Ethiopia Insight published on 14 November 2019 a commentary titled "Hustling at 'the End of History'. Development and Inequality in Inner Addis" by Marco Di Nunzio.
The author looks at the transition of the Ethiopian economy from Meles Zenawi's statism to Abiy Ahmed's market economy through the eyes of Addis Ababa street hustlers.
Showing posts with label inequality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inequality. Show all posts
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Women Demand Equal Rights in Sudan
The Washington Post published on 26 April 2019 an article titled "Women of Sudan--'Suppressed by Any Means'--Are Protesting for Equal Rights in the Post-Bashir Era" by Max Bearak.
Sudanese women played a key role in the campaign to oust President Omar al-Bashir and are now demanding equal rights as the protesters negotiate with the military over the future of the country.
Sudanese women played a key role in the campaign to oust President Omar al-Bashir and are now demanding equal rights as the protesters negotiate with the military over the future of the country.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Somalia: Male Power, Insecurity, and Inequality
The Rift Valley Institute published in March 2017 a briefing paper titled "Somalia: A State of Male Power, Insecurity and Inequality" by Judith Gardner and Judy El-Bushra.
The study identified kinship after 1991 as an organizing force for state-building and security in Somalia. Male domination of government and politics has become more entrenched. Accountability is between the individual male leaders and his close kinsmen who promoted him on the expectation of personal gain, creating a new dominant form of masculinity based on wealth and control of resources.
The study identified kinship after 1991 as an organizing force for state-building and security in Somalia. Male domination of government and politics has become more entrenched. Accountability is between the individual male leaders and his close kinsmen who promoted him on the expectation of personal gain, creating a new dominant form of masculinity based on wealth and control of resources.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Human Development Report and the Horn of Africa
The UN Development Program's Overview of Human Development Report 2016 is available. It is devoted to the theme of human development for everyone. The report raises two fundamental questions: who has been left out in progress in human development and how and why did that happen.
The report assesses 188 countries. The country with the highest human development index ranking is Norway. The United States ranks at number 10. Countries in the Horn of Africa score poorly. Sudan is number 165; Djibouti 172, Ethiopia 174, Eritrea 179, and South Sudan 181. Somalia is not ranked. The five lowest ranked countries in the world beginning with the lowest are the Central African Republic, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, and Burundi. African countries hold 19 out of the 20 lowest global rankings.
The report assesses 188 countries. The country with the highest human development index ranking is Norway. The United States ranks at number 10. Countries in the Horn of Africa score poorly. Sudan is number 165; Djibouti 172, Ethiopia 174, Eritrea 179, and South Sudan 181. Somalia is not ranked. The five lowest ranked countries in the world beginning with the lowest are the Central African Republic, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, and Burundi. African countries hold 19 out of the 20 lowest global rankings.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Seven Trends Shaping the Future of Peace and Security in Africa
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) reprinted on 28 June 2016 an analysis that was originally published by the World Economic Forum titled "Seven Trends Shaping the Future of Peace and Security in Africa" by Anton du Plessis, executive director of ISS, and Anja Kaspersen, head of international security at the World Economic Forum.
The authors argue that the drivers of conflict and violence in Africa include growing youth populations, high unemployment, lack of equal opportunities, urbanization, poverty, inequality, too many weapons, bad governance, and corruption. They identify seven issues that need to be addressed.
The authors argue that the drivers of conflict and violence in Africa include growing youth populations, high unemployment, lack of equal opportunities, urbanization, poverty, inequality, too many weapons, bad governance, and corruption. They identify seven issues that need to be addressed.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Ending Conflict and Building Peace in Africa
The High-Level Panel on Fragile States in Africa released its report on 15 January 2014 titled "Ending Conflict and Building Peace in Africa: A Call to Action."
The report identified the following as major challenges facing Africa: youth employment, urbanization, governance of natural resources, climate change, poverty and inequality. It recommended that African countries increase their focus on the following issues: develop new strategies for youth employment, create new instruments for supporting private investment, empower women, fund infrastructure that improves justice and security, and promote resilience through regional economic cooperation.
The report identified the following as major challenges facing Africa: youth employment, urbanization, governance of natural resources, climate change, poverty and inequality. It recommended that African countries increase their focus on the following issues: develop new strategies for youth employment, create new instruments for supporting private investment, empower women, fund infrastructure that improves justice and security, and promote resilience through regional economic cooperation.
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