Synoptic reflection on urban land administration issues in Ethiopia

Aneley, Abuye

Studies show that urbanization is growing at a faster rate in Ethiopia. To date, there are some 925 urban centers at different growth stages and the annual urban population growth rate is estimated to be above 4.3%. This rate depicts that the population of urban areas is increasing by half a million every year. Today, the population of urban centers is about 12 million and this comprises 16% of the total population of the country. This proportion of urban population is low compared to those of other African countries; however, high rate of urbanization, which does not match with the socio-economic growth and infrastructure service requirement of urban population is registered. This growth rate is creating negative impacts on the countryys social and economic development at large.

Event: Decision Makers Meeting on Good Administration of Land in Africa : Land Administration for Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth

Document type:Synoptic reflection on urban land administration issues in Ethiopia (101 kB - pdf)