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This paper presents a development paradigm for Ethiopia, based on appropriateservices and innovative use of mobile communications technologies viaapplications tailored for sectors like business, finance, healthcare,governance, education and infotainment. The experience of other developingcountries like India and Kenya is cited so as to adapt those to the Ethiopiancontext. Notable application areas in the aforementioned sectors have beenoutlined. The ETC 'next generation network' is taken into consideration, withan emphasis on mobile service offering by the Telco itself and/or third partyservice providers. In addition, enabling technologies like mobile internet,location-based systems, open interfaces to large telecom networks, specificallyservice-oriented architecture (SOA), Parlay/JAIN and the like are discussed.The paper points out possible endeavors by such stakeholders like: telecomagencies and network operators; businesses, government and NGOs; entrepreneursand innovators; technology companies and professionals; as well as researchersand academic institutions. ICT4D through mobile services and their role inbridging the digital divide by building a virtual 'network economy' ispresented.

Mobile Services and ICT4D, To the Network Economy - Bridging the Digital Divide, Ethiopia's Case