Event connecting Diaspora and local experts kicked off

An innovative event dedicated to connecting and inspiring diaspora with home-based experts from all sectors has officially started in Addis Ababa.
The event held under the theme “Connecting diaspora and home-based professionals to make a lasting Impact” showcased the power of effective partnerships in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world to provide ground-breaking results.
The two-days impactful event is organized in a way to tap into the collective knowledge of the diaspora and local experts to provide INNOVATIVE Solutions for Ethiopia’s current and future challenges.
During the opening ceremony Huria Ali, State Minister at Ministry of Innovation and Technology Highlighted that the government is focusing and making efforts in building a digital economy that will be led by the private sector, also assuring that the government will support the diaspora and the private sector’s work in the sector. In addition to this, the State Minister called on the Diaspora to engage in activities that generate foreign currency, Job opportunities for the youth while taking into consideration the demand at the Global Market.