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Sep 30, 2022DOI:
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The Continuing Quest for Inclusive Democratic Governance in Ethiopia
Getachew Assefa Woldemariam
Abstract
As early as the 18th Century, James Bruce, a European Traveller, observed that bad government was the most important source of the problems that plagued the Ethiopian society. Centuries on, political and ethnic mistrust and polarization, insecurity, human rights abuses and armed conflict characterize the Ethiopian body politic. The rule of law and democracy are far from taking roots. This article –pointing out the most outstanding governance deficits of the Emperor Haile Selassie, Derg and EPRDF-cum-PP’s (Prosperity Party) governments– argues that the lack of inclusive democratic governance remains at the core of Ethiopia’s socio-political crises. It will offer suggestions on democratic governance options that, if adopted, can help deal with Ethiopia’s long-time political ills.
