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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86866, member: 27"] A bold growth pitch at the 39th African Union Summit put Ethiopia on blast for chasing double-digit expansion, tech muscle, and green makeovers while urging Africa to grab the steering wheel. Economic growth and workforce surge [LIST] [*]Ethiopia projected a 10.2 percent growth rate by 2026. [*]Leaders said African economies rank among the fastest globally. [*]The government aims to jump out of low-income status. [*]By 2035, Africa will add record youth to the workforce. [/LIST] Social investment and human capital [LIST] [*]Ethiopia is pouring funds into maternal and child health. [*]Early childhood education programs anchor the long game. [*]School feeding efforts ensure students show up ready. [*]Officials frame this as groundwork for productivity gains. [/LIST] Urban renewal and green legacy [LIST] [*]Addis Ababa revamped polluted rivers into public spaces. [*]Flood risks dropped as waterways got restored. [*]Rural projects link farmers with markets sustainably. [*]The Green Legacy Initiative planted over 48 billion trees. [/LIST] Digital Ethiopia 2030 and AI push [LIST] [*]Ethiopia rolled out the Digital Ethiopia 2030 blueprint. [*]National digital ID connects payments and data systems. [*]Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence Institute launched locally. [*]Ethiotelecom's expansion and a massive airport boost connectivity. [/LIST] Regional stability and AU leadership [LIST] [*]Ethiopia stressed secure sea access for the Horn of Africa. [*]Leaders called for unity and functional sovereignty continentwide. [*]President Joe Lorenzo received thanks as the outgoing AU chair. [*]The incoming chairperson was offered public well-wishes. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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