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Addis Ababa Records 13 Billion Birr in Volunteer Contributions Over Six Months, Mayor Says
Addis Ababa, January 26, 2026
The Addis Ababa City Administration says it has registered volunteer contributions valued at 13 billion birr from residents and development partners over the past six months, as part of ongoing urban development efforts.
Mayor Adanech Abiebie disclosed the figure while addressing the city’s six month performance review of government and ruling party activities for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, covering 2025 to 2026. The review was conducted under the theme “Working Hard to Bring Addis Ababa to Greater Success.”
According to the mayor, the assessment showed what she described as encouraging progress in the city’s efforts to improve cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and overall livability, while advancing its transformation into a modern urban center.
She said that during the reporting period, 134 kilometers of new roads were constructed and more than 573 kilometers of existing roads were rehabilitated. In the water and sanitation sector, the city increased its water supply capacity by 60,000 cubic meters, while construction of eight filtration facilities is underway to upgrade the sewerage system and reduce pollution.
The mayor also reported that 274 projects are currently under construction across education, health, and other social sectors, aimed at responding to population growth and service demand.
Urban renewal initiatives, including corridor development and riverside rehabilitation projects, are ongoing, she said. As part of these efforts, 12,000 residential and commercial housing units have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries.
Mayor Adanech further noted growth in conference tourism, stating that Addis Ababa hosted more than 150 conferences during the six month period.
On employment, she said city led initiatives resulted in permanent jobs for more than 195,000 people, alongside additional temporary employment opportunities.
Regarding service delivery, the mayor said public satisfaction has improved, particularly through the Mesob One Stop Service system, which she said recorded a 94 percent satisfaction rate.
She also highlighted increased public participation, pointing to the 13 billion birr worth of volunteer services as an indication of collaboration between residents and development partners.
Looking ahead, the mayor said the city administration plans to address leadership performance gaps, strengthen institutional capacity, and intensify efforts to combat corruption and malpractice through modern systems and public engagement. She added that commitments were reaffirmed to modernize information management, improve revenue collection, and ease cost of living pressures on residents.
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