Countries Should Work on Capacity Building to Sustain Long Lasting Benefits in the Cyber space The Government of Ethiopia joins the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) as a member. - en
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Ethiopia’s Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has joined the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA). This membership is a testament to the country's firm commitment to a robust digital public infrastructure (DPI) leveraging digital public goods (DPGs) in accelerating its digital transformation objectives of the Ethiopian Digital 2025 strategy and the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda.
As a DPGA member, the Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has established a committee of representatives from key sectors to leverage emerging and existing DPGs, such as the Fayda (MOSIP) core identity platform, DHIS2 health information system, and an X-Road sandbox. These open-source resources offer cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the country fostering innovation and customization.
Joining the DPGA allows the country to engage in a mutually beneficial relationship with other member nations, sharing experiences and learning from each other in using DPGs to create digital public infrastructures (DPIs). This collaboration is expected to lead to more unified global standards in digital transformation policy. Additionally, the development of DPI based reference architecture in the country signals its strategic intent to use DPGs as a blueprint for Ethiopia's digital transformation. The creation of a DPI Sandbox will provide a controlled environment for experimentation, testing, and learning.
In joining the DPGA, Ethiopia marks a significant milestone in the nation's digital journey, showcasing its readiness to embrace global digital advancements and incorporate DPGs as a crucial part of its national strategy, paving the way for a digital future.
For more information on Ethiopia's 2023 DPGA Roadmap, reach out to Yodahe Zemicahel at yodahe@id.gov.et
For inquiries about the Digital Public Goods Alliance, contact hello@digitalpublicgoods.net
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Solomon Soka, the Director General of the Information Network Security Administration of Ethiopia (INSA), said that Sharing knowledge and skills among generations led countries to use optimum cyberspace opportunities and bring about the desired change.
Mr. Solomon Soka, who is participating in the GITEX Africa Fair, which is going on in Marrakesh, Morocco, raised the need for continuous capacity building to fill the knowledge and skills gaps between generations.
In the panel discussion entitled "Cyber security capacity building for professional excellence and economic development," the director-general pointed out that high priority should be given to human development to address the scarcity of skilled power in cyberspace.
Mr. Solomon explained that the process of human development had three generations in INSA. He added that although the first generation was not professionally skilled in the cyber sector, using their competent leadership capacity and understanding the national needs in the field gave clear direction to the second generation to fill the gaps.
INSA has invested heavily in the second generation to build their technical capacity through various training and practical participation in national projects to enhance the knowledge gained from school. They contributed a lot to stepping up the institution's capability.
According to Mr. Solomon Soka, today's capacity does not guarantee tomorrow. In this respect, the third generation consists of talented teenagers in cyberspace. INSA provides the Cyber Security Talent Development Center, where they get guidance and a convenient environment for their creative work with their regular class. Many students join the talent center based on their interests, and the results are encouraging.
Finally, the Director General urges that cyber-attacks are one of the world's threats for their dynamic and unpredictable nature. States should work cooperatively to prevent cyber-attacks since a nation alone cannot counter effectively.