Fitsum Assefa (PhD), Minister of Planning and Development
Ethiopia aims to achieve an 8.3 percent economic growth in the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year. Based on the main macroeconomic sector performances over the past 10 months, indicators suggest a 7.9 percent economic growth for the current fiscal year.
For the 2017 fiscal year, the national economy is projected to grow by 8.3 percent. This target considers current capacity and future potential. Extensive preparations are made from policy reforms to budgeting.
Draft Asset Recovery Bill aligns with int’l practice,
Justice Minister Gedion Timothiwos (PhD)
The Draft Asset Recovery Proclamation that is referred to the House of People’s Representatives aligns with international laws and constitutional mandates concerning economic crimes.
The magnitude and complexity of economic crimes are growing at an alarming rate. The adoption of legislation to tackle such crime has become the order of the day before the situation has caused irreversible damage.
It is a legal framework that enables the government to track, seize, and recover assets obtained through illicit and illegal means including those transferred locally and internationally. Such illegally-accumulated assets are often hidden through complex financial networks.
Incorporating indigenous knowledge significant for ND,
ENDC Commissioner Yonas Adaye (PhD)
Incorporating home-grown knowledge and culture in the ongoing National Dialogue (NG) would be of a great significance towards attaining impactful and inclusive dialogue.
Considering the invaluable role for the national dialogue, ENDC is aggressively working through streamlined home-grown knowledge, culture and inclusive dialogue frameworks including militants’ issues to address any odds and realize lasting peace in Ethiopia
Ethiopia expands clean water access to 72 million citizens,
State Minister of MoWE Ambassador Asfaw Dingamo
Ethiopia is striving to develop the national coverage of access to clean water for its people. So far, Ethiopia registers a significant achievement in providing access to clean drinking water. Currently, more than 72 million citizens have access to clean water.
The national coverage of clean drinking water has now reached over 72 million citizens. Recently completed projects have further enhanced the country’s capacity to provide clean water
Home-grown approach vital for successful Nat’l Dialogue,
Oyvind Aadland (PhD), international communication expert
Traditional Ethiopian institutions should play a vital role in fostering the National Dialogue of Ethiopia and taking ownership of the reconciliation process.
The focus of the National Dialogue should be on a process owned by each segment of society, rooted in traditional Ethiopian institutions. By engaging every segment of society and focusing on contribution rather than imposition, Ethiopia can build a peaceful and hopeful future for its young population.
In this regard, home-grown approaches and traditions are vital to achieve the goal of the National Dialogue
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2024
