Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has unveiled a massive national housing program that aims to construct 1.5 million homes in the next six years — a major push to ease Ethiopia’s housing shortage and rising rental costs.
Abiy said the government has been strengthening local manufacturing to support the construction boom. This includes:
- New steel production initiatives
-Expansion of cement factories
- A new glass factory set to open this year , a material Ethiopia previously imported
- Increased domestic production of granite and marble
- Expanded local furniture manufacturing
According to the PM, these efforts will not only make housing more affordable but also boost local industries, create jobs, and reduce dependence on imports.
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