Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Digital Solutions

Emerald and Target Consult Forge Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Digital Solutions Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – January 29, 2026

Emerald Education, Research and Consultancy Service (Emerald) and Target Business Consultants Plc (Target Consult) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership in the areas of business advisory, software development, research, and outsourcing services. The agreement was signed yesterday in Addis Ababa by Dr. Adem Ibrahim, General Manager of Emerald, and Mr. Getnet Hale, Chief Executive Officer of Target Business Consultants Plc, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at delivering integrated, innovative, and technology-driven solutions to organizations across Ethiopia.

This partnership brings together Emerald’s strong foundation in education, applied research, data science, artificial intelligence, analytics, and institutional capacity building with Target Consult’s extensive experience in business advisory, enterprise consulting, digital solutions, and operational outsourcing services. By combining academic rigor with practical industry expertise, both institutions seek to bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation and create sustainable impact for clients in the public and private sectors. The MoU establishes a strategic framework for cooperation through which the two organizations will jointly design and deliver practical, solution-oriented services that address evolving organizational and market needs.

The collaboration will encompass business advisory and management consulting, software and enterprise systems development, data analytics and digital transformation initiatives, applied research and innovation projects, and business process and IT outsourcing services, alongside professional training and structured knowledge transfer programs. Through this integrated approach, the partnership aims to strengthen organizational performance, enhance operational efficiency, accelerate technology adoption, and promote evidence-based decision-making across sectors.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Adem Ibrahim emphasized that the agreement reflects Emerald’s continued commitment to translating academic knowledge and research into practical solutions that support institutional excellence and national development. He noted that collaborating with Target Consult will enable both organizations to deliver high-impact services that respond to the growing demand for data-driven and technology-enabled transformation. Mr. Getnet Hale highlighted that the partnership strengthens Target Consult’s ability to provide comprehensive consulting and digital services supported by strong research and technical capabilities, adding that the collaboration will create greater value and sustainable outcomes for clients.

Through this partnership, Emerald and Target Consult plan to jointly pursue projects, research initiatives, and service opportunities that foster innovation, build professional skills, and contribute to Ethiopia’s growing digital and business ecosystem. The MoU underscores both organizations’ shared vision of advancing excellence, competitiveness, and long-term institutional growth through collaboration. ** About Emerald Education, Research and Consultancy Service** Emerald is a leading Ethiopian education, research, and consultancy institution specializing in data science, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital transformation, and professional capacity building. The organization works closely with government, private sector, and development partners to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that strengthen institutional performance. ** About Target Business Consultants Plc** Target Business Consultants Plc is a professional consulting firm providing business advisory, financial and management consulting, enterprise technology solutions, and outsourcing services to a diverse range of public and private sector clients across Ethiopia.