February 5, 2026
Bishoftu, January 23, 2018 E.C. (KEMELMI) – Office of the Rural Road Connectivity and Accessibility Project Coordination Office and the Ethics and Compliance Executive jointly organized a training program for the project’s professionals and heads of the Ethics and Compliance Monitoring Unit to identify corrupt practices that may arise. The training was delivered by an expert from the Ministry of Cities and Infrastructure. Provincial Ethics and Compliance Unit professionals, officers, Regional Anti-Corruption Commission representatives and regional rural road ethics focal point personnel have been provided with the training.
The Ethiopia Road Connectivity and Accessibility Program primarily connects the country’s rural settlements to major roads, a large-scale program aimed at connecting rural settlements with market centers and basic services, which is being implemented in the regions under the coordination of the Ministry of Cities and Infrastructure. is a nationwide program.
Opening the training forum with a speech, the Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure’s Office of the Coordinator for the Rural Road Connectivity and Accessibility Project… Office Head Mr. Mohamed Amini said that this program will increase the production and productivity of the rural community, enabling them to easily bring their produce to market and helping the urban population …not only does it ensure food security, but it also makes it easier for women and children to access medical services,” he said.
From the Federal Anti- Mr. Aragot Abrha from the Federal Anti-Corruption Commission stated that they have signed a joint agreement to ensure that projects supported by the World Bank are free from corruption and malpractice.
Documents titled “Rural Linkage and Accessibility Program Manual” and “Management and Anti-Corruption Strategies for Rural Roads Projects” were presented, and various questions and comments were raised. A wide-ranging discussion was held.
In conclusion, the Minister’s Office at the Ministry… Office Head Mr. Abadir Faris stated that having an ethics monitoring system establishes transparency and accountability, ensuring the project is properly protected from corrupt practices and in rural areas He said that it will serve as a catalyst for the various segments of Ethiopian society to bring about meaningful change.
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