About Us

Empowering Industry. Digitalizing Communities.

Since 2017 E.C. (2024 G.C.)

A New Era for SWEPR

The Industry and Innovation Bureau was established to bridge the gap between regional resources and the global digital economy. Following the regional restructuring, we moved from being an "Enterprise-only" body to becoming a Science and Technology powerhouse.

Our mission is to increase the industrial sector's economic contribution through modern manufacturing extensions and a comprehensive digital transformation that leaves no citizen behind.

Innovation & Industry SWEPR

2018 Performance & Strategic Impact

199

Annual Target: New Industries

83,112

Regional "Ethiopia Coders"

1.9M

Target: Fayda Digital ID

55.9M

ETB in Market Linkages

Digital Sovereignty

We are building the regional infrastructure of tomorrow. This year alone, we are designing and hosting 8 new institutional websites and expanding secure digital platforms across our zones—including Keffa, Sheka, Bench Sheko, Dawuro, West Omo, and Konta.

Our registration of over 474,711 citizens for the National Digital ID marks the first phase of our commitment to a paperless, secure regional government.

Digital Infrastructure SWEPR

Our Purpose & Impact

Strategic Vision for Industry and Innovation in SWEPR

Vision

To see South West Ethiopia become the leading region in competitive manufacturing and a digitally empowered society by 2030.

Mission

To accelerate wealth creation by fostering innovation, supporting industrial growth, and building a secure regional digital infrastructure.

Values

Excellence in Service, Transparency, Integrity, Innovation-First Thinking, and Resilient Leadership.

Our Work

The Bureau operates as the primary catalyst for regional growth, focusing on two strategic pillars: Industrial Expansion and Digital Modernization.

  • Manufacturing Extension: We provide technical and financial linkage support. In the first half of 2018, we established 47 new industries and strengthened 95 existing enterprises.
  • Digital Identity (Fayda): We lead the regional registration of 1.9 million citizens, ensuring every resident has a secure digital identity for modern services.
  • 5 Million Coders: We are empowering our youth by facilitating the training of 83,112 regional citizens in software development and digital skills.
  • Industrial Level Transition: We focus on helping businesses grow from micro to small, and small to medium scales—achieving a 1000% performance in transitions this year.
Ethiopian Digital Technology

team members

Leadership

our team

Ass. Prof. Zemedkun Solomon

Head Of Bureau

Mrs Birkinesh Shanko

VIce

Mr. Mitiku

VIce

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Bureau is tasked with leading the regional structural transformation by establishing 199 new manufacturing enterprises and registering 1.9 million citizens for the National Digital ID (Fayda).
We provide Industry Extension Services, which include technical training, market linkages (generating over 55.9 Million ETB in ties recently), and facilitating access to industrial land and manufacturing sheds.
All youth and citizens in the South West Ethiopia region are encouraged to join. Our regional target is to train 83,112 trainees to empower them for the digital economy. Registration can be done through our portal or Zonal ICT centers.
Our priority sectors include Agro-processing (Food & Beverage), Textiles, Leather Products, Metal & Wood Works, and Construction Inputs.
According to our Citizens' Charter, we aim to process competency certificates and registration requests within 3 to 7 working days, provided all technical requirements are met.
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