Ethiopia: Physical Accessibility of Buildings Needs Attention

Construction has already proved to be one of the fast growing industries in Ethiopia.

The sector's growth over the past one decade in particular was impressive. Housing construction is one major contributor to the overall growth of the sector. Construction of residential houses by government and real estate companies and private builders has contributed its share in addressing the chronic housing problems in urban centres. Amid this fast growth there were concerns of quality and environment friendliness. The quality of buildings that have been constructed is sometimes questionable and hence it requires immediate solution.

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