Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s new book ‘Medemer’ (synergy) is expected to be released this coming week. Speculation is that some say will be the future political manifesto of his party, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and the government by replacing ‘Revolutionary Democracy’ if his party wins the coming year’s election.
In the past couple of weeks, the content of the book has been presented by officials from the Office of the Prime Minister to regional allies, elites, opposition parties and the media.
The 278 page book will be published in Amharic, Affan Oromo and English.
One million copies of the book were printed in China for free, according to sources.
The book has about 16 chapters with over 60 bibliographies including references and a glossary. The book focuses on policies that the country should follow in politics, economic development, foreign relations and social issues.
It is inspired by social democratic political philosophy although it differs on welfare issues.
Proceeds from the 300 birr book will go to building schools across the country.
Abiy’s catchword “Medemer” has brought about diverse interest groups from home and abroad.
Medemer book comes out this week
Women Percolate
Ethiopian women in coffee sectoral association celebrated international coffee day with the theme ‘Collaborate-enable impact’ on Thursday at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel calling for people in the business to improve coffee’s value chains.
“We believe in collaboration as it fosters our commitment to our women in the coffee chain including producers, roasters, exporters, cuppers and enhancing capacity building training to gain the maximum benefit, said Meseret Desta Board Chairwomen of the Association.
The long-term partnership aims to have an impact on the livelihood of women which are the backbone of coffee sector. 
The sectorial association need to work on creating Ethiopian brands coffees by engaging in international coffee expos and improving value addition related to tourism.
Established in September 2016, the sectorial association has over 40 active members working to empower women in the coffee chain.
