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;
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.
Chaltu Sani is the current minister as urban and infrastructure since 2021.
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