Ethiopia

People Reading on Mobile Phones in Ethiopia: 14,454

People Reading on E-Readers in Ethiopia: 480

Book Languages Available: English (source: Ethnologue)

Ethiopia Population: 94.1 Million

Ethiopia GDP: $47.53 Billion

Languages Spoken: Aari, Afar, Alaba-K’abeena, Amharic, Anfillo, Anuak, Arbore, ArgobbaShow More, Awngi, Baiso, Bambassi, Basketo, Bench, Berta, Borna, Burji, Bussa, Chara, Daasanach, Dawro, Dime, Dirasha, Dizin, Dorze, English, Gamo, Ganza, Gawwada, Gayil, Gedeo, Geez, Gofa, Gumuz, Hadiyya, Hamer-Banna, Harari, Hozo, Inor, Kachama-Ganjule, Kacipo-Balesi, Kafa, Kambaata, Karo, Kistane, Komo, Konso, Koorete, Kwama, Kwegu, Libido, Majang, Male, Me’en, Melo, Mesmes, Mesqan, Mursi, Nayi, Nuer, Nyangatom, Ongota, Opuuo, Oromo, Oyda, Qimant, RerBare, Saho, Gurage, Seze, Shabo, Shekkacho, Sheko, Sidamo, Silt’e, Somali, Suri, Tigrigna, Tsamai, Weyto, Wolane, Wolaytta, Xamtanga, Yemsa, Zay, ZayseteHide (source: Ethnologue)

Adult Literacy Rate in Ethiopia: 49.09%


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IICD
Institute for Communication and Development Ethiopia

Location: 7 Primary Schools and One Secondary School in Nekemte, Ethiopia

Sponsoring Organization: International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)

Launch Date: November 2014

Number of devices: 120 Wi-Fi Kindles

Students’ grade level: Primary and Secondary

Types of books: Storybooks, Textbooks, and Reference Materials