UNOPS will procure 88 earth-moving vehicles on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure, with $8.1 million in financing from the World Bank, as part of the Rural Connectivity for Food Security Programme. This equipment is essential for building and maintaining rural roads that are vital for connecting agricultural communities to markets, services and opportunities.

“By enhancing rural connectivity, we are directly contributing to increased food security and economic resilience for communities,” said Worknesh Mekonnen, Director of UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office and representative to the African Union.

The project will facilitate the construction of all-weather roads, helping to reduce transportation costs, decrease post-harvest losses for farmers, and improve access to healthcare and education. The initiative is a key component of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen the nation’s agricultural sector and rural economy.

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