Ethiopia is making significant strides in creating people-centred smart cities, leveraging digital platforms to enhance urban management and service delivery. The nation’s progress in this area was highlighted at the 2nd Executive Board meeting of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi. Innovative urban strategies were outlined, including the development of green corridors featuring pedestrian-friendly paths, tree canopies, bike lanes, and modern road infrastructure .
These initiatives aim to support sustainable mobility and resilient city planning, addressing the complex challenges posed by urbanisation. The Ethiopian delegation also shared the outcomes of the First African Urban Forum, which culminated in the Addis Ababa Declaration. This declaration emphasises the importance of capacity building, resource mobilisation, and policy harmonisation in overcoming urbanisation challenges.
