Digital Government & Public Policy

Overview

Digital government can improve service delivery, transparency, and citizen trust when designed around evidence, inclusion, and institutional capacity. KGRI evaluates how Ethiopia can modernise public administration responsibly.

We analyse e-government strategies, data-sharing frameworks, procurement models, and the policy choices that shape whether digital reforms deliver real public value.

Focus Areas

E-government strategy and implementation
Digital identity, data, and interoperability policy
Public sector digital service design
Procurement and vendor governance
Citizen trust, inclusion, and digital rights

Lead Researchers

Dr. Tilahun Ejigu

Research Lead, Digital Government & Public Policy

Dr. Tilahun Ejigu Belay is a cybersecurity governance, audit, and risk management leader with more than 12 years of experience advancing national cyber resilience, information security, and digital transformation. As the Cybersecurity Audit & Evaluation Director at Ethiopia's Information Network Security Administration (INSA), he leads national cybersecurity audit programs, compliance assessments, security evaluations, and governance initiatives that strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture. His expertise spans cybersecurity governance, information security auditing, cyber risk management, vulnerability assessment, security architecture, compliance, and critical infrastructure protection. Leveraging internationally recognized frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, PCI DSS, and Zero Trust principles, Dr. Tilahun works to enhance organizational resilience, strengthen security assurance, and support the secure adoption of emerging technologies across public and private sectors.