PM Abiy Unveils Hamasa Model Village, Advancing Ethiopia's Vision for Modern Rural Dev’t

Addis Ababa, July 2, 2026 (ENA) —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the Hamasa Model Village, a landmark project under Ethiopia's Rural Corridor Development Program, marking another significant milestone in the country's efforts to transform rural communities.

Built on 79.4 hectares of land, the model village reflects a comprehensive approach to rural modernization by combining improved infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture, and livelihood-enhancing initiatives aimed at boosting productivity while raising the standard of living for farming communities.

 

Designed as a model for inclusive rural development, the village features modern sanitation facilities, well-organized livestock shelters, vegetable gardens, biogas systems, and beekeeping sites.

The integrated facilities are expected to improve public health, strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and create diversified sources of household income, laying the foundation for more resilient rural economies.

In a social media post following the inauguration, Prime Minister Abiy described the Hamasa Model Village as a tangible outcome of Ethiopia's ongoing reform agenda.

“This model village is a tangible result of our reform efforts, elevating the dignity, comfort, and economic well-being of rural communities to a higher level,” he noted.

 

The Premier further underscored  the government's commitment to building modern, prosperous, and self-reliant rural communities through strategic investments in infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and essential public services.

He stressed that the initiative is designed not only to enhance agricultural productivity but also to elevate the dignity, comfort, and overall well-being of rural families.

 By integrating quality housing, modern sanitation, renewable energy solutions, and income-generating opportunities within a single development framework, the project seeks to deliver lasting and inclusive prosperity for its residents.

 

The Hamasa Model Village also exemplifies the broader ambitions of Ethiopia's Rural Corridor Development Program, it was learned.