SEO Riders:
- – Ethiopia’s 20-Year Water and Energy Policy
– Sustainable Development in Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Sectors
- – Private Sector Engagement in Ethiopia’s Energy Infrastructure
On May 26, 2025, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy convened a stakeholder forum in Addis Ababa to finalize a new national policy aimed at transforming the country’s water and energy sectors. Minister Habtamu Itefa emphasized that the policy, designed to serve the nation for the next 20 years, integrates considerations of national security, foreign policy, and equitable resource distribution. Key objectives include ensuring fair access to water and energy, promoting private sector participation, and implementing integrated water resource management practices.
The policy also focuses on modernizing Ethiopia’s energy infrastructure by enhancing accessibility, ensuring energy security, and accelerating sectoral development. Environmental protection, societal safety, and multi-sectoral cooperation are central themes, reflecting the government’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.
