Addis Ababa: The successful conduct of upcoming national dialogue is a great hope for the brighter future of Ethiopia, National Dialogue Commission Commissioner Blen Gebremedhin remarked.
Ethiopia is about to commence a historic nationwide dialogue to pave the way for national consensus on the most fundamental issues, keep the integrity of the country and ensure sustainable peace by engaging all segments of the society with proper representation.
One of the 11 commissioners of the National Dialogue Commission, Blen Gebremedhin told the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) that the upcoming national dialogue is huge hope for all Ethiopians to ensure sustainable peace which is a prerequisite to successfully attain prosperity.
The commission has made a lot of works since its establishment that are vital for the successful conduct of the dialogue, Blen indicated.
The commission has so far carried out extensive activities on how the dialogue should be conducted through series of consultation with relevant stakeholders,
she added.
According to the commissioner, identifying of participants has been conducted in 10 regional states and two city administrations and districts.
According to her, all efforts have been made to ensure the inclusivity the dialogue by meticulously identifying participants with a view to bring national consensus on the most fundamental national issues among the people of Ethiopia.
The commission’s establishment proclamation has also been translated in 10 local languages so as to help the people easily understand all about the objectives and outcomes of the national dialogue, Blen noted.
The commissioner further elaborated; ‘we have been working a communication activities not only through the mainstream media but also the digital media to reach the large population with respect to national dialogue.’
Now, we are going to commence agenda collection through public discussion, the commissioner indicated.
‘Of course, since 8 months, our door was open for those who want to send their agenda items for na
tional consultation either in private or in group in various means of communications,’ Blen stated.
She urged all stakeholders including the general public to play a crucial role in process.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission with eleven members came into effect since February 23, 2022.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency