Key takeaways from China’s Malipo County Model for Ethiopia and other developing nations

It is worth mentioning that Ethiopia and other developing nations can draw several important lessons from China’s Malipo County development approach in a broad range of sectors. If they join hands, they... Read more »

Ethiopia has reasonable grounds to seek equitable sea access

The notion of distancing Ethiopia from access to the Red Sea is fundamentally flawed, particularly when considering that nations situated over a thousand kilometers away seek to exert influence in this strategic... Read more »

The linkage between ideas, actions and participatory approach in Ethiopia’s transformational development

Over the last 50 years, Ethiopia has experimented on various development ideas most of which were imported from abroad in a manner that was neither palatable to the public nor brought up... Read more »

Garnering Ethiopia-China media cooperation agreement

The recent partnership between Ethiopia and China in the media and communication sectors is a commendable initiative that promises to enhance the capabilities of both nations. This agreement is not merely a... Read more »

Responsibility to build democracy in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian version of democracy is still at its infancy but it is the responsibility of all concerned to save it from untimely stunting. Otherwise our democracy will remain to be a... Read more »

The nexus of independence, dependence and interdependence in African politics

Whenever the issue of economic underdevelopment and poverty sets in, Africa comes into the mind, but why? Those who have arrested Africa into the dungeons of poverty are the ones with louder... Read more »

Democracy in Ethiopia, real and Rhetoric

Democracy is the most used but abused term in the Ethiopian political lexicon. Shoeshine boys, cobblers, students and persons of creative arts as well as high placed politicians understand and interpret democracy... Read more »

From Free Trade Championship role to Mercantilist policy: Can it be the sign of a new world Order?

Part II Given the highly interconnected nature of global supply chains, tariffs can disrupt established networks and force companies to look for alternative, potentially less efficient and more expensive sources of supply.... Read more »

Ethiopia’s legacy of justice, freedom

The United Nations General Assembly’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II serves as a pivotal moment for reflection, education, and the promotion of peace. This observance... Read more »

From Free Trade Championship role to Mercantilist policy: Can it be the sign of a new world order? — Part I

In recent years, the global economy has seen a dramatic shift from the principles of free trade to a resurgence of mercantilist policies, raising questions about the future of international trade and... Read more »