The Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (Amharic: á¨á¨á°á áÂÂáÂÂáµá á®áÂÂáµáµá«áÂÂá½á áÂÂáÂÂáµá´áÂÂ) 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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