Ethopia: Ministry of Education raises daily university meal budget to 100 birr per student amid rising costs

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Published on 2024-12-09 11:39:41

Students attending government universities were previously allocated 22 birr per day for meals, an amount that falls significantly short of meeting their needs in the current inflationary climate. (Photo: Hawassa University)

Addis Abeba– The Ministry of Education has announced an increase in the daily meal budget for university students from 22 birr to 100 birr, with efforts underway to standardize menus across all higher education institutions.

The Ministry explained that the adjustment follows a study on the “current rise in food…

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