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Attended the start of the construction of Aysha’a Primary Hospital, one of 10 new Primary Hospitals to be built in Somali Region this year. The Primary Hospital will be constructed with an estimated cost of 205 million Birr. Also planted trees at the just completed Aysha’a Secondary School. Aysha’a was among few districts that did not have a secondary school.
The improvement of the revenue collection capacity of the Somali Region since the reform is one good indicator of improved governance and accountability. This fiscal year, 2024/2025 (2017 Ethiopian Calendar), the region planned to collect 17.6b Birr, but managed to collect 18.5b Birr, or 104.6% of the plan. This accounts for about 45% of the total regional budget, a significant increase from the revenue share of the regional budget in 2018, which was 15%. With the increased economic activities in the region as the result of peace, and enhanced taxation capacity, the plan for the 2025/2026 year (2018 Eth Calendar) will be to aim for around 30b, thus increasing the share of revenue to 47% of the total budget.
Awbarre Public Library (built by Amoud Foundation) and Sheedheer community hall (built by Awbarre diaspora) are examples of the growing role of the private sector and the diaspora in the development of their region. Many similar initiatives including boarding schools, technical & vocational centers, mental health centers, roads, and water wells, are implemented in many zones of the region since the reform, mostly in a public-private modality.
@Mustafe_M_Omer Well done, Mr. President Your leadership and commitment to improving access to clean water have made a real difference in Somali region, This project is a true example of effective governance and dedication to public welfare. Thank you for delivering on this essential service.
Inaugurated Degahbour Water Supply Project, constructed with a total cost of Birr 951.5 million. With a main line and distribution networks of 134km, the entire town will benefit from the water supply system for a design period of 20 years. The number of urban population in the Region with access to safe drinking water has increased from 20% in 2018 to 51% currently, a marked improvement. In rural areas, it has increased from 18% (2018) to 46.6% currently. This is acchieved through the addition of 17 urban water supply projects, 46 rural water supply projects, 340 strategic boreholes, and 15 small and medium scale dams to the existing capacity. The increased investments in the water sector has enhanced the resilience of the people and increased their ability to withstand droughts.
🚨 Manchester United statement.
“Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud rejoined in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the past four matches as interim head coach.
Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford”.
Wheat production in Haroorays district, Faafan Zone. Thanks to increased production of locally produced cereals, vegetables & fruits, a marked reduction in prices is achieved this year, in Somali Region: a year ago, a quintal of wheat was Birr 6,000; today, it is Birr 4500.