Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

The residents of Addis Abeba are pragmatic.

Uppermost on the minds of 50 city residents interviewed by Fortune were the problems of public transportation and failed infrastructure.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

What they really want their city administration to do is to clean the filth off the streets, provide a decent public transportation system, control rising rental costs and keep the peace.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

The interviewees came from six different locations in the city - Qera, Piassa, Bole, Mesqel Flower, the Stadium area and Haya Hulet - and various occupations and lifestyles.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Collectively, they are exasperated by the unceasing power and water shortages, drainage problems, transportation challenges and the unclean conditions of the city.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

They are exasperated by the rising cost of living that is spiraling out of control and persistent unemployment that is gnawing at their aspirations.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

They registered their discontent about the business environment in the city and insecurities about the rule of law.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Unless these issues are addressed by the municipal authorities, they cannot envision a thriving city on the hill.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Diversity is crucial they said, as is the preservation of the city’s cultural and historical heritage.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

They want to see the city administration and mayor have an entrepreneurial spirit and govern with pragmatism and loyalty toward the residents.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

They are repelled at rampant homelessness, numerous street children and the income inequality that exists in the city.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

They are longing for good governance that takes their concerns into account during the decision process.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

The residents of Addis Abeba are pragmatic.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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The residents of Addis Abeba are pragmatic.

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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