Ethiopia: Agreement between Central Equatoria and the Housing Corporation to develop housing projects
Ahmed Salem
The government of Central Equatoria State and the Federal Housing Corporation of Ethiopia signed a strategic partnership agreement in the field of housing development during an official ceremony held in the capital, Juba, in a move aimed at promoting urban development and expanding infrastructure and housing projects in the state.
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, confirmed that the agreement comes within his government’s vision to bring about a qualitative transformation in urban development in the city of Juba, noting that the historical relations between South Sudan and Ethiopia formed a solid foundation for this new partnership.
Commitment to immediately begin implementing housing projects
The governor explained that the state government is committed to immediately commencing the implementation of the agreed housing projects, which will contribute to meeting the growing demand for housing units and improving urban planning.
For his part, the CEO of the Ethiopian Federal Housing Corporation, Rashid Kemal, said that the partnership is not limited to construction work only, but also includes supporting sustainable urban development through the transfer of technical expertise and modern technologies necessary for project implementation.
He added that the first phase will begin in Central Equatoria State, and will expand in the future to include other cities and regions in South Sudan.
The agreement aims to enhance direct cooperation between the two sides in the areas of infrastructure and housing, to keep pace with the rapid urban expansion in Juba, and to meet the need for organized urban development, in addition to revitalizing the real estate and investment sector in the state.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Ethiopian ambassador to South Sudan, along with a number of government officials and representatives of relevant authorities.
