{"id":12848,"date":"2026-01-09T09:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/12848\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:03:08","slug":"ethiopia-sets-global-standard-in-urban-renewal-and-green-growth-says-indias-ambassador-ena-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/12848\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Sets Global Standard in Urban Renewal and Green Growth, Says India\u2019s Ambassador – ENA English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Addis Ababa, January 9, 2026 (ENA)\u2014India\u2019s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, has lauded Ethiopia\u2019s Corridor Development Project and Green Legacy Initiative as global benchmarks, describing Addis Ababa as a world-leading example of visionary urban transformation and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Ethiopia\u2019s ongoing urban renewal efforts, Ambassador Rai said the Corridor Development Project stands as a testament to strong political will, forward-looking vision, meticulous planning, and effective execution, transforming Addis Ababa into a modern, people-centered capital.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Corridor Development Project reflects determination, vision, planning, and execution,\u201d Rai said.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cIf you travel around the world, you will find that Ethiopia, particularly Addis Ababa\u2014excels in this field. The country has achieved tremendous success in rejuvenating its urban centers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ethiopia has launched an ambitious Corridor Development Initiative as a central pillar of its urban transformation strategy, aiming to modernize cities, enhance livability, and make urban centers more attractive for both residents and investors. <\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and with coordination between federal, regional, and local authorities, the project is being implemented across dozens of cities nationwide, including Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jimma, Arba Minch, Hawassa, Wolayta Sodo, and Dire Dawa. <\/p>\n

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\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bTo date, more than 300 individual projects have been completed in over 60 urban areas, featuring hundreds of kilometers of roads, wide pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, street lighting, public plazas, parks, and green spaces. <\/p>\n

Beyond physical infrastructure, Ethiopia\u2019s corridor development is designed to boost economic opportunities, tourism, and environmental sustainability. <\/p>\n

Ambassador Rai noted that Addis Ababa\u2019s transformation has set it apart globally by converting urban spaces into vibrant, livable, and environmentally friendly corridors, equipped with modern road networks, green zones designed to absorb transport-related pollution, as well as pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes that prioritize public convenience and safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cAddis Ababa has emerged as a glowing example of urban planning,\u201d he said, emphasizing that the city\u2019s infrastructure development ensures smooth mobility while improving quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Rai also praised Ethiopia\u2019s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an ambitious and historic environmental campaign with visible and lasting impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI would like to thank the leadership of Ethiopia for launching such an ambitious Green Legacy program,\u201d Rai said, noting that the country has so far planted nearly 50 billion seedlings in a remarkably short period of time, an achievement he described as a world record.<\/p>\n

He added that the initiative\u2019s success is evident across the country, with expanding green coverage visible in both urban and rural areas, underscoring Ethiopia\u2019s firm commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience.<\/p>\n

According to the ambassador, Ethiopia\u2019s leadership in green development has gained global recognition, culminating in the country being selected to host COP32 in 2027, a milestone he described as a reflection of Ethiopia\u2019s growing international standing on climate action.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis achievement is visible on the ground and recognized worldwide,\u201d Rai said. \u201cEthiopia\u2019s efforts in green development have rightly earned global respect.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa, January 9, 2026 (ENA)\u2014India\u2019s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, has lauded Ethiopia\u2019s Corridor Development Project…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12849,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[262,65,305],"class_list":{"0":"post-12848","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ethiopia","8":"tag-economy","9":"tag-ethiopia","10":"tag-featured"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12848\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}