ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau Director pays courtesy call on Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister
Date: 2026-03-12
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Director
of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU), Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, has paid a courtesy
call on Temesgen Tiruneh, Deputy Prime Minister of the Ethiopia, during a visit
that highlighted the country’s progress in digital governance and connectivity.
During
the meeting, Zavazava toured the MESOB Center alongside the Deputy Prime
Minister. The facility provides integrated e-government services designed to
improve access to public services and enhance convenience for citizens.
The
MESOB Center was launched on April 26, 2025 by Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of
Ethiopia, as part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda.
Powered by locally developed technology, the center consolidates both public
and private services under one roof, enabling citizens to access services
through a faster and more connected platform.
According
to officials, the initiative represents Ethiopia’s efforts to promote
innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure, and advance self-reliance in
technology development.
Zavazava
commended Ethiopia for the initiative, noting that projects such as the MESOB
Center contribute to expanding universal, affordable, and meaningful
connectivity while improving the delivery of government services through
digital platforms.
