Zambia and Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and implementation of national digital identity systems, positioning both countries at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
The agreement, signed under the auspices of the Zambia-Ethiopia Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation, aims to strengthen access to essential services such as healthcare, education, banking and social protection while enhancing government transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Smart Zambia Institute national coordinator Percy Chinyama described the partnership as a strategic boost to Zambia’s ongoing digitalisation reforms.
Under the MoU, Zambia will draw on Ethiopia’s experience in rolling out a robust national digital ID system.
Ethiopia’s National ID Programme executive director Yohande Zemichael welcomed the partnership and affirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to sharing technical insights and lessons learned.
The collaboration also aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which calls for home-grown digital solutions to drive regional integration and sustainable development across the continent.
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