Ethiopia has launched the groundbreaking Makatet Roadmap, a comprehensive national framework aimed at advancing the socio-economic inclusion of refugees while strengthening opportunities and services for host communities.<\/p>\n
Officially unveiled at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, the roadmap marks a historic shift from traditional humanitarian assistance toward a long-term, government-led development approach that integrates refugees into national systems and promotes self-reliance.<\/p>\n
The initiative seeks to transform refugee settlements into inclusive and sustainable communities linked to Ethiopia\u2019s education, healthcare, and economic development systems, benefiting both refugees and the communities that host them.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the launch, Tagesse Chafo described the roadmap as a landmark national strategy that will expand protection, opportunity, and shared prosperity for refugees and host communities alike.<\/p>\n
Director-General of the Refugees and Returnees Service, Teyiba Hassen, said the initiative represents a decisive move beyond traditional encampment policies, establishing a unified framework in which refugees and local communities can thrive together.<\/p>\n
Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide emphasized that integrating refugee services into national systems will improve resource efficiency, strengthen economic resilience, and create sustainable development outcomes.<\/p>\n
The roadmap received strong endorsement from international partners.<\/p>\n
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih on his part praised Ethiopia\u2019s refugee response, described the launch of the Refugee Inclusive Socio-Economic Roadmap as a milestone in improving refugee livelihoods.<\/p>\n
He expressed appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and praised Ethiopia’s longstanding tradition of providing refuge to people fleeing conflict, persecution, and instability.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato Dorothy Mataboge said the Makatet Roadmap offers a timely and practical example of how African countries can translate refugee inclusion commitments into concrete action. She noted that Ethiopia’s initiative has consistently been highlighted as a model of political commitment, national ownership, and whole-of-government engagement.<\/p>\n
According to the commissioner, the roadmap demonstrates how refugee inclusion, self-reliance, and durable solutions can be advanced in line with Agenda 2063’s vision of an integrated, prosperous, and inclusive Africa that leaves no one behind.<\/p>\n
Widely hailed as a pioneering framework, the Makatet Roadmap positions Ethiopia at the forefront of refugee inclusion efforts on the continent, offering a compelling blueprint for balancing refugee protection with sustainable national development and community resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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