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Here's our 4th ARIF - ANALYTICAL REPORTING TO IMPROVE THE FEDERATION Article! ➡️ "At the root of the Ethiopian federation’s brutal polarization is a divisive founding document."
READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/could-constitutional-reform-end-ethiopias-political-forever-war/ on why for some in a divided political community, ethno-federalism is the source of all ills. For others, it’s the remedy to them.

Could constitutional reform end Ethiopia’s political forever war? READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/could-constitutional-reform-end-ethiopias-political-forever-war/ on why proponents refer to this system as 'multinational' federalism and argue it was designed to hold Ethiopia together by granting autonomy to its diverse peoples, while critics label it 'ethnic' federalism, and argue that the promotion of group rights has been at the expense of Ethiopian unity.

Ethiopia’s economy has been grappling with severe challenges, both exogenous, like the disruption to global supply chains and high energy prices, and endogenous, such as conflicts and chronic drought. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/for-success-planned-ethiopian-capital-market-needs-patience-and-smart-policy/ on why the government’s approach, including inconsistent fiscal and monetary policies, aggravates the problems.

#Ethiopia’s government is seeking to establish a capital market amid severe economic challenges, including high #energy prices and internal conflicts. READ⬇️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/for-success-planned-ethiopian-capital-market-needs-patience-and-smart-policy/ on why a botched introduction of the capital market could increase economic volatility.

Ethiopia is a diverse nation, but how should this diversity be reflected in its political system? This is the question that has divided Ethiopians for decades, and especially since the adoption of the 1995 constitution.
The constitution established a federal system based on ethno-linguistic regions, giving each region the right to self-determination and even secession. The aim was to empower the historically marginalized groups and ensure equality and harmony among all Ethiopians. But has this system worked as intended? Some argue that ethnic federalism has fostered polarization, violence, and instability, and that it needs to be reformed or replaced by a more inclusive and unitary system. Others defend ethnic federalism as the best way to accommodate Ethiopia’s diversity and democracy, and blame its failures on the lack of proper implementation and respect for the constitution.
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Fano insurgents battling federal authorities are motivated by a multitude of factors. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/five-reasons-why-ethiopia-is-at-war-with-itself-again/ on five reasons why Ethiopia is at war with itself, again.

Ethiopia's path to peace seemed promising, but another conflict is escalating in the Amhara region between Fano and the federal government. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/five-reasons-why-ethiopia-is-at-war-with-itself-again/ on why Ethiopia is finding herself on a war path, again.

Does Ethiopia need a second capital city? Diluting the concentration of economic and political power may temper the demographic, environmental, and inter-communal pressures on Addis Ababa. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2023/09/04/ethiopia-needs-a-second-capital-city/

Creation of East Borana Zone reignited tensions between the Guji and Borana Oromo clans. READ➡️https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2023/09/23/new-zone-in-ethiopias-oromia-region-triggers-more-unrest/ on why Oromia region's East and West Guji zones have been rocked by protests after the government’s decision to carve out a new administrative unit centered around Negelle town.

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Who governs the financial resources of Ethiopia? In the Ethiopian context, the proximity of local governance to the population is designed to enhance the delivery of services. However, the actual scenario presents a different picture, with newly established regional administrations grappling with the challenge of financing these services. This situation underscores the fact that, despite the decentralized federal structure of Ethiopia, regional administrators continue to rely on central revenues, which are predominantly concentrated at the center. So, what does the future hold in terms of fiscal decentralization in Ethiopia? READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/2023/04/21/central-states-fiscal-control-stunts-ethiopian-federalism/

Does Ethiopia need a second capital city? Read why diluting the concentration of economic and political power may temper the demographic, environmental, and inter-communal pressures on Addis Ababa.
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Unraveling Ethiopia’s crises, one article at a time! We believe there is value in providing a platform for Ethiopians from all communities and of all political persuasions to be heard. The ARIF PROJECT, a journalistic-academic collaboration, aims to exchange ideas, understand the roots of instability, and contribute to critical discussions with solutions for Ethiopia. READ ARTICLES HERE➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/category/analytical-reporting-to-improve-the-federation/

Unrest in Oromia⬇️
East and West Guji zones experienced a surge of protests following the regional government’s decision to establish the new zone with Negelle town, the former capital of East Guji Zone, as its capital. 
East Borana Zone emerged from the amalgamation of territories from three zones: Bale, East Guji, and Borana. Within the new zone, the Guji are the majority population.
One of the Guji people’s objections that triggered the ongoing protests relates to the decision to transfer the administrative seat—formerly the capital of East Guji zone—to the new zone. But the Guji people’s discontent has much deeper historical roots. 
READ ON➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2023/09/23/new-zone-in-ethiopias-oromia-region-triggers-more-unrest/

Conflicts in Ethiopia are largely fueled by identity, resource, and power disputes. The ARIF Project aims to deliver a comprehensive series of analytical reports. These publications will delve into the intricacies of the federal system, shedding light on the root causes of the instability and offering viable solutions to these pressing issues. This initiative, a journalistic-academic collaboration, aims to stimulate the free flow of ideas within Ethiopia. By establishing an inclusive platform for Ethiopians to engage in public discourse, we aspire to foster a more informed and connected society! 🇪🇹
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Ethiopia should address its landlocked status firmly rather than forcefully. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/the-horn-of-africa-needs-more-trade-but-not-at-the-cost-of-more-war/ on why Ethiopia should consider peaceful diplomatic routes to secure access to a port; as another Ethio-Eritrean war would be disastrous for both countries and the entire region.

The Harari people, an indigenous minority in Harar, are being systematically dispossessed of their lands, culture, and history by the growing Oromo majority. READ➡️
www.ethiopia-insight.com/hararis-in-harar-are-being-erased-and-dispossessed/