Through these collaborations, we have been implementing smart solutions and digital services designed to modernize and digitize public services, ultimately enhancing citizen livelihoods.
Moving forward, our company is actively engaged in forging partnerships with various administrative offices (Bureaus and Agencies) of the Oromia Regional State to collaborate on key initiatives. Furthermore, we are committed to strengthening technological support and similar collaborative efforts by introducing digital solutions aimed at digitalizing the region’s operational systems, and we are eager to reaffirm our dedication to this cause.