Science and technology in Ethiopia

[4] In 2016 programmer Betelhem Dessie become the youngest entrepreneur in the country when he founded iCog, an AItech company responsible for developing Sophia robot.

[5] The robot made a landmark visit to Ethiopia in July 2018, attracting many dignitaries to the Information and Communication Technology International Expo, in Addis Ababa.

[3] In 2004, the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI) was established to create an observatory in the Entoto Mountains in 2014.

[8] According to President Sahle-Work Zewde, the satellite "will provide all the necessary data on changes in climate and weather-related phenomena that would be utilized for the country’s key targets in agriculture, forestry as well as natural resources protection initiatives."

By January 2020, satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing (MAIT) began with funding from European Investment Bank (EIB).

Ethiopia has significant natural resources that could make an important contribution to future developments in science and technology.

Ethiopia's use of traditional medicaments is highly intricate and includes the use of herbs, spiritual healing, bone-setting and minor surgical procedures, that may vary between different ethnic groups.

However, despite this progress, learning levels have remained low and many children still lack basic literacy and numeracy skills after they complete their primary education.

Its facilities include a digital library, patent information system, automated personnel management and databases.

[19] The institution is designated as the highest body in agency for initiating, strengthening and co-ordinating various facilities and services concerning the collection, organization and dissemination of scientific and technological information.