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06 February 2025
The Supreme Court of Ethiopia’s Amhara region has signed a partnership agreement with Ethio Telecom to digitize the operation of the region’s courts. 
Dubbed ‘Smart Court,’ the initiative could facilitate people’s access to judicial services.
Users will be able to access fast and efficient judicial services, either in person or through electronic court (e-court) platforms. This will not only help reduce the time and costs associated with court proceedings, but also simplify their daily lives.
Ethio Telecom will be responsible for developing a modern network infrastructure, deploying cloud services, creating a modular information centre, installing a network operations management system and integrating advanced digital technologies. This will facilitate the secure digital exchange of information between courts, while ensuring a high level of security. It will also introduce technology that will improve the efficiency of court services and enable better delivery of justice services.
This initiative is part of the digital transformation ambitions of the Amhara region. In October 2024, Ethio Telecom signed a memorandum of understanding with the city hall of Bahadar, the capital of the region, to launch a smart city project.
