在他的政府治下，婴儿死亡率下降了40 % ； 埃塞俄比亚经济实现了多样化，出现了汽车制造、餐饮、花卉等新产业；还建成了一系列主要基础设施工程，包括非洲最大的水电大坝 — — 这些都要记在他的功劳簿上。
To his credit, child mortality was reduced by 40% under his government; Ethiopia’s economy became more diversified, with new industries like car manufacturing, beverages, and floriculture; and major infrastructure projects, including Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, were launched.