Protean eGov Wins Rs 250 Million Ethiopia Agriculture Platform

04 Feb 2026 CW Team

The project will focus on digitising farm records, enhancing supply chain visibility and supporting decision making through data analytics. Implementation will involve cloud based systems, mobile access for field agents and integration with existing government databases. The work is expected to prioritise usability for rural stakeholders and build institutional capacity within Ethiopian agencies. Protean eGov will deploy teams to oversee development, testing and rollout.

The contract value, stated as Rs 250 mn, reflects the scale of the initiative and the resources committed to delivering the platform. Funding and procurement arrangements are being managed by the relevant Ethiopian authorities, with timelines for phased deployment to be finalised during initial project mobilisation. The company's approach will emphasise interoperability, data security and scalability to accommodate future enhancements. This engagement aligns with wider efforts to modernise agricultural administration in the region.

Stakeholders anticipate that the digital platform will improve tracking of production metrics, enable better resource allocation and support market linkages for farmers. The project may create opportunities for skills transfer and technology adoption in rural communities, contributing to longer term productivity gains. Observers say successful delivery could strengthen bilateral technology cooperation and open avenues for similar programmes in neighbouring countries. Protean eGov will begin preparatory work as contractual formalities are completed.

Protean eGov has secured a contract worth Rs 250 million (mn) to develop a digital agriculture platform for Ethiopia. The award follows a competitive tender and positions the Indian company as a provider of public sector digital solutions in international markets. The platform is expected to centralise agricultural data and streamline interactions between producers and authorities. The contract marks a step in the company's overseas expansion. The project will focus on digitising farm records, enhancing supply chain visibility and supporting decision making through data analytics. Implementation will involve cloud based systems, mobile access for field agents and integration with existing government databases. The work is expected to prioritise usability for rural stakeholders and build institutional capacity within Ethiopian agencies. Protean eGov will deploy teams to oversee development, testing and rollout. The contract value, stated as Rs 250 mn, reflects the scale of the initiative and the resources committed to delivering the platform. Funding and procurement arrangements are being managed by the relevant Ethiopian authorities, with timelines for phased deployment to be finalised during initial project mobilisation. The company's approach will emphasise interoperability, data security and scalability to accommodate future enhancements. This engagement aligns with wider efforts to modernise agricultural administration in the region. Stakeholders anticipate that the digital platform will improve tracking of production metrics, enable better resource allocation and support market linkages for farmers. The project may create opportunities for skills transfer and technology adoption in rural communities, contributing to longer term productivity gains. Observers say successful delivery could strengthen bilateral technology cooperation and open avenues for similar programmes in neighbouring countries. Protean eGov will begin preparatory work as contractual formalities are completed.

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