The Standing Committee for Urban, Infrastructure & Transport Affairs of the parliament has urged stricter enforcement of timelines, budgets, and quality standards in public construction projects across the country. The recommendation followed field inspections conducted by the committee at several sites overseen by the Ethiopian Construction Authority(ECA), including developments at the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Service (DARS), the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority(ECAA), and Kotebe University. Committee Chair Mohamed Abdo said government focus on the construction sector has delivered visible improvements, but stressed that stronger oversight is still required to ensure projects are completed as planned. He warned that contractors or stakeholders responsible for unjustified delays or malpractice in the sector should be held accountable. Committee members also called on the Ethiopian Construction Authority to strengthen quality control surveys and accelerate ongoing digitalisation efforts. Director General of the Authority Mesfin Negewo said the authority is working to ensure projects are delivered within required timelines and standards.

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