Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy Sparks Major Transformation in Construction Sector: CMI

Addis Ababa, December 24, 2025—The Construction Management Institute (CMI) affirmed that the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy is pivotal to revolutionize the construction industry by integrating advanced technology and ushering it into a new era.

At the official launch of the strategy, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that expanding access, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens, and fostering trust between the public and institutions are central objectives. 

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Eng. Tamrat Mulu, Director General of CMI, told ENA that the importance of digitalization for maintaining competitiveness in today’s world. 

 “This strategy opens up tremendous opportunities for the construction sector and paves the way for a profound transformation,” he stated. 

The Construction Management Institute confirmed that ongoing efforts to apply technologies such as Building Information Modeling for quality control and operational management will continue under the new strategy. 

“The construction industry stands as one of the primary beneficiaries of Ethiopia’s digital journey,” he said, adding,  “Digital Ethiopia 2030 will elevate the sector to compete at a global level.” 

Supporting this view, Yohannes Regasa, lecturer and researcher at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, stressed the strategy’s role in moving the construction sector away from traditional practices. 

He pointed out, “3D construction technology is vital for efficiently building homes using local materials, addressing Ethiopia’s housing shortage sustainably.”

 

 

He further noted that the alignment of this technology with the Digital Ethiopia 2030 goals will be instrumental in modernizing and transforming the construction industry across the country.