UN-Habitat Ethiopia

"A global system designed without Africa – and still largely operating without Africa, perpetuating century-old injustices.

A continent of more than one and a half billion people, with no permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

And without the voice, representation, and decision-making power it deserves inside the international financial institutions that shape its economy.

It is not Africa that loses. It is the world that loses by the fact that the voice of Africa is not taken into account."

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, at at the opening the Africa Forward Summit today.

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UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach met with H.E Dr. Fitsum Assefa Adela for a constructive exchange on Ethiopia’s development priorities.

The discussion focused on COP32, sustainable urbanization, and ways to strengthen collaboration in support of inclusive and resilient cities aligned with national development goals.

As Ethiopia navigates a critical phase in its urban transformation, the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anacláudia Rossbach, met with Ozonnia Ojielo to discuss advancing housing and broader urban transformation—focusing on large-scale, strategic initiatives aligned with national priorities and demonstrating the system’s added value.

The exchange focused on the pressures of rapid urban growth and the need to expand practical housing solutions. It also explored how closer UN system coordination can better support inclusive and sustainable cities.|

The discussion highlighted the link between housing, services, and livelihoods, and the value of working together to support well-planned urban development.

Shaping Africa’s Urban Future—Together

UN‑Habitat Executive Director Ana Claudia Rossbach met with UNECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete for a forward‑looking exchange on strengthening the UN‑Habitat–UNECA partnership in support of Africa’s urban transformation.

From advancing the Nairobi Declaration to building momentum toward and the New Urban Agenda review, the dialogue focused on aligning efforts to better support Member States.

Through joint action on urban planning, infrastructure, housing, and local economic development—and by harnessing the power of data and policy dialogue—this collaboration aims to accelerate inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities across the continent.

Cities are our future—and partnerships are how we deliver.

UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach met with H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance for Economic Cooperation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to discuss deepening collaboration in support of Ethiopia's affordable housing agenda.

The two principals exchanged views on Ethiopia's strong commitment to expanding housing supply at scale — a national priority with clear links to inclusive urban growth, job creation, and resilience.

Discussions focused on how UN-Habitat can support efforts to mobilize innovative financing for affordable housing, including targeted technical support for the design and rollout of a National Housing Fund.

Both sides agreed to advance this partnership under the umbrella of UN-Habitat's Africa Affordable Housing Compact — a platform that brings together governments, development finance institutions, and the private sector to unlock investment in housing.

UN-Habitat looks forward to working closely with the Government of Ethiopia to turn this shared ambition into homes, opportunities, and stronger cities for all.

We are pleased to extend deadline to April 17th

Rehabilitating Dire Dawa's landfill for a path to safe and sustainable solid waste management using the Fukuoka method | UN-Habitat Deadline 10 April 2026 Request for Quotation (RFQ): The UN-Habitat Ethiopia Programme herewith invites you to send your quotation for the SUPPLY OF SOLAR LIGHTING SYSTEM IN DIRE DAWA LANDFILL, ETHIOPIA, and you are kindly requested to offer the best quality at you best price, and submit your quotati...