Gap Assessment of Logistics Digitalization in Ethiopia

Abstract

An effective logistics sector is now recognized almost everywhere as a core enabler of development and a precondition for national competitiveness. Technology plays a critical role in logistics value differentiation and speeds up regional, continental and international integration for the free movement of goods and people. Despite Ethiopia’s strong, broad economic growth in recent years, its logistics systems are still in the early stages of development compared to global best practices, and the sector has not adequately enabled the country’s international trade competitiveness. To ensure competitiveness, Ethiopia is working to overhaul the logistics sector by developing a national strategy, creating beneficial logistics and transport sector policy, and modernizing logistics services through digitalization among key stakeholders.