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Ethio telecom engaged with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) in Rome to discuss strategic financing for its 'Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond' strategy. The meeting aimed to enhance Ethiopia's digital transformation and infrastructure.

Ethio telecom outlined plans for telecom network expansion, digital and cloud infrastructure, and financial services like Telebirr. CDP showed interest in supporting projects related to network expansion, data centers, renewable energy, and digital agriculture. Both parties agreed to proceed with collaboration following a Non-Disclosure Agreement, with Ethio telecom prioritizing its project pipeline for CDP's appraisal, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable economic growth in Ethiopia and Africa.