Ethiopia Embarks on Structural Transformations to Modernize Urban Sector: Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure

State Minister of Urban and Infrastructure Fenta Dejene highlighted the major policy issues related to structural transformations, which the government of Ethiopia is undertaking to modernize the urban sector in the country.

The Ethiopian delegation led by Fenta Dejene, State Minister for Urban and Infrastructure is participating in the second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly which is underway from 5 to 9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme “For a Better Urban Future.”

In a statement he made at the opening session, the state minister highlighted the major policy issues related to structural transformations which the Government of Ethiopia is undertaking to modernize the urban sector, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya.

He also commended UN Habitat’s effort to realize the development aspirations of Ethiopia.

Fenta also reiterated the commitment of the Government of Ethiopia to further strengthen its cooperation and partnership with the UN-Habitat to better implement the New Urban Agenda and SDGs related to urban development at the national level.

The event was officially opened by William Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya on Sunday.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency