ADDIS ABABA-The Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MoTL) has announced plans to host the Ethio-Green Mobility 2024 international exhibition and symposium in November.
This event aims to showcase advancements in sustainable transport solutions and promote discussions on climate resilience within the transportation sector.
At the opening launch program held this Tuesday, MoTL Minister Alemu Sime (PhD) emphasized the government’s commitment to building a climate-resilient economy since the onset of reforms. He noted that under the ten-year prospective development plan, the homegrown economy agenda aims to enhance transport and logistics as key drivers for competitiveness, growth, and shared prosperity.
During the opening launch program held this Tuesday, MoTL Minister AlemuSime (PhD) underscored the government’s commitment to building a climate-resilient economy since the onset of reforms. He noted that, under the ten-year prospective development plan, the homegrown economy agenda seeks to enhance transport and logistics as key drivers for competitiveness, growth, and shared prosperity.
The Minister emphasized the nation’s focus on creating a climate-resilient and sustainable transport system, which includes infrastructure development, urban transport solutions, and green technologies. “Transport and logistics are critical drivers of economic growth, development, and social inclusion,” he stated.
The exhibition and symposium are scheduled to commence on November 22nd and conclude on November 30th, 2024. More than 700 participants are expected to attend, with projections indicating the event will create over 10 million direct market opportunities.
“By 2030, we envision providing accessible, reliable, affordable, and sustainable transport services for Ethiopia. Recent corridor developments in metropolitan areas and major state towns are essential steps toward achieving safe and sustainable transport,” he added.
The Minister also discussed ongoing efforts to expand the use of electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of renewable energy in reducing gas emissions. “These initiatives align with our national objectives for transport and logistics,” he noted.
In addition to the main symposium, a sideline event will feature discussions among African officials on transport and logistics during the PIDA (Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa) week. The symposium is expected to attract manufacturing companies, researchers, and international institutions focused on climate change.
The pre-event launch program was attended by government officials, development partners, investors, and other stakeholders, underscoring the significance of Ethio-Green Mobility 2024 in advancing sustainable transport initiatives in Ethiopia.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2024
