Do you think that the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your town or city reflects behavior that is in line with the concept of sustainable development? In your opinion, what should be improved?

1. Do you think that the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your
town or city reflects behavior that is in line with the
concept of sustainable development? In your opinion,
what should be improved?
IE Application: Question G
Author: Muluken Nigussie Tessema

2. The lifestyle of the inhabitants of Addis Ababa city
 Addis Ababa is a busy city with millions of
inhabitants. You can learn about the
everyday life of local people by visiting
some of the places that are popular among
them, for example, parks, where there are
parents with kids and young romantic
couples, and shops, cafes and churches,
as Ethiopians are very a religious nation.
There are many churches in this city.

3. Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa City
Meeting the needs of the future depends by our capability to balance
economic, environmental and social goals when making decision today

4. What is Happening in Addis Ababa City?
 Addis Ababa came into existence in 1886 as a mineral springs
resort for Ethiopia's royal family and nobility.
 This historically significant city in its enchanting mountain setting is
recognized as one of the world¹s most problematic, yet fascinating
and beautiful cities.

5. The Reflection of Addis Ababa City
Its country's border war with Eritrea and unsteady relationship with
Somalia have put a heavy burden on Addis Ababa as it has become a
center for refugees whom it cannot support.
Rapid population growth has created slums. Some areas have 200
people per acre, living in ramshackle attached houses built without
regard to sanitation or drainage. In most areas the rich and poor live as
neighbors, though many of the wealthiest people live in the southeast
and southwest sections of the city.

6. The Reflection of Addis Ababa City
Addis Ababa is an important administrative center not only for
Ethiopia but also for the whole of Africa. The headquarters of the
African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
can both be found in the city.

7. The Reflection of Addis Ababa City
The United States and the European Union both have two
delegations in Addis Ababa, one for bilateral relations with Ethiopia and
one for the African Union.
Ethiopia and its capital city have become a source of pride for the
Pan-African movement due to its indigenous character and the legacy
of the Abyssinian Empire.

8. Endegenous Development of Addis Ababa City
Unlike many other African capitals, the founding, growth and
development of Addis Ababa are not rooted in colonization.
Inside Addis Ababa is the Mercato, one of the largest open-air
markets in Africa.

9. Drawback for Sustainable development of Addis Ababa City
Today it is a sprawling urban area and commercial center of close to
8 million people. The population has swelled in recent years as
refugees from the war-torn countryside of Ethiopia have streamed in,
looking for jobs and security.

10. What should be Improved?
Be inclusive or Development for all.
Commitments have been made in Addis to curb inequalities among
and within countries, like allocating half of all ODA to Least Developed
Countries (LDCs), and establishing a Technology Facilitation
Mechanism.
Much enhanced technology cooperation and capacity building will be
critical indeed to enable vulnerable populations to implement this
transformative agenda, while generating local jobs, innovation and
growth.
More public intervention, innovative financing and partnerships are
also necessary to channel funds toward the populations most in need
and to small and medium-sized enterprises in risky environments.