Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance
Addis Ababa, December 27, 2021 (Walta) – The Ministry of Finance announced that an additional budget of Five billion ETB was allocated for the rehabilitation of war-affected communities.
During the first meeting of the Rehabilitation, Secretariat held in Addis Ababa, Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, revealed that the Ministry submitted the budget proposal to the Council of Ministers.
The proposal will be approved by the House of Peoples’ Representatives and directly be allocated for the rehabilitation endeavors.
In addition to the initial budget allocated by the government, significant financial support is expected from development partners, especially the World Bank, Ahmed said.
He further stated that the rehabilitation program is government-led, coordinated, programmed at all levels, and will strive to bring a lasting solution.
An initial proposal by the Ministry of Finance for the assessment and evaluation of the damage caused by the war was presented to members of the executive committee of the rehabilitation secretariat, ENA reported.
Ahmed also urged the regions to actively involve, cooperate with other national committees, and engage the private sector and the diaspora in the activities.
Rehabilitation Secretarial Executive Committee constitutes various stakeholders from the Ministry of education, health, planning & development, water & energy, industry, women & social affairs, labor & skills, urban and infrastructure, and other relevant federal officials.