Mediating political space for Alternative parties in the Ethiopian political system

A conceptual framework
By Berhanu Mengistu
2014/15

Background
Mediation or Shemeglena , is a common intervention method of peacemaking in the Ethiopian tradition.

Shemeglena, lacks some basic factors such as impartiality, neutrality and a modern version of ethical conduct. The factors lacking can be easily remediated in basic workshops facilitated by a trained mediator.

The Ethiopian political system is complicated both as framed by the constitution and as practiced in the governing process.

A clear understanding of both, is one of the fundamental prerequisites for pursuing a potentially successful mediation work.

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is:
❑To briefly outline the complexity of the democratization process in Ethiopia under the EPDRF regime.
❑To provide rationale for creating a political space for the opposition parties.
❑To describe the structure and roles of two teams of mediators/shemglees.
❑To suggest a third team whose primary goal would be to engage the Ethiopian people.

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