Inclusion of Women, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and Vulnerable Groups
Implement a rights-based, developmental model for disability inclusion rather than a charity model. Advocate for a comprehensive disability law, provide severe disability subsidies, implement nationwide sign language, and require schools to accommodate children with intellectual disabilities. Support women and PWDs through tailored education and health policies, and actively field PWD candidates in party structures.
6 cited moments
“Provide training and tailor economic sectors to support women and PWDs.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Advocate for a comprehensive law tailored to the specific needs of PWDs.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Provide special subsidies for citizens with severe disabilities.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Implement sign language nationwide across all media communications.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Require schools to build systems and hire specially trained teachers to accommodate children with intellectual disabilities.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Follows a rights-based and developmental model rather than a charity model.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Social Protection
Revise domestic violence laws to better address the nature of GBV, establish independent justice institutions and rehabilitation centers for victims, and establish a financial system and better social security policies for the elderly.
3 cited moments
“Establish a financial system and better social security policies for the elderly.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Revise laws, including domestic violence laws, to better address the nature of GBV.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
“Establish independent justice institutions and rehabilitation centers for GBV victims.”
Inclusivity for Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerable Groups Debate
Economic Policy and Job Creation
Prioritize agriculture, agro-industry, and manufacturing to correct the overgrowth of the service sector. Empower the private sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), by providing priority access to credit, tax reliefs, and tax holidays to ensure their survival, which will ultimately expand the tax base and create sustainable jobs.
4 cited moments
“Prioritizes agriculture (agro-industry) and manufacturing to correct the unhealthy overgrowth of the service sector.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
“Prioritizes the private sector to create jobs in agriculture, industry, and services.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
“Plans to support small and medium enterprises with tax reliefs and improved land and credit services.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
“Tax holidays help small and medium enterprises survive and grow, preventing them from exiting the market early.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
Tax Policy and Fiscal Federalism
Replace the current complex and corruption-prone tax system with a progressive one that collects more from the wealthy to benefit low-income citizens. Decentralize economic activity by developing agriculture and establishing industries close to resources in the regions.
3 cited moments
“The current tax system lacks transparency, is overly complex, and opens doors for corruption.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
“Will implement a tax system that collects more from the wealthy to benefit low-income citizens through infrastructure development.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
“Will focus on developing agriculture and establishing industries close to resources in the regions to create jobs and boost production locally.”
Economic Policy Alternatives of Political Parties Debate
Foreign Affairs and Seaport Access
Use peaceful and diplomatic means to negotiate seaport access with neighboring countries. Maintain a balanced foreign policy based on mutual growth and national interest, prioritizing international law. Refuse to recognize Somaliland to protect Ethiopia's foreign image.
3 cited moments
“FEP will use peaceful and diplomatic means to negotiate with the five neighboring countries that have seaports to secure access.”
Foreign Affairs and National Security Debate
“FEP's main principle is balance; it will work with any country based on mutual growth and cooperation as long as Ethiopia's national interests are respected.”
Foreign Affairs and National Security Debate
“FEP would not recognize Somaliland because it is unrecognized by the UN, AU, and IGAD, and making agreements with it risks harming Ethiopia's foreign image.”
Foreign Affairs and National Security Debate
Nile Waters and Border Demarcation
Absolutely reject colonial agreements regarding cross-border rivers and protect Ethiopia's right to use its natural resources. Demarcate all borders with neighboring countries through negotiation and respect for international laws.
2 cited moments
“FEP absolutely rejects colonial agreements and any decision preventing Ethiopia from using its cross-border rivers.”
Foreign Affairs and National Security Debate
“FEP believes all borders with neighboring countries must be demarcated respecting international laws through negotiation to prevent conflicts, even if it takes more than 5 years.”
Foreign Affairs and National Security Debate
Tourism and Heritage Protection
Make tourism a fundamental economic pillar by digitizing attractions, expanding hospitality, and training local communities. Follow moderate liberalism by limiting government intervention to providing legal frameworks, incentives, and peace, while leaving operations to the private sector. Ensure equitable protection of architectural, religious, and natural heritages.
5 cited moments
“Promised to make tourism a basic economic pillar for the country.”
Tourism Policy Debate
“Stated they follow moderate liberalism and will limit government intervention, leaving most works to private investors.”
Tourism Policy Debate
“Promised to digitize tourist attractions and natural resources.”
Tourism Policy Debate
“Pledged to issue policies and expand legal frameworks for forest and national park protection.”
Tourism Policy Debate
“Promised equitable protection and care for heritages and beliefs across all regions of the country.”
