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GDG Addis (Google Developers Group Addis) is a community of passionate software developers and IT enthusiasts in Ethiopia. Join the discussion at https://news.1rj.ru/str/GDG_Addis.
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Come visit GITEX Africa in📍 Marrakech, Morocco

🗓 From 29-31 May 2024
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🤝 We have Badar Ismail, @BadarIsmail, Delegate Sales at Dubai World Center, in the Discussion Group if anyone has any question about the event. Badar is happy to assist with ensuring attendees get their Visa approval, as he can support by issuing Visa Invitation letters.
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👋 Hey there!

We've been away from the community website for a bit (a while), but now we're back and ready to make some improvements on the site.

We've created 2 issues and would love your help:
- Fix Navigation Component: Help us tidy up our navigation.
Issue 37: Fix Navigation Component
- Build Event Page: Let's create a page to showcase our events.
Issue 38: Build Event Page

Check out how to contribute: Contribution Guidelines

Let's make the website better!

#CommunityWebsite #OpenSource
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Exciting news about the the future of Ethiopian #Startups, Part I

Here are the key highlights:

• Office rental agreement won’t be mandatory.
• Fayda National ID Ethiopia system will be used to facilitate startup registration.
• Transitioning cash registers to digital platforms.
• Offering tax exemptions and assistance.
• Startups exporting services will utilize 100% of foreign currency earnings.
• Permitting banks to offer debit card or wire transfer payments for startups.
• Enabling foreign investors to back Ethiopian startups.
• Establishing Funds of Funds. (Institutions that fund startups)
• Supporting existing startups with funding and stock options, involving the Development Bank for equity and idea financing.
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PART 2

• Streamlining intellectual property rights registration, allowing startup patents as collateral.
• Introducing a new kind of Customs tax support tailored for startups.
• Soon, access to online mentors and experts will be available.
• The ሥራ እና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር / Ministry of Labor and Skills FDRE will launch a digital platform featuring an idea bank and skill repository.
• Aiming to position Ethiopia as a leading hub for Skill Olympics.
• Providing startup-friendly spaces and workshops.
• Hosting annual idea and skills competitions.
• Leveraging digital marketing platforms to showcase Ethiopian startups globally.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danidpx_startups-activity-7181760020118728710-vOZz
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Community members, assemble!

EthioTelecom is organizing an event tomorrow afternoon for developers, and they are looking for exclusive invitation of 30 members from our community

Linked here is a form for you to express your interest in attending the event

Once we reach the 30 person limit, the form will be closed, and those who expressed their interest will be contacted for further information

🔗 https://forms.gle/nqds5RS3mm6DBeN66

Good luck🔥
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Community members, assemble! EthioTelecom is organizing an event tomorrow afternoon for developers, and they are looking for exclusive invitation of 30 members from our community Linked here is a form for you to express your interest in attending the event…
That was quick!! We have reached the limit cap of 30 developers (50 responses) Thank you all for expressing your interest

The first 30 will be contacted for details

Stay tuned for future events🔥
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Google I/O 2024 is live now!

Don't miss the Google Keynote at 8:00pm and the Developer Keynote at 11:30pm.

More at https://io.google/2024/
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Applications Open for Local Agritech Competition with $20,000 Prize

Heifer Ethiopia has launched this year's AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge, which aims to identify innovative tech-based solutions to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in the country.

https://shega.co/post/application-opens-for-local-agritech-competition-with-20000-prize/

@shegahq
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Africa, Join the 2024 A2SV AI For Impact Hackathon!

Last year’s hackathon united 3709 students from 47 countries across Africa, leading to impactful innovations and practical solutions with Generative AI.

Now, it’s your turn to be part of Africa’s largest hackathon, supporting diversity, education, and economic growth through technology.

Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned coder, this hackathon is for you. High school and university students are invited to build their first prototypes, improve their problem-solving skills, and be guided by globally recognized industry mentors and advisors from top tech companies.

Compete for a share of our $30,000 USD prize pool and get ready to make a real impact in the tech scene of Africa.

Register now at hackathon.a2sv.org and let us show the world what Africa can do!
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Developer Roadmap
a community driven platform to guide developers in picking up a path

👉🏾 https://roadmap.sh/

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Are you curious who discovered the first "Computer Bug" 🐞?
Dr. Grace Hopper was a computer-language pioneer and mathematician who found the first-reported computer bug in 1947. Learn the full fascinating history here: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/the-story-of-the-first-computer-bug.

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ethioware.org is conducting a survey to explore how career guidance impacts university students' academic and career decisions. Your responses to these 20 questions will help Ethioware understand the effectiveness and accessibility of such guidance. All answers are anonymous and used solely for this research. As a thank you, 20 participants will be selected for a 3-month internship.

🔗 https://forms.gle/14VTjkaUajGD5Pcn9

@GDGAddis
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