What Does the Public Make of All This?

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The first phase of the re design was estimated to have cost one billion dollars. A lot of questions have been asked about where the money's coming from. Abbey has pointed out that much of the cash s from private sources, or overseas,. But for sure, ethiopian taxpayers are on the hook too, even as their conflict hip economy collapses.

As a clear lead hardens and the appointment of a new prime minister looms, both contenders are making noises about cutting taxes. But would either have a firm grip on the country’s long-term woes? The vast makeover of Ethiopia’s capital city—despite a grinding civil war—is an idealised vision of the country’s future. And figuring out why thinking hard is so exhausting. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer