Protean eGov Wins Rs250 Mn Ethiopia Agriculture Contract

05 Feb 2026 CW Team

The platform is expected to consolidate data on crops, land use and supply chains to enable improved decision making by administrators and stakeholders. Emphasis will be placed on interoperability with existing systems and on user interfaces accessible to a range of users including extension workers and smallholder farmers. The solution will incorporate data analytics and reporting modules to inform policy planning and market interventions. Capacity building and training are included to aid local adoption and sustainability.

The contract strengthens the company's international footprint and provides a recurring services opportunity that can contribute to revenue growth. The project aligns with the firm's focus on digital public infrastructure and leverages its experience in technology platforms for public sector services. Management anticipates that delivery of the platform will enhance its credentials for further work in Africa and other emerging markets. The order is expected to be executed through a phased implementation approach supported by local partners.

The engagement underscores growing interest in digitisation of agricultural systems and the role of technology providers in supporting food security and market efficiency. Stakeholders are watching how the platform will be integrated with supply chain actors and market information services to improve transparency and price discovery. The company intends to provide technical support and maintenance during the initial years of operation to ensure stability and uptake. The contract adds to a pipeline of international projects and may influence future bidding for regional initiatives.

Protean eGov (the company) said it has secured a Rs25 crore contract to develop a digital platform for agriculture in Ethiopia. The value converts to Rs250 million (Rs250 mn) and represents a notable international order for the company. The work encompasses design, development and deployment of a technology platform intended to support agricultural administration and service delivery across the country. The company will undertake systems integration and provide ongoing technical support as part of the contract. The platform is expected to consolidate data on crops, land use and supply chains to enable improved decision making by administrators and stakeholders. Emphasis will be placed on interoperability with existing systems and on user interfaces accessible to a range of users including extension workers and smallholder farmers. The solution will incorporate data analytics and reporting modules to inform policy planning and market interventions. Capacity building and training are included to aid local adoption and sustainability. The contract strengthens the company's international footprint and provides a recurring services opportunity that can contribute to revenue growth. The project aligns with the firm's focus on digital public infrastructure and leverages its experience in technology platforms for public sector services. Management anticipates that delivery of the platform will enhance its credentials for further work in Africa and other emerging markets. The order is expected to be executed through a phased implementation approach supported by local partners. The engagement underscores growing interest in digitisation of agricultural systems and the role of technology providers in supporting food security and market efficiency. Stakeholders are watching how the platform will be integrated with supply chain actors and market information services to improve transparency and price discovery. The company intends to provide technical support and maintenance during the initial years of operation to ensure stability and uptake. The contract adds to a pipeline of international projects and may influence future bidding for regional initiatives.

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