{"id":2542,"date":"2026-05-20T13:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2542"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:25:56","slug":"addis-ababa-emerging-as-a-global-model-for-urban-devt-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-emerging-as-a-global-model-for-urban-devt-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Emerging as a Global Model for Urban Dev\u2019t Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ee.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-May 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The corridor development and riverside projects implemented in Addis Ababa are transforming the Ethiopian capital into a modern metropolis and an urban development model for cities across Africa and beyond. The large-scale corridor development initiative has significantly changed the image of the city and the country, while helping to create a more vibrant community, generate wealth, and support economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addis Ababa is increasingly being recognized as a city that offers valuable urban development experience not only for Ethiopian cities, but also for cities around the world. Countries are studying the capital\u2019s development model and adapting similar initiatives to improve their own urban centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692749_1013558241040963_1395002490384755704_n-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692749_1013558241040963_1395002490384755704_n-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692749_1013558241040963_1395002490384755704_n-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692749_1013558241040963_1395002490384755704_n-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692749_1013558241040963_1395002490384755704_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To further promote Ethiopia\u2019s image internationally, the Addis Ababa City Administration is undertaking various activities aimed at promoting the city\u2019s transformation to the global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urban renewal projects in the capital have focused on preserving history and cultural heritage while expanding parks, recreation centers, childcare centers, housing developments, and one-stop service centers. The corridor development and riverside projects, in particular, have attracted attention from cities around the world seeking to learn from Addis Ababa\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond creating a cleaner and healthier urban environment, the projects have also generated employment opportunities for a number of residents and expedited transportation systems across the city. In particular, they have learned how to coordinate and manage electricity, telephone, and other infrastructure systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692100_1013558221040965_8278603608649092322_n-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692100_1013558221040965_8278603608649092322_n-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692100_1013558221040965_8278603608649092322_n-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692100_1013558221040965_8278603608649092322_n-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/701692100_1013558221040965_8278603608649092322_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties with cities around the world, Addis Ababa has signed sister-city agreements with several major international cities, including Beijing, New Delhi, Ankara, Seoul, Stockholm, Cairo, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Dubai, and Baku. These sister-city partnerships help to reinforce cultural, historical, and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-May 20, 2026 The corridor development and riverside projects implemented in Addis Ababa are transforming the Ethiopian capital into a modern metropolis and an urban development model for cities across Africa and beyond. 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