By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Ministry of Revenue, the Information Network Security Administration (INSA),
Siinqee Bank, and Goh Betoch Bank have signed a tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) aimed at modernising Ethiopia’s electronic tax collection
system through enhanced digital integration and service delivery.
The
agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to enable taxpayers to make
secure, fast, and convenient tax payments at any time and from any location
using Derash, INSA’s indigenous bill aggregation platform.
According
to the partners, the initiative is expected to improve transparency,
efficiency, and trust in tax administration processes while also advancing
financial inclusion through expanded access to digital payment services across
the country.
The
MoU also supports the continued expansion of Derash’s banking integration
network, bringing additional financial institutions into Ethiopia’s digital tax
ecosystem and strengthening interoperability within the sector.
Officials
noted that the partnership aligns with the broader objectives of the Digital
Ethiopia 2030 strategy, which seeks to accelerate national digital
transformation and modernise public service delivery through technology-driven
solutions.
The
collaboration is expected to play a key role in enhancing revenue collection
efficiency while contributing to the development of a more secure and inclusive
digital financial infrastructure in Ethiopia.
