EVENT: A Changing Ethiopia: What is the Legacy of Ethnic Federalism?
DATE: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm
LOCATION: Webcast Only
As the federation comes under strain, the logic of the Ethiopian State is in question
This event is by invitation only. Those unable to attend can view the webcast on this page the day of the event.
With more than 100 million people, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most important and populous countries. It’s also unusual: Ethiopia is Africa’s only explicitly ethnically federal state. But amid opening political space and historic national reforms, this model of federalism is coming under strain and the country’s broader national stability is being tested. How ethnic federalism endures, or is discarded, will be a critical question for the future peace and prosperity of the country.
During this crucial period of reform and uncertainty in Ethiopia, join an expert panel at the U.S. Institute of Peace to hear about the origins and evolution of Ethiopia’s system of ethnic federalism, and the possible future of this unique governance model. Join the conversation with #AChangingEthiopia.
Speakers
◌ Dr. Yohannes Gedamu: Lecturer, Political Science, Georgia Gwinnett College
◌ Dr. Daniel Mains: Associate Professor of Anthropology and African Studies, University of Oklahoma
◌ Aly Verjee, moderator: Senior Advisor, Africa Program, U.S. Institute of Peace
Source: U.S. Institute of Peace