AMN PLUS-May 8, 2026
An Angolan delegation visited Akaki Qaliti Sub-City to observe the Urban Safety Net and Employment Project (UPSNP) in Addis Ababa. Funded by the World Bank and the Ethiopian government, the project benefits low-income communities in the sub-city.
The project primarily focuses on green development and environmental protection, urban sanitation, beautification, and urban agriculture.
During the visit, it was stated that these activities demonstrate the special attention given by the government to improving citizens’ livelihoods and creating job opportunities. The Angolan delegation also toured the “Youth Skills and On-the-Job Training Program” being implemented in the sub-city.
The visit was attended by federal, city, and sub-city officials and coordinators, and the delegation observed activities in the manufacturing enterprises.
According to the Sub-City Communication Office, the visit aimed to recognize the success of Ethiopia’s Urban Development Safety Net Program, implemented with the support of the World Bank.
The delegation also sought to witness the country’s notable progress in moving from aid dependency toward a more productive and self-reliant development trajectory.
By Leta Teresa
