The Policy emphasizes the importance of regional, continental, and international relationships

in the transport sector. It encourages the conclusion of agreements and the enhancement of
activities that promote cooperation in land transport, rail, aviation, and sea transport. The
policy also highlights the need to work together with international organizations, development
partners, cities, and countries while taking into account Ethiopia's foreign policy. Strategies will
be designed to address integrated transport infrastructure and services between Ethiopia and
countries in the region and in the continent. The policy also emphasizes the need to strengthen
the relationship between the federal government and regions and among regions. Additionally,
it underlines the importance of participating in the design of legal frameworks concerning
customs and border security, vehicle load estimation, road utilization standards, traffic safety
management, and relevant matters. The implementation of infrastructure projects designed to
foster continental integration shall be done by weighing their economic significance, prioritizing
their importance, and in compliance with financial capability.

It has critical role of developing human resources for the effective implementation of the policy.
It highlights the need for tailored capacity building activities in the transport sector, recognizing
that without human resource development, achieving targets and goals will be challenging. The
policy outlines strategies such as engaging local academic institutions specializing in transport to
provide training, fostering partnerships with development partners and foreign institutions to
equip training centers, and ensuring that capacity building activities align with international
standards.

The Transport Policy recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety and security of transport
services. The policy emphasizes the need to reduce safety threats such as crime and terrorist
attacks on the transport sector. To achieve this, the policy encourages collaboration with
relevant bodies to put in place a system to reduce safety threats.

The Policy underscores the significance of research and development in the transport sector,
emphasizing their continuous nature and their impact on all aspects of societal movement. Also,
it highlights the need for periodic research not only on existing transport modes but also on
potential services that could significantly contribute to the sector. Additionally, it stresses that
research in the transport sector should encompass its overall contribution to the country's
development, social and economic interaction, investment convenience, and national security.
The policy also outlines strategies to ensure that transport infrastructure and service delivery
are research-based, monitor the execution of research and development activities, and base
human resource development on research and development.
The Ethiopia Transport Policy acknowledges the value of preserving the environment while
advancing the industry's economic growth. The policy acknowledges that the transport sector is
one of the sectors that pose great challenges to the natural environment. To address this, the
policy gives due consideration to the protection of the natural environment and emphasizes the
need to undertake transport services and infrastructure construction or expansion in a way that
minimizes adverse impacts on the environment. The policy also considers the impact of carbon
emissions from transport services, road construction, airport developments, railway installation,
and dry port development on the natural environment.

The necessity of encouraging women and young people to work in the transportation sector
and guaranteeing their benefits is acknowledged by the Transport Policy. It acknowledges that
the transport sector plays an indispensable role in the economy and that women and youth
have not yet attained equitable benefits in the sector. To address this, the policy encourages the
direct and indirect participation of women in the transport sector and emphasizes the need to
provide convenient and safe services that take into consideration the needs of women. The
policy also focuses on job creation options for the youth and considers the equitable
participation of women and youth in policy preparation and decision-making matters.

The significance of providing assistance to marginalized groups in society, such as individuals

living with HIV, is acknowledged in the transportation industry. To address this, the policy
emphasizes the need to narrow the gap in service delivery and construction of transport
infrastructure for vulnerable people. The policy also provides strategies to ensure that the
needs of vulnerable people are taken into account in the construction of transport
infrastructure and service delivery.

Ensuring the safety and security of individuals in the transport industry is deemed crucial,
according to Ethiopia's National Transport Policy. The policy recognizes that employee well-
being and productivity depend on a safe and secure work environment. The policy addresses
this by outlining strategies to create a safe and conducive work environment. These include the
implementation of monitoring mechanisms to ensure that employee safety manuals and
procedures are followed, the design and implementation of manuals to reduce exposure to
accidents, and the establishment of mechanisms to oversee professional safety and security of
employees.

Ethiopia's National Transport Policy acknowledges that consistent financing is required for the
advancement of transportation infrastructure. The plan suggests new funding methods to meet
the high financial requirements of the business. To boost output, it suggests locating
infrastructure at a fair price, requesting additional funding from development partners, and
include stakeholders in capacity building and project management. The plan also emphasizes
cost-sharing arrangements with beneficiaries and doing relevant research to ensure a steady
stream of funds.

The significance of collaboration between the public and commercial sectors in the
transportation sector is underscored by the Policy. The strategy promotes private sector
engagement to further the sector's growth, acknowledging that the government cannot be the
only player and investor in the industry. In order to tackle this, the strategy delineates objectives
to promote the participation of the private sector via cooperative and integrated efforts with
the government. In order to maintain control over the private sector and shield consumers from
needless charges, it highlights the necessity for the private sector to offer technical and financial
support while the government guarantees the provision of integrated transport services.

The significance of corridor transportation in promoting foreign commerce and strengthening

Ethiopia's economy is acknowledged in the National Transport Policy. The policy recognizes that
the economy is based mostly on imports and exports, and that certain transportation routes are
required to accommodate them. The strategy offers methods for creating and carrying out
integrated corridor transport plans that adhere to international standards and take into account
the agreements the nation has ratified in order to address this. The strategy highlights the
necessity of bilateral agreements to get access to ports at affordable costs, the need to create
and implement integrated corridor transport plans, and the necessity of concluding and carrying
out port usage agreements with nations that offer port services.

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION APPROACHES

The National Transport Policy for Ethiopia describes the responsibilities played by the many
parties involved in the transportation industry and acknowledges their contribution. It
acknowledges that managing interstate relations and continental issues falls under the purview
of the federal government. Furthermore, the strategy underscores the significance of strong
coordination between the Ministry of Transport and pertinent ministries in other nations. In
general, the policy emphasizes how important stakeholder participation and cooperation are to
the transport strategy's implementation.

It assigns the Ministry of Transport the duty of overseeing and assessing how the policy is being
implemented. The ministry will establish up organizational structures to guarantee that the
objectives and strategies of the policies are met, prompt action is made, and prerequisites are
met before policy amendment. The policy delineates the methodology for carrying out
monitoring and evaluation tasks, encompassing the prevention of resource wastage and
redundancy in operations, identification of performance indicators, and creation of a website to
solicit input and opinions from relevant parties.

The strategy places a strong emphasis on the necessity of convening executive authorities and
pertinent federal and local governmental and non-governmental groups to establish a plan of
action. The policy recognizes that the implementation of the policy requires an implementation
strategic plan and necessary inputs for its execution. The agreed plan of action will then be
compiled into a document that will be created, reviewed, and put into effect. The policy's
overarching objective is to transform the transportation industry and improve both the nation's
overall economic growth and the quality of life for its citizens.