Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invited all students on break, young professionals, and those eager for personal growth and making a positive impact locally and beyond to participate in the 5 Million Coders initiative, the large-scale capacity-building project for the country's youth. It is to be recalled that the premier had launched the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative on July 23, 2024. The initiative, implemented through collaboration between the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopian governments, aims to provide online coding training to 5 million youth nationwide. This forward-looking strategy aspires to transform Ethiopia into a hub of technological advancement and economic growth, positioning the country for success in an increasingly digital world. The training primarily focuses on web programming, Android based app development, data science, and foundational digital skills in artificial intelligence. The PM said today on social media post that in today's fast-paced world, continuous lear ning and skills development are more important than ever. Hence, he invited all students on break, young professionals, and those eager for personal growth and making a positive impact locally and beyond to participate in the initiative. 'The 5 Million Coders initiative has been launched to help you stay ahead, regardless of your career stage or goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your current skills, learn something new, or prepare for future opportunities, this initiative is designed for you,' the premier elaborated. He also strongly encouraged everyone involved in skill-building in Ethiopia-incubators, accelerators, universities, and others-to fully embrace this initiative. 'Our nation's strength lies in your growth,' Abiy stressed. Source : Ethiopian News Agency