Dagmawit Moges
Welcome to my personal space where passion meets purpose. I’m Dagmawit Moges, and my journey in public leadership spans over a decade, marked by a deep commitment to serving my community and continent. My academic path in Public Management and Policy has been a privilege and a reflection of my lifelong dedication to making a meaningful impact. As a visionary leader from Africa, I am fueled by the desire to drive positive change and unlock opportunities across our continent. My approach to leadership is rooted in a philosophy of excellence and continuous improvement. I thrive on collaboration and view challenges as opportunities to innovate and grow. My mission is to inspire, lead, and contribute to a brighter future for Africa. I am passionate about harnessing unity, resilience, and inclusive growth to create lasting, positive change. Join me on this journey of transformation and let’s work together to shape a better tomorrow.
EXECUTIVE BIO
Mrs. Dagmawit Moges Bekele is the Director of the Peace Fund Secretariat at the African Union Commission, a position she has held since March 2023. Prior to this, she served as the Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from October 2018 to February 2023. After earning her BA in Public Administration and Development Management (PADM), Mrs. Moges worked as a Graduate Assistant Lecturer at Addis Ababa University. She later obtained her MA in Public Management and Policy (MPMP) from the same department and university. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of South Africa, advancing her knowledge and making a meaningful impact in the field of Management.
Her career in public service began as the General Manager of Kolfe Keraneyo Sub-City in the Addis Ababa City Government. She subsequently held positions as the Head of the Micro and Small Enterprises Development Bureau, Deputy Head of the Trade and Industry Bureau, and Deputy Head of the Capacity Building Bureau of the Addis Ababa City Government. Mrs. Moges has also served as a Deputy Mayor, Cabinet member, Communication Affairs Bureau Head. She also served as the Board Chairperson of Addis Ababa Mass Media Agency.
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Key Leadership Roles
- Director of Peace Fund Secretariat, African Union (February 2023 - Present)
- Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (October 2015 - February 2023)
- Cabinet member of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (October 2015 - February 2023)
- Member of House of People’s Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (October 2015 - February 2023)
- Chair Person of Ethiopian Logistics Council (October 2015 - February 2023)
- Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa City Government
Past Board Positions
- Board Chairperson, Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA)
- Board Chairperson, Ethiopian Postal Service Enterprise
- Board Chairperson, Woldiya University
- Board Chairperson, Addis Ababa Mass Media Agency Board
- Board Member, Ethiopian Airlines
- Board Member, Ethiopian Petroleum Enterprise
- Board Member, Ethiopian Investment and Public-Private Parnership (PPP)
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Awards & Recognitions
Change Makers: Leadership Award
A recipient of the Change Makers: Leadership Award at the 4th Aviators Africa Conference and Tower Awards that recognizes and celebrates exemplary and outstanding individuals and organizations in African Aviation Industry.
Top 100 most Influential Women in Africa Supply Chain
Recognized as one of the Top 100 most Influential Women in Africa Supply Chain announced by African Women in Supply Chain Association in partnership with Sincpoint identifying women who are leading change and making a difference across Africa changing narratives in Logistics- end to end supply chain
21 Heroes 2021 for achieving transport success in 2020
Selected as one of the 21 Heroes 2021 for achieving transport success in 2020 & laying the groundwork for successful & sustainable mobility initiatives in 2021 by Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI).
Amujae Leader among the top 15 African Women Leaders
She is a selected Amujae Leader among the top 15 African Women Leaders in the Amujae Initiative Program led by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center).
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Policies and Strategies
Ratified under my leadership
Articles & Papers
The Next Frontier of Transport, Logistics: Digitisation of Services
The transport and logistics service has for too long been traditional, overly centralised and rigidly controlled. Shifting the whole concept of the services innovatively by using advanced technologies, whereby services
The Urgency of Innovation in Transport Service Delivery
he past months have taught many that there are various opportunities for those who are willing and open to new ways of doing business. In the transport sector, there is