World Bank Approves 3.5 billion Birrs for Reconstruction Works in Tigray.

The World Bank has approved 3.5 billion birrs for reconstruction works in 14 districts of Tigray. The announcement was made at a forum on World Bank-approved recovery projects held in Wukro town today, where discussions centered around the implementation of these projects.

With 3.52 billion birrs in financial assistance from the World Bank, rehabilitation and recovery works will be carried out in the following 14 woredas: Wejerat, Seharti, Hahayle, Adet, Gulemekeda, Bzet, Egela, Tsembla, Embasneyti, Zana, Ma’akel Adiyabo, Raya Azebo, Neksege, and Alaje (including Bera Selewa). Forums discussing the reconstruction and rehabilitation projects are being held with the participation of state and district leaders.

The head of the Tigray Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Office, Engineer Tedros G/Egziabher, stated that the World Bank has provided financial assistance to reconstruct 84 health institutions, 266 schools, and 844 water facilities in 14 districts of Tigray, which were destroyed during the genocidal war launched against Tigray in 2020.

Engineer Tedros G/Egziabher also mentioned that procurement and contractor issues will be continuously addressed, emphasizing that a contractor cannot hold more than one project. These construction and rehabilitation works are part of the solution to the extensive destruction in Tigray.

Additionally, Dr. Elfu Amare, the Coordinator of Reconstruction Projects, presented a research paper on the implementation of the projects and the potential obstacles. He pointed out that all government structures and communities should be supportive in the woredas where the reconstruction infrastructure projects are being implemented. It is also stated that the woredas have been given a timetable to complete their reconstruction works in health, education, and water sectors, as reported by Tigray television.