Present but non-existing ICT in Ethiopia – Part II

By: Timo Deresu
timotazu@gmail.com
The numerous feedbacks I received on my first article on the ICT sector in Ethiopia prompted me to sequel a second part to the article. In their comments, readers raised many concerns regarding the article ranging from the choice of the title “Present but non-existing ICT in Ethiopia” to specific argumentative points. Some commenter’s even questioned the need for ICT in Ethiopia overall. In this article, I want to address the concerns, comments and questions I received in form of a feedback as other readers might have pondered these issues as well. Like the previous article, I will list a number of recommendations for the government, and this time I will add the tasks expected form higher education institutes and private ICT affiliated companies. More…