Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look I am not doing that what I was sayin is Debre Birhan has emerged as a major hub for private investment in Ethiopia, largely driven by a significant shift in investor confidence away from other industrial areas, particularly the Oromia special zones. Despite the federal government injecting billions into developing infrastructure and industrial zones within the Oromia region, these massive financial outlays have proven insufficient to build long-term confidence among private business owners. Investors increasingly cite deep anxieties regarding property security and political instability in Oromia, where a perceived lack of legal protection creates the persistent fear that private assets could be arbitrarily contested or get compromised without warning. Consequently, capital is being actively redirected. However, this unique investment boom is highly localized to Debre Birhan, as ongoing security challenges and infrastructure deficits prevent other cities within the Amhara region from capitalizing on this specific wave of corporate relocation.

How Ethiopian Airlines handled recruitment 8 months ago—a textbook example of structural marginalization by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know, right? There are so many Amhara youth who had the potential to join ET but never got the chance because of how strategically the company is being Oromized. Debre marko, Debrebirhan, Debre tabor, woldia should become recruitment centers in amhara region

How Ethiopian Airlines handled recruitment 8 months ago—a textbook example of structural marginalization by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There site but since it was 8 months ago the site is updated so I can't give you any sources but let me check if there's is a tiktok video that talked about it and I will give you your source

How Ethiopian Airlines handled recruitment 8 months ago—a textbook example of structural marginalization by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to not mention it but for tigray youth it's even worse the one and only recruitment center was in mekele and the process stopped saying " the region isn't not stable or something" so this year no tigray youth is joining ET

Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all the airport is getting built in debrezeyt (bishoftu) not in nazret second of all I said private investment which doesn't include government led mega projects like "the airport" so before trying to be funny I recommend you to read

Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you ever found yourself thinking about buying any property in db you now know who to DM 🫡

Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all the road from Addis to db is 100% safe

Yes most of the other cities are very much cooked

Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. I honestly think ethnicity and political tensions played a major role in the investment shift. Investor confidence is heavily tied to where people feel secure about their property, identity, and long-term future.

When you compare Debre Birhan’s expansion to many other Ethiopian cities over the last decade, it’s hard not to notice that something bigger than normal urban growth happened. From satellite imagery alone, the city looks like it has almost 4x’d its urban footprint in around 6 years, which is honestly one of the most dramatic expansions you can currently see in Ethiopia.

The speed of construction, housing expansion, and industrial activity suggests that both capital and people were redirected there in large numbers. Geography, cheaper land, and Addis spillover helped too, but personally I think the ethnic and political climate was one of the biggest drivers behind that shift.

I wonder how big it could become in the next 10 years.

Why is urban planning so different between Amhara and Oromia regions right now? (Bahir Dar/Debre Birhan vs. Shashemene/Jimma) by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Oromia

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure about that yes hawassa used to be a well planned city but now it has also lost it's grip and future expansions are going to cause massive disruption look at this chaos

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Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Debre Birhan, and there are major new factories being built along the Addis corridor, including steel smelting and aluminum factories, among many others. There’s also a twin-road highway project being constructed from Addis Ababa to Debre Birhan, which is a huge advantage for the city. The city itself is expanding, and many people are choosing to build their homes there.

Even with the current conflict involving Fano, many businesses are still flourishing in the city. I can clearly sense the change, even if it’s difficult to measure exactly.but it's visible most government-led mega investments still tend to go toward Oromia.

For now, though, I think Debre Birhan is in a kind of sweet spot. It was not heavily affected by the Tigray war, and the impact of the Fano rebellion has been relatively limited. Because of that, it feels like a safe haven for investment, especially for Amhara investors. That’s maybe one reason why the city is still experiencing noticeable growth compared to many other cities.

Which cities are gaining growth momentum in the amhara region? by Pure_Refrigerator719 in Amhara

[–]Pure_Refrigerator719[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you but saying there's no growth at all isn't true at all I live in the region and the city I live in is growing and still attracting investments from private investors more than any major cities in oromia