MoPD Launches Ethiopia’s First Regional Economic Accounts Handbook

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In a landmark event held in Bishoftu, the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) unveiled Ethiopia's first-ever Regional Economic Accounts Handbook, a pivotal tool for harmonizing regional accounts statistics and fostering data-driven development.

H.E. Ato Bereket Fishatsion, State Minister of Planning and Development, officiated the launch, emphasizing how the handbook bridges international standards with Ethiopia's unique realities. The initiative, developed in collaboration with UNDP and regional stakeholders, represents three years of rigorous consultations and capacity-building efforts.

The event brought together key officials from the House of Federation, the House of Peoples' Representatives, the Prime Minister's Office, and regional planning bureau heads, demonstrating a unified commitment to advancing Ethiopia’s regional accounts.

This handbook is more than a guide—it's a catalyst for transformative development. By enabling regions to track economic performance and align with national accounts statistics, it paves the way for informed decision-making, effective policies, and equitable economic growth across the country.

The MoPD’s call to action? Continued collaboration and a shared vision for sustainable data sharing mechanisms in every corner of Ethiopia.