Arba Minch University (AMU)-Arba Minch Institute of Technology (AMIT) and the Construction Management Institute (CMI) in collaboration with the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAIT) hosted a pivotal project review meeting focused at developing national productivity norms for the water sector across the South Ethiopia Region on October 20, 2025 at the Main Campus. Click here to see more photos.
The project is strategically designed to create standardized benchmarks for labor and equipment performance, enhancing project planning and resource optimization. By implementing these norms, the initiative aims to accelerate project timelines, reduce cost overruns, and improve overall sector efficiency. The meeting featured comprehensive presentations and discussions among representatives from AMIT, CMI, and AAIT.
Dr. Bisrat Gissila, Deputy Scientific Director at AMIT and Project Team Leader, emphasized the project's significance, showcasing AMIT's technical capabilities to tackle larger national projects in the future. The collaboration between AMU, CMI, and AAIT marks a vital milestone, he said, in establishing standardized productivity benchmarks for Ethiopia's water construction sector. The initiative focuses on analyzing the productivity across major water-related construction activities, including reservoir and dam construction, canal and irrigation system development, water treatment plant construction, water distribution network installation, and groundwater and borehole drilling, Dr. Bisrat informed. According to him, it not only demonstrates the technical expertise of Ethiopian institutions but also signifies a collective commitment to enhancing efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in infrastructure development. As the project advances, all stakeholders should reaffirm their dedication to delivering a high-quality national productivity norm that will serve as a vital tool for future water sector projects across the country, he remarked.
Dr. Fisseha Sahile, the Project Manager, presented a detailed progress report covering a 12.5 months data collection period, where 4 to 28 active data collectors gathered 4,320 validated data instances through rigorous supervision and standardized formats. He also outlined the project’s methodology, which is based on systematic project selection, clearly defined performance indicators, zone-based data representation, and the use of structured forms and detailed instructions.
From the client side, CMI representatives, including Ms. Elizabeth Mulugeta, Mr. Yoseph Basazinew, and Mr. Hassen Mekonen, expressed satisfaction with the project's progress. They praised the AMIT Team for their dedication and technical competence, particularly highlighting the quality of the collected data and the effectiveness of data encoding processes. Ms. Elizabeth, the Construction Management Mobilization and Collaboration Desk Manager at CMI, emphasized her confidence in the project's successful completion and its potential impact on national productivity norms.
The meeting also included insights from professional engineers and data analysts at AMIT, who commended the project's methodological strength and progress. The lead consultant from AAIT echoed this sentiment and reflected on the project's achievements and encouraged continued dedication as it moves toward finalization.
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