Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (Ethiopia) explained

Ministry of Urban Development and Construction
Native Name:	የከተማ ልማትና ኮንስትራክሽን ሚኒስቴር
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Jurisdiction:	Ethiopian government
Headquarters:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (Amharic: የከተማ ልማትና ኮንስትራክሽን ሚኒስቴር) is an Ethiopian government department responsible for urban development and construction works. It was established in October 2005 by Proclamation No. 471/2005.

Background

The ministry was established under Proclamation No. 471/2005 in October 2005. The Proclamation defines its objectives and functions;^{[1] [2] [3]}

• to formulate and implement policies, strategies, plans and programs that promotes urban development and construction activities.
• to provide technical and capacity building support to regional and municipality and other stakeholders in the sector.
• to coordinate and monitor urban developmental activities, projects and programs at the federal level.
• to regulate and supervise the industry and quality assurance.
• to allow participation from civil society or private sectors.
• to enhance urban and construction model by conducting periodical research and studies.

As of 2024, Aisha Mohammed Mussa has been the current minister even if in power vacant. Aisha served as the minister from 2019 to 2021.^[4]

References

1. Web site: https://www.arcgis.com/home/group.html?id=837597227eca4546a49316e9012c36fc#:~:text=The%20Ministry%20of%20Urban%20Development,duties%20of%20the%20Executive%20Organs. . 2024-01-12 . www.arcgis.com.
2. Web site: Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (Ethiopia) Devex . 2024-01-12 . www.devex.com.
3. Web site: 12 January 2024 . Ministry of Urban Development and Construction .
4. Web site: laetitia . 2019-04-18 . Ethiopia Appoints New Defense and Foreign Ministers – Embassy of Ethiopia . 2024-01-12 . en-US.