The people of Ethiopia and Eritrea have been watching the peace process that is expected to end two decades of a ‘frozen war.’ No doubt the attempts made, especially by Prime Minister Abiy (PhD), are unprecedented and courageous.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has embarked on a bold effort to transform the political terrain of Ethiopia while simultaneously launching new economic reforms.

Since the news broke out from the House of People’s Representatives (HPR), the proposed excise bill has become contentious not only for its content and focus on vehicles but also the legislative process it has passed through. In the following note, I reflect on how the draft bill missed-out and overlooked important environmental and sustainable development principles that could have enhanced the current climate change trajectory in the road transport sector. In this part of the note, I focus on the participatory nature of the drafting process and provide few illustrations regarding its possible socio-economic impact.

The quality and accessibility of health care have long been known to have a disproportionate impact on the economic and emotional wellbeing of entire societies.

A sovereign and peaceful nation can easily be identified by its strong structure of security system, a combination of law enforcement, national intelligence and defense apparatus.

Central banks confronted with the issue of climate change face a number of questions.

Security sector reforms and controlling of small arms and light weapons proliferation are critical to the success of fostering of structural stability so that societies can live in a safe and secure environment.

When the Cold War ended, many pundits anticipated a new era in which geo-economics would determine geopolitics.

As we mark International Migrants Day on December 18, it’s time to rethink how we value the informal skills and resources of many of Africa’s migrants. In particular, we need to recognize that migration can help boost long-term economic growth in Africa and the rest of the world.

At the cusp of a new decade, the world remains gripped by multiple refugee crises. Yet, so far, the international response has been piecemeal and unbalanced, with poor and middle-income countries shouldering the lion’s share of responsibility.