Free police, intelligence, and defense institutions from political influence and establish a security structure based on national consensus.
4 cited moments
“Establish a security structure based on national consensus and reconciliation.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Free police, intelligence, and defense institutions from political influence.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“The country's problems cannot be solved with the current security structure.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“The first task is to free the police, intelligence, and defense forces from political dependence.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Peaceful Conclusion of the Election
Compete to offer policy alternatives, prepare members for a peaceful process, and support the establishment of a strong legitimate government regardless of the winner.
3 cited moments
“Competing to offer policy alternatives and solutions, not just to win power.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Preparing members for a peaceful process based on the principle of give-and-take.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Support the establishment of a strong legitimate government, regardless of who wins.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Federalism and Regional Border Disputes
Replace ethnic-based federalism with a system considering geographic and economic factors, and resolve border disputes through community-based dialogue.
3 cited moments
“The current ethnic-based federalism is the root cause of border disputes.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Implement a federal system that considers geographic and economic factors alongside language.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Resolve disputes through community-based dialogue based on the people's desires.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Armed Struggle and Conflict Resolution
Firmly oppose armed struggle and violence, advocating instead for peaceful dialogue, national consensus, and reconciliation to resolve issues.
3 cited moments
“Armed struggle only breeds more war and suffering; the cycle must stop.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Advocates for resolving all issues through peaceful dialogue and the supremacy of ideas.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“We condemn armed struggle and believe change cannot come through violence.”
Education Policy Debate
National Consensus and Reconciliation Councils
Establish national consensus and reconciliation councils from local to federal levels, including traditional and religious leaders, to solve historical contradictions and public problems.
4 cited moments
“Establish national consensus and reconciliation councils that include traditional and religious leaders like Abba Gadaas and Sheikhs.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Establish national consensus and reconciliation councils from the local (kebele/woreda) to the federal level.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“Allow the public to present their problems and find solutions, potentially up to constitutional amendments.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
“A genuine National Consensus and Reconciliation Council is necessary to solve Ethiopia's complex historical and structural contradictions.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
National Dialogue
The current National Dialogue process has flaws and obstacles, necessitating a genuine National Consensus and Reconciliation Council instead.
1 cited moment
“The current National Dialogue process has flaws and obstacles.”
Peace, Security and National Safety Debate
Language of Instruction
Students will learn in their mother tongue from grades 1 to 6, with English integrated from kindergarten and becoming the mandatory medium of instruction starting in grade 7. Additional languages will be selected by regional councils.
4 cited moments
“Students will learn in their mother tongue from grade 1 to 6.”
Education Policy Debate
“Regional councils will decide which additional languages to implement.”
Education Policy Debate
“English will be integrated into the curriculum starting from kindergarten to build capacity.”
Education Policy Debate
“English will become the mandatory medium of instruction starting from grade 7.”
Education Policy Debate
Free Education and School Feeding
Public education from kindergarten to grade 12, including school feeding, will be fully government-funded. This will be financed by taxing international schools and eliminating unnecessary public taxes.
4 cited moments
“Education from kindergarten to grade 12 in public schools, including school feeding, will be fully covered by the government.”
Education Policy Debate
“Funding will be generated by taxing the approximately 22 international schools in the country.”
Education Policy Debate
“30% of the tax revenue from international schools will be allocated directly to the education budget.”
Education Policy Debate
“We will eliminate unnecessary taxes imposed on the public to generate additional revenue.”
Education Policy Debate
Educational Philosophy and Assessment
Education should identify and nurture students' special talents from kindergarten rather than forcing a single path. National exams will be at grades 6, 8, and 12, with a 50% university passing score and remedial classes to raise passing rates.
5 cited moments
“Our policy identifies students' special talents and interests starting from kindergarten.”
Education Policy Debate
“We fundamentally differ by believing that education should be based on students' individual interests, not forcing everyone into the same path.”
Education Policy Debate
“National exams will be given at grades 6, 8, and 12.”
Education Policy Debate
“The passing score for university entrance will be 50%.”
Education Policy Debate
“We will provide remedial classes to quickly support students.”
Education Policy Debate
Higher Education
Universities should be autonomous, liberalized, and free from political interference. University cost-sharing will be reduced, and mentorship will be provided for students affected by war.
4 cited moments
“We support university autonomy, provided it is based on research and not used as a political cover.”
Education Policy Debate
“Education must be liberalized and free from political interference.”
Education Policy Debate
“The cost-sharing percentage at the university level will be reduced due to the high cost of living.”
Education Policy Debate
“We will provide mentorship and training programs for students who have been out of school for 3-5 years due to war.”
