National Dialogue Process Moving Toward Conclusion Phase: Chief Commissioner Mesