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The Role of Elites
A Call for Purpose Over Power The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission recently held its latest round of agenda-setting sessions, gathering an array of participants—federal officials,...
What does it take to address the telecommunications infrastructure gap?
A recent report by the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (East Africa) published by REVENUE Magazine gave us major insights into the Ethiopian telecom...
A clean city begins at the source
At the crack of dawn, as I step out onto the streets of Addis Ababa, a familiar sight greets me: groups of women sweeping...
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In Praise of “I Don’t Know”
Recently, I visited a diagnostic center in Addis Ababa. After undergoing an MRI scan, I was told the CD with the images would be...
Ethiopia’s reputational challenges represent a collective national responsibility
I recently attended a presentation given by a veteran Ethiopian ambassador with extensive experience in the Middle East. His account of how Ethiopians are...
Plugging Back Into the Spirit of 1941
Some years ago, a colleague asked me for the extension number of our Information Technology unit. I gave it to her, and soon enough,...
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Defending the Defenders: Why the Press Must Be Protected
By Selamawit Kidane “I am only as good as the research that I do and that my team does... I live or die by my...
The Quiet Power of Persuasion
It was just after 3 p.m. The sun hovered low in the Addis Ababa sky, casting long shadows over Meskel Square. At a popular...
The One Skill We’re Still Afraid to Master
I didn’t fully grasp the depth of my public speaking shortcomings until I stood face-to-face with them. It wasn’t theory—it was exposure. In a...
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To Build Peace—and Stronger Institutions—Empower Employees
Recently, I participated in an international initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration among multilateral hubs engaged in global peacebuilding. It was a dynamic platform that...