Replace the current regional structure with a province-based (Kifle Hager) administrative system for the whole country to dismantle ethnic dominance.
3 cited moments
“Plans to replace the regional structure with provinces (Kifle Hager).”
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“Advocate for a province-based (Kifle Hager) administrative system for the whole country.”
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“The goal is to change the system where one ethnic group dominates a region named after it.”
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Administrative Structure and Provinces
Structure provinces based on geography, lifestyle, language, history, identity, public psychology, and economic development, avoiding naming administrative centers after specific ethnic groups.
3 cited moments
“Structure provinces based on geography, lifestyle, language, history, and identity.”
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“Determine the number of provinces based on public psychology and economic development levels.”
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“Avoid naming administrative centers after specific ethnic groups to build a shared psychology.”
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Administrative Structure and Provinces
Ensure provinces have equal population sizes by conducting a census, and involve scholars, religious leaders, elders, and the public in the structuring process through constitutional amendment.
3 cited moments
“Conduct a population census to ensure administrative structures have equal population sizes.”
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“Involve scholars, religious leaders, elders, and the public in the structuring process.”
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“Amend the constitution with full public participation to implement this structure.”
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Minority Self-Administration and Representation
Allow minority groups to self-administer at the kebele or woreda level where they reside.
1 cited moment
“Allow minority groups to self-administer at the kebele or woreda level where they reside.”
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Minority Self-Administration and Representation
Advocate for a clearer constitutional system to ensure minority inclusion, as the current 100,000 ratio per constituency is insufficient and reduces representation for very small groups.
3 cited moments
“The 100,000 ratio per constituency is not sufficient to represent true minorities.”
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“Current practices reduce representation for very small groups.”
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“Advocate for a clearer constitutional system to ensure minority inclusion.”
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Mixed-Identity Cities
Accept mixed identity as valid and allow city residents to administer themselves freely without marginalization or compromising their mixed identity.
3 cited moments
“Accept mixed identity as a valid identity in itself.”
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“Allow city residents to administer themselves based on their own needs and free will.”
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“Ensure administration does not marginalize any group or compromise their mixed identity.”
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Minority Language Rights
Enforce the constitutional right to mother-tongue education and provide translators in courts and workplaces for those who do not speak the regional language.
2 cited moments
“Enforce the constitutional right for citizens to learn in their mother tongue.”
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“Provide translators in courts and workplaces for those who do not speak the regional language.”
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Kucha Identity and Demands
Demand recognition of Kucha identity and self-administration at the zone level, making Kuchigna the working language in the area.
2 cited moments
“Demand recognition of Kucha identity and self-administration at the zone level.”
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“Make Kuchigna the working language in the Kucha area if elected.”
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Kucha Identity and Demands
Work with the elected government through peaceful dialogue, negotiation, and consultation based on the constitution to address Kucha demands.
2 cited moments
“Work with the elected government to address the demands.”
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“Use peaceful dialogue, negotiation, and consultation based on the constitution.”
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Kucha Identity and Demands
The name 'Kucha' means 'winner' (overcoming poverty together) and is not an exclusive ethnic label; the party follows multinational federalism respecting all ethnic groups.
2 cited moments
“The name 'Kucha' means 'winner' (overcoming poverty together), not an exclusive ethnic label.”
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“Follow multinational federalism that respects the identity, language, and history of all ethnic groups.”
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Federalism
Supports federalism, citing the United States, India, and Germany as examples of federal countries.
1 cited moment
“Lists the United States, India, and Germany as examples of federal countries.”
