In my previous discussion, I talked about Libya’s situation regarding the construction and destruction that has been taking place over the recent years in Libya, the causes and how to rebuild the country. As suggested by many scholars, I made an appeal to the African Union, to press for the rebuilding and reparation of whatever was destroyed, compensate the country for all the damages that resulted from NATO’s (Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation) invasion in 2011, the effects of the war including devastations by the floods, and economic sanctions. Today’s discussion is about the recent and current developments in Ethiopia. We should not only weep but learn from the challenges that we face every time and move on. Ethiopia has 20 on-going construction projects that will enable Ethiopia to overcome its sustainable development challenges. Thanks to the leadership of the Ethiopian government and its people. In Ethiopia, Construction is one of the largest industry sectors and according to some estimates, the second largest employment generator after agriculture. Ethiopia’s infrastructure was expanded in an attempt to create jobs and eradicate poverty. These marvellous projects will stimulate the country’s economy. They include: ● urban development projects, ● bridges, ● dams and ● industrial projects, etc. 1. Genale Dawa III hydroelectric power plant, estimated at 451 Million USD. Construction began in March 2011 and the power station was commercially commissioned in February 2020. 2. Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, estimated at 4 Billion USD. It is a standard gauge international railway that serves as the backbone of the new Ethiopian National Railway Network. The railway was inaugurated on January 1, 2018. 3. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, estimated at 4.8 Billion USD The primary purpose of the dam is electricity production to relieve Ethiopia's acute energy shortage and for electricity export to neighbouring countries. With a planned installed capacity of 5.15 gigawatts, the dam will be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa when completed,[9] as well as among the 20 largest in the world. 4. Addis-Adama Toll Motorway estimated at 145.8 Million USD It was the first expressway in Ethiopia and East Africa, It was officially opened to the public in September 2014.It was completed at an estimated cost of $612m. It is able to accommodate 15,000 vehicles a day. With all the above information, let me take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation, on behalf of the continent, for the determination, creativity and commitment to these projects. I wish Ethiopia and the rest of the continent success. Sustainable development challenges related to Africa’s development trajectory: What needs to be done? 1. Ensure that the infrastructure is built and maintained by specialised personnel, 2. Ensure that there is knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle, 3. Protecting the investments from being affected by conflicts.

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