Ethiopia is moving to formalise and expand its Bitcoin mining sector through a government-led public-private partnership model.
The Ethiopian government has announced plans to partner with private investors to develop and operate state-backed Bitcoin mining infrastructure, marking a new phase in its digital economy strategy. Speaking at the Finance Forward Ethiopia 2026 conference, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) is seeking partners with capital, technical expertise, and mining experience to help generate direct state revenue from Bitcoin mining.
The initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 agenda, which prioritises digital infrastructure, financial sector reform, and technology-driven growth. Ethiopia has already emerged as a major African Bitcoin mining hub, supported by abundant renewable hydropower, low electricity costs, and large-scale projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
By mid-2025, the country hosted about 23 licensed mining operations, consuming roughly 600 MW of power and contributing an estimated 2.5% of global Bitcoin hash rate. Officials say deeper public-private collaboration will boost skills, maximise economic value, and integrate mining into long-term development plans.
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