MELES: Why the Addis effect is now resonating all over the world
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends a rally during his visit to Ambo in the Oromiya region on April 11, 2018. The PM has restructured and retooled the future of the nation. PHOTO | REUTERS
When he assumed power, Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed's clarion call was that for political progress to happen in Ethiopia, Ethiopians must debate issues openly and respectfully. This, he noted, was because it is easier to win people over to democracy than push them towards democracy.
Tied to this is Abiy's vision, rooted in the concept of Medemer. Medemer is conceptualised as comprising a vibrant economy, economic vitality, regional integration, and openness to the world.
