Ethiopia Goes Smart: Cities of the Future Are Already Underway
Ethiopia Goes Smart: Cities of the Future Are Already Underway
Ethiopia is embracing urban infrastructure and smart city models from around the world. PM Abiy Ahmed’s recent visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, offered a promising opportunity to further this goal.
▫275 cities set to be modernized by 2025 under the Ethiopian Urban Modernization Plan;
▫Electric vehicles on the rise, with charging stations already in 6 cities and more on the way;
▫Addis Ababa leads the way with expanded roads, improved public transport, and upgraded parking facilities;
▫“City Net” tech is streamlining tax collection, civil registrations, and public feedback systems;
▫5G is rolling out, connecting more people and systems across Ethiopia;
▫Addis Ababa won the Africa Smart Cities Award at the 2024 Summit in Nairobi.
Subscribe to @sputnik_africa
