On April 5, 2025, in Addis Ababa, ENA reported—The chief commissioner of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), during the launch of the agenda-setting process in the Amhara region, stressed that addressing issues confronting the nation should become a cultural practice through discussions and dialogues.
Commissioner
Professor Mesfin Araya emphasized the significance of addressing the nation’s longstanding issues via dialogue and discussion. He highlighted that consultation should be embraced as an integral part of Ethiopian culture.
The National Dialogue Commission started an agenda-collection workshop in Bahir Dar city, located in the Amhara Region.
of Ethiopia today.
According to the Commission,
4,500
representatives, drawn from
267
Districts and different social sectors throughout the area are engaging in talks aimed at pinpointing key objectives.
It has been revealed that the consultation process will take place between April 5 and 12, 2025.
During his speech, the chief commissioner disclosed that the Commission has been diligently working impartially to guarantee that the problems are tackled sustainably and in a way where every party emerges as a winner.
Therefore, the consultation is crucial for addressing issues via dialogue, he emphasized.
In expressing his appreciation to the participants, the chief commissioner encouraged them to fulfill their duties by establishing agendas that address the public’s worries.
On her end, Deputy Chief Commissioner Hirut Gebreselassie stressed that dialogue and consultation are essential for achieving enduring peace within the nation.
She encouraged participants not just to bring up concerns but also to suggest solutions, promoting inclusiveness and avoiding any allegations of being overlooked.
The deputy commissioner emphasized that during the agenda-setting process, which aims to address possible concerns about inadequate representation, participants were encouraged to suggest solutions rather than just bring up problems.
Another commissioner, Melaku Woldemariam, similarly voiced his thoughts, asserting that the ultimate sustainable resolution to our issues rests in engagement through dialogue.
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