Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to 1.5 Million Housing Units Target

During the World Cities Day 2026 dialogue in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure reaffirmed its five-year goal to construct 1.5 million housing units. This initiative is part of a broader Urban Agenda Platform (2025–2030) designed to enhance urban transformation, municipal capacity, and innovation in collaboration with the World Bank and UN-Habitat. The government emphasized that urban development must integrate climate resilience, particularly as Ethiopia prepares to host COP32 in 2027. Officials underscored that housing projects are essential foundations for social stability and economic opportunity. UN-Habitat reaffirmed its support for Ethiopia's housing strategy, praising the country's proactive stance on green urban economies. Partners, including the private sector and financial institutions, were urged to contribute technical and financial resources to ensure the success of these urban development priorities.