INSA hosts discussion on Electronics Global Value Chain to boost Ethiopia’s digital economy

By:  Robert Annor

The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has convened a strategic session on the “Strategic Significance of the Electronics Global Value Chain (EGVC) for Ethiopia” as part of its monthly knowledge-sharing platform, INSIGHT. The session provided an in-depth overview of global trends, benchmarks, Ethiopia’s current position in the electronics value chain, and practical approaches to enhance the country’s participation in the global electronics ecosystem.

INSA Director General, H.E. Mrs. Tigist Hamid, highlighted the electronics sector’s critical role in advancing Ethiopia’s digital transformation, industrial development, and technological sovereignty. She stressed the need to align policy, skills development, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure to shift the country from consumption to value creation within the global electronics landscape. She further emphasized the importance of strategic coordination among institutions to unlock long-term economic and security benefits.

Deputy Director General Mr. Daniel Guta noted the relevance of the Electronics Global Value Chain to Ethiopia’s innovation ecosystem and digital economy ambitions. He emphasized that strengthening local capabilities, securing digital supply chains, and building resilient systems are essential for competitive integration into global markets.

The session concluded with a consensus that informed dialogue and evidence-based policy engagement are vital to positioning Ethiopia as an emerging player in the global electronics value chain.