Tomorrow, we're bringing together Ethiopia's EdTech community for our June Monthly Meetup.

With the launch of Digital Ethiopia 2030, this session will explore what the country's new technology strategy means for education, entrepreneurs, and the broader EdTech ecosystem. Join us for an EdTech Spotlight presentation and panel discussion featuring experts working at the intersection of technology and education.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Shega

If you're building, investing in, or simply interested in the future of education technology in Ethiopia, we'd love to have you join us.

Register here: https://luma.com/qikoyocw

DFS Brief #3: Advancing Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia's Digital Economy

This month's brief explores the ideas, innovations, and policy developments shaping Ethiopia's digital financial services ecosystem.

What's inside:
• DFS Glossary in Afan Oromoo
• Digitalizing SACCOs to bridge the last mile of financial inclusion
• Leveraging Edir for inclusive insurance services
• Micro-transaction pricing models for greater digital adoption
• How AI can accelerate financial inclusion in Ethiopia
• Ethio telecom and AfDB's expanding digital transformation partnership

Read the full brief: https://shegadfs.substack.com/p/dfs-brief-3-advancing-financial-inclusion
#DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia

“Infrastructure is a very important thing when it comes to EdTech. In this era of technology and AI, these gadgets or materials are not a luxury but a necessity.”

— Biruk Mamo, Founder of Kuraztech and AynuLabs 

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Ethiopia's financial inclusion conversation often focuses on access: more accounts, agents, and products. But our latest AKOFADA infographic highlights another gap: the skills and confidence to use these tools safely.

A few numbers stood out: 92% understand inflation, but only 39% understand its impact on loan costs. Among internet users, 32% know how to block a lost or stolen phone, while nearly half reuse passwords. And while 66% plan a budget, just 12% have insurance.

Expanding access matters, but building financial capability alongside it is just as important.

This infographics is developed by Shega under the AKOFADA Project, in coordination with UNCDF Ethiopia.

See the high-resolution infographic 👇
https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/infographics/infographicFinancial-Literacy-and-Capability-Deep-Dive-in-Ethiopia

#Shega #AKOFADA #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialInclusion #DigitalFinance #Ethiopia #UNCDF

Join us today, July 27th, at 8:10 PM (EAT) on Fana Media Corporation's Facebook page for a conversation on Co-Authoring the Future: How Every Department Shapes Tech Adoption.

This upcoming episode explores how technology adoption extends beyond the IT department and requires collaboration across every part of an organization. From legal and compliance to growth, partnerships, and product development, the discussion will examine how different departments contribute to shaping, implementing, and sustaining technology adoption.

The discussion will be moderated by Rediet Meshesha, alongside Gelila Wogayehu, Legal and Compliance Manager at CBE Capital; Beamlak Teshome, Head of Growth and Partnership at GlobeDock; and Belyou Bekele, Co-founder of eBrana Technology and Consultancy.

Tune in and be part of the conversation on how organizations can work together to build a more practical, inclusive, and effective approach to technology adoption.

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation

“For us, people with disabilities, technology is not a luxury; it is something that can directly fulfill what we are missing.”

— Tilahun Muniye, History Teacher and Inclusive Education Resource Person at Derartu Tulu

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

“Technology is powerful, but not without drawbacks. Education should reflect that reality.”

— Gizachew (Eshetu) Yonas, Senior Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Expert at the FDRE Education and Training Authority (ETA)

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

The DFS Brief #5: Advancing Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia

This month's issue explores the latest research, insights, and use cases shaping Ethiopia’s digital financial services ecosystem, from financial literacy and financial inclusion strategy to digital pension payments and mobile money adoption.

What's inside:
• Financial and digital literacy in Ethiopia
• Ethiopia’s next financial inclusion strategy
• A use case for digital pension payments
• The path to mobile money: users’ journey in Ethiopia
• Strategies to increase mobile money agent activities
• Outside voices: CBE strengthens its lead in Ethiopia’s digital finance ecosystem
Read the full brief:

Link: https://shorturl.at/vBDZS

#DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia

“As a country and as EdTechs, we need to build the habit of generating evidence. Every innovation should be measured against clear quality standards and KPIs before moving to implementation.”

