What it took for Ethiopia to build Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydro-electric project, was officially launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, aiming to electrify Ethiopia and enhance regional power supply. Despite controversial diplomatic tensions with downstream countries, the dam symbolizes national pride, with public support reflected through widespread bond purchases, crucial for the country’s goal of achieving 90% electricity access by 2030.

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