Activity under preparation Digital Governance Initiative

About this project

Ethiopia¿s combination of demographic weight, economic development opportunities, reform ambitions and central role in the Horn of Africa region, makes it a pivotal partner for the EU. EU-ETH relations are on a positive trajectory, with consistent engagements by EUSR HoA and EU HoD in Addis Ababa, as well as recent high-level meetings [1]. [placeholder ¿ to be adjusted after COAFR meetings] The concept of proposing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Ethiopia has been validated by the cabinets of HRVP and Commissioner for International Partnerships. It would structure the partnership around three pillars: i) promotion of economic development and regional integration through strategic Global Gateway investments; ii) Governance, regional peace and security; and iii) People and mobility.However, several issues are weighing negatively on the partnership too, including concerns regarding ongoing macro-economic reforms, the restriction of civil space and overall deterioration of the security situation in the country. The Pretoria Agreement, known as the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) remains the valid framework for peace in the north of Ethiopia but is undercut by lack of implementation and competing interpretations by different groups. Conflict across Amhara and Oromia is exacerbated by armed clashes involving different rebellious Amhara factions, the Oromo Liberation Army, and Ethiopia¿s National Defence Forces respectively. Situations are also tense in Benisha…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Ethiopia

Sectors

Information and communication technology (ICT)TelecommunicationsBusiness policy and administration

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63539.

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