21 May – A United Ethiopia? Identity and autonomy in a country divided

Since the 90:s, Ethiopia is ruled through ethnic federalism, entailing a federal national government where it’s nations are defined by divides in ethnicity. Constructing communities through ethnic boundries can be seen as a way to provide regional autonomy and manage inter-ethnic tensions– but as states like the former Yugoslavia shows, it has not always been successful in this persuit.
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In this Lecture, Mr Denboba Natie, who has a broad background working with Ethiopian government and Human Rights Advocacy, will describe the challenges and opportunities facing Ethiopia’s governing system.
This lecture will be held in English.
Date: May 21st
Time: 18:15-20:00 PM
Place: University Main Building, Lecture hall IX
Admission: Free for members, 60 kr for non-members. A one-year membership can be purchased at the event for 100 SEK.
Link to the Facebook-event.
Supported by Folkuniversitetet.