Ethiopian Review

Addis Ababa – The Logistics Procurement and Transport (LPT) Unit of the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) International Services has marked yesterday Ben van Ampting’s 30 years service in Ethiopia.

Speaking at the marking of the 30th anniversary of Ampting at Ghion Hotel here yesterday, EPRDF External Affairs Department Head, Sekuture Getachew expressed delight over Ben’s contribution in the country’s road sector development over the past years.

He said Ampting spent his young age carrying out commendable works for this country through transferring his knowledge and skills to Ethiopians.

Ampting who is a Dutch citizen has been working as the head of the logistics, procurement and transport department of GTZ international services.

During his 34 years in Ethiopia, Ampting has managed numerous projects and discovered the fact that roads and transportation are the biggest factor to development.

It was indicated that the event was organized in recognition to Ben’s outstanding works for the company in his long years of service.

Sekuture and former manager of the Ethiopian roads authority, Abashawul Woldemariam, among others, presented testimonials of Ben’s contribution.

The World Bank Ethiopia country office has awarded Ben van Ampting the 2008 Independent Evaluation Group Good Practice Monitoring and Evaluation Award.

The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding contribution to manage and implement the Ethiopian Road Sector Development Program Support Project.

- WIC