— Ato Bamlak Teshome, Head of Growth and Partnership at GlobeDock Academy

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

Join us on August 31st at 8:10 PM (EAT) on Fana Media Corporation's Facebook page for a conversation on EdTech for Out-of-School Youth.

This upcoming episode explores how technology can create new pathways for young people outside the formal education system, expanding access to learning, skills development, and new opportunities.

The discussion will be moderated by Rediet Meshesha, alongside Ibtsam Khalid, Al-Barti and founder and CEO of the refugee-led organization Tomorrow is Better; Mahlet Seyoum, CEO of Girar System Technology and Co-founder of Kokeb Temari; and Feven Alemu Dagne, Youth Intern at Boeing.

Tune in and be part of the conversation.

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation

"Sandboxes are safe spaces where new innovations can be tested before they reach students. With clear standards, we can identify risks early without compromising quality."

— Belyou Bekele, Co-founder, eBrana Technology and Consultancy.

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗙𝗦 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 #𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸

From bundling solar power with phone loans to leveraging local Idirs and Iqubs, September's issue of The DFS Brief moves beyond basic wallet counts to examine what makes digital financial services truly useful, inclusive, and adopted at scale across Ethiopia.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲:
-Mobile Money Diagnostic: Tracing the access-to-usage gap in Ethiopia
-Education & Literacy: Infographic on driving digital inclusion
-Device Financing: Rethinking siloed phone loan schemes
-Family Banking: Multi-user accounts for shared household finances
-DFS Outreach: Capitalizing on traditional community gatherings
-Data overtakes voice revenue for the first time at Ethio Telecom

Read the full issue: https://shorturl.at/rzdIT

#DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia #AKOFADA

Shega has been selected to pitch at the Africa Fintech Summit Alpha Expo in Kigali, 18 to 20 November 2026, representing Ethiopia on a stage bringing together innovative companies from across the continent.

Across the continent, business and economic data is often fragmented, outdated or inaccessible, making decisions slower, riskier and more costly for decision makers across financial services and capital allocators.

Shega Insights brings financial sector data, regulatory information and investment insights into one platform. Ask Shega, our AI research assistant, helps professionals investigate questions, connect findings across sources and turn scattered information into clear analysis grounded in evidence.

AFTS brings together investors, regulators, banks and fintechs from across Africa. This is exactly the audience Shega Insights was built to serve.

We are excited to take part in AFTS and share what we have been building. A meaningful milestone for the entire team.

“As a policy to be implemented at the lower levels, there should be a proclamation made by the federal government, so that way a minimum threshold can be set.”

— Miss Gelila Wogayehu, Legal and Compliance Manager at CBE Capital

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

Join us this Monday, September 28th, at 8:10 PM (EAT) on Fana Media Corporation's Facebook page for a conversation on PPPs That Deliver: EdTech Success Stories.

This upcoming episode explores how public-private partnerships can help move EdTech beyond standalone projects and create pathways for digital learning solutions to reach more learners across Ethiopia.

The discussion will be moderated by Rediet Meshesha, bringing together industry experts, development partners, and EdTech pioneers to discuss what it takes to build effective partnerships, navigate government processes, align commercial models with education goals, and scale digital learning solutions.

Tune in and be part of the conversation.

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation

“For people or immigrants who can’t go to school physically and learn, EdTech will create the opportunity for them to learn from home or wherever they are through their phones.”

— Mahlet Seyoum, CEO of Girar System Technology Co. and Co-founder of Kokeb Temari

#Shega #EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #Ethiopia

“For people or immigrants who can’t go to school physically, a phone can become their way into learning. EdTech creates that opportunity, wherever they are."

— Feven Alemu Dagne, Youth Intern at Boeing

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