Preparations well in progress to successfully host 5th Int’l Conference on Federalism

Addis Ababa, June 11 (WIC) – Preparations are well in progress to successfully host the 5th International Conference on Federalism to be held in December 2010 in Ethiopia, according to conference organizing office.

Office Director, Solomon Tadesse, told WIC that stakeholders at federal and state levels are undertaking the necessary preparations for the success of the conference.  

He said the office is currently identifying countries that will take part at the conference as well as selecting research papers.    

According to Solomon, the conference will have a significant contribution to build the positive image of Africa and Ethiopia at large.  

He said Ethiopia was chosen to host the conference at the fourth International Conference on Federalism held in India.   

The conference will be held for the first time in Africa under the theme, “Equality and Unity in Diversity for Development,” it was learnt.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 12 June 2010