The Ethiopian government's long-term development vision, guided by a strategy of "medemer," places central importance on human resource development and gender equality. This was stated by Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives, Ahmed Shide, during a discussion on Africa-Asia parliamentary cooperation in Addis Ababa. The discussion focused on population and development, reproductive health and rights, and gender equality policies.
Ahmed Shide emphasized that Ethiopia is working towards achieving its long-term vision, which spans until 2050, by leveraging its national capacity, population, institutions, and resources to achieve common national goals. The country is committed to implementing homegrown development solutions and a modern system of governance guided by ideas, strategies, and accountability.
The "medemer" government is working to translate this long-term vision into tangible results by creating innovative solutions, accelerating service delivery and development, scaling up successful initiatives, and ensuring quality across all development sectors. These principles are being applied consistently in education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and other social and economic sectors.
In addition to these efforts, Ethiopia is focused on building its national capacity based on the principle of "self-reliance," which involves developing strong political, economic, and institutional capacities to withstand external pressures and convert challenges into strategic opportunities for national development.
The implementation of these strategies is expected to drive progress towards achieving Ethiopia's long-term development goals. The country's commitment to prioritizing human resource development and gender equality reflects its recognition of the importance of these areas in driving sustainable development.
Ethiopia's development vision is guided by a comprehensive strategy that seeks to harness the country's resources and potential to achieve rapid and sustainable development. The government is working to ensure that its development efforts are inclusive and equitable, and that they benefit all segments of society.
The Africa-Asia parliamentary cooperation discussion provided a platform for Ahmed Shide to share Ethiopia's experiences and best practices in implementing its long-term development vision. The discussion also highlighted the importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing in supporting countries' development efforts.
Key points
- The Ethiopian government's long-term development vision prioritizes human resource development and gender equality.
- The country is working to achieve its development goals through a strategy of "medemer," which emphasizes harnessing national capacity, population, institutions, and resources.
- Ethiopia is committed to implementing homegrown development solutions and a modern system of governance guided by ideas, strategies, and accountability.
