Tamirate Semegn

Seeds for Democratization in Ethiopia: Why Unity of Purpose Matters Tamirate Semegn

Ethiopia is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world. At the same time, it is endowed with huge unapped natural resources and human capital; long history that have contributed to human civilization; strategic geogprahical location in the Horn of Africa; rich and diverse culture; model of religious and ethnic coexistence and mutual respect; and heart of major faiths: Christianity, Islam and Judaism that have evolved in unique ways. Yet, this ancient country of almost 80 million people has among the poorest people in Africa. The primary reason for this condition is lack of representative, all inclusive and democratic governance. The challenge for this and the coming generation is to focus on the social, ideolgical and political conditions that perpetute poverty. The book offers penetraing insight on how the well being of Ethiopia's mosaic of people can be transformed.