–Holds stakeholders workshop to attain 2030 SDGs
ADDIS ABABA—A lot of efforts are being exerted to modernize the Ethiopian construction sector in a bid to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the coming seven years, Construction Management Institute (CMI) said.
Speaking at the workshop organized yesterday in collaboration with Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) under the theme: “Construction Industry, Employment and Ethiopian Economy (CIEE),” Institute Director General, Eng. Tamirat Mulu said that the construction sector has huge contribution to GDP and job creation. However, there are a number of constraints in the construction sector regarding labor market, technology, experts, contractors, project advisors, regulatory bodies, and executive bodies. Therefore, the workshop would play a vital role in identifying the root cause of the construction industry and directing the relevant solution via joint efforts.
As to him, more than 22,000 citizens were provided with skilled human power gap bridging training since its inception with a view to modernizing the construction industry. In this regard, the institute has been conducting problem solving research with higher academic institutions to solve the gap in the industry.
EEA Vice President Lema Gudissa (PhD) on his part said that the Association has been organizing an event in national, continental, and international workshops to solve problems. Association comprises over 5,600 members as it is striving a lot to address all parts of Ethiopia. Besides, it is conducting research with various states like Oromia and Amhara to address the construction restraints as the sector is playing an indispensable role for national growth following agriculture.
Urban and Infrastructure State Minister, Eng. Wondimu Seta said, “The government has given due attention to the construction sector as it plays a pivotal role in fostering national economic growth.
An initial discussion paper was presented by Ermias Engida (PhD) entitled, “Ethiopian Economy and Construction Industry linkage for Economic growth: Macro-economic part”, he noted that the Ethiopian economy over the past some years has been affected by Russia -Ukraine war, COVID -19 and the northern conflict. According to the international experience, he said the construction sector is playing significant role in stimulating the national economy.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2023
