Speaker: Ambassador Andebrhan Welde Giorgis

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“.. this lecture will discuss the basic causes of the democratic deficit in Africa today and its prospects. The discourse will focus on the concept of self-determination as a political right of: one, a nation to independence; two, a people to a government of their choice; and three, diverse groups to autonomy in the management of their day-to-day affairs.”

“Ambassador Andebrhan Welde Giorgis is President of Eri-Platform, an international civic association promoting inclusive dialogue on vital national, regional and international issues impacting Eritrea and the Horn of Africa. He has served in many roles, including as a Member of Parliament, ambassador to the EU, and Commissioner for Coordination with the UN Mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia. His recent book is Eritrea at a Crossroads: A Narrative of Triumph, Betrayal and Hope.

See: https://crawford.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/9315/democracy-africa-past-present-and-future?utm_source=Devpolicy&utm_campaign=90219da947-Devpolicy+News+March+24+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_082b498f84-90219da947-250032321