"Since the last ten years the MOE of the government of Ethiopia embarked on the task of the expansion and access of higher education, and the higher education system is tuned towards meeting more directly the national strategy for economic growth and poverty reduction. A lot of public universities were established throughout the country, and consequently the number of universities under the auspices of the Ministry of Education alone reached twenty two. The establishment of additional nine new universities is under way. A lot of regional colleges appeared to the scene and, also importantly, the private sector showed a great interest in the sector which in turn made a vital contribution to the expansion of higher education."

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