Ethiopian Institutions Undergo Rigorous Mid-Year Performance Review to Boost Accountability and Delivery

By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter

Kenya, February 02, 2026 - Government institutions accountable to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have undergone a comprehensive mid-year performance review, with Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh affirming that the exercise is central to the Prosperity Party’s governance philosophy of results-oriented delivery and transparency.

The session, held on February 2, 2026, examined progress across key national programmes during the first half of the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, emphasising measurable impact, coordination and policy implementation.

Deputy PM Temesgen described the review as more than an administrative check-in, but a core aspect of institutional learning and reform, designed to ensure that ministries and agencies translate strategic vision into visible outcomes for citizens. “Today’s session focused on the mid-year performance … the Prosperity vision does not accommodate delay or ambiguity … what is promised must be implemented, and what is implemented must be visible, measurable, and beneficial to citizens,” Temesgen said, underscoring the government’s insistence on accountability and disciplined delivery.

Officials presented data and progress from multiple sectors, illustrating national gains alongside areas needing strengthened focus:

Infrastructure and Economic Projects: Review discussions highlighted the completion of key milestones such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), ongoing construction of major roads, bridges and dams, and expansion of aviation and energy infrastructure, underscoring efforts to modernise national logistics and power systems.

Industrial Growth and Sovereignty: The Deputy PM cited new industrial facilities such as fuel and fertiliser production plants and Shebele Resort and Aysha 2 Wind Power Plant as demonstrations of progress in economic diversification and energy self-reliance.

Service Delivery and Social Impact: Performance assessments also included evaluations of social services, education, healthcare and rural connectivity, mirroring earlier national reports on expanding early childhood education and improvements in food security and healthcare preparedness, areas aligning with broader public welfare priorities.

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Government officials emphasised that the review process was conducted “objectively and without compromise,” with institutions encouraged to acknowledge achievements candidly and address shortcomings through strategic corrective actions before the end of the fiscal year.

This mid-year performance review aligns with a broader push by the Ethiopian government to strengthen institutional accountability, data-driven policy-making and results-based governance, a central theme of the Prosperity Party’s agenda.

It signals an intent to more rigorously monitor public spending and project implementation, which are critical for building investor confidence and public trust in national reforms.

For businesses and investors, heightened accountability and structured performance reviews also offer greater predictability, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing where public-sector partnerships and predictable delivery timelines are key to investment planning and risk assessment.

At a time when Ethiopia is advancing multiple major projects, including renewable energy expansion, transport corridors, industrial parks and food production initiatives, the performance review serves as both a course correction tool and a reaffirmation of government priorities that underpin medium-term economic growth strategies.