Addis Ababa, April 24, 2026 (FMC) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh has stressed that Ethiopia’s ongoing reform efforts must deliver enduring results that benefit future generations, underscoring the need to translate current progress into lasting national gains.
The Deputy Prime Minister made the remarks while reviewing the third 100-day performance report for the 2018 fiscal year with leaders of federal institutions accountable to the Prime Minister’s Office.
“What we build today becomes the inheritance of the next generation,” he said, calling for sustained discipline, courage, and purpose to ensure that reform achievements are consolidated into long-term national success.
Temesgen described the review forum as more than a routine assessment, noting that it serves as “a mirror linking where we came from, where we stand, and where we must go,” while highlighting Ethiopia’s broader ambition to secure a stronger place on the global stage.
Reflecting on the country’s recent past, he pointed out that Ethiopia had faced an unfinished state-building process, democratic deficits, and tensions between regionalism and nationalism. He said the Homegrown Economic Reform agenda has since begun addressing these challenges by opening space for national dialogue, expanding political participation, reforming restrictive laws, advancing transitional justice, and strengthening unity across diversity.
“These reforms are not abstract—they are visible in results,” he stated, emphasizing that tangible improvements are being recorded across sectors.
The Deputy Prime Minister recalled a long-standing public saying that likened government projects to prolonged delays, describing it as a reflection of inefficiency and incomplete execution. He noted that this perception is now changing.
“Today, discipline, accountability, and delivery define our work,” Temesgen said, stressing that federal institutions are not only empowered but also held accountable to ensure projects are completed effectively.
He highlighted key initiatives driving change, including corridor development projects, the “Dine for Generations” initiative, and the Digital Ethiopia strategy, which he said are reshaping urban centers and modernizing public service delivery.
In the agricultural sector, wheat expansion and the “Bounty of the Basket” initiative are helping reduce dependence and move the country toward food sovereignty, he added.
Mr. Temesgen further noted that Ethiopia is redefining its role beyond its borders, shifting from aid dependency to becoming a partner in trade, investment, and regional stability, while strengthening its voice internationally.
Describing reform as a process defined by progress rather than perfection, the Deputy Prime Minister reiterated the importance of maintaining momentum to ensure that today’s efforts result in durable achievements for generations to come.