H.E. Dr. Abraham Belay, Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands and Mr. Giovanni Munoz, Chief of the East and Southern Africa Service, Farayi Zimudzi, FAO Representative in Ethiopia, and delegates have discussed ongoing areas of engagement

June 3/2024

Today, H.E. Dr. Abraham Belay, Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands, and H.E. Dr. Birhanu Lenjiso, State Minister of Irrigation Development Sector, welcomed Mr. Giovanni Munoz, Chief of the East and Southern Africa Service, Farayi Zimudzi, FAO Representative in Ethiopia, and delegates to discuss ongoing areas of engagement. Key topics included receiving technical support for our upcoming flagship projects and developing irrigation codes and standards. Excitingly, #FAO has agreed to consider supporting the integration of GIS-based MIS systems into our flagship programs, enhancing our data management capabilities. The delegates also explored other collaboration areas, such as support for irrigation design, construction, operation, and maintenance, as well as assistance with irrigation investment analysis and tariff settings.

This partnership with FAO marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance agricultural infrastructure and sustainability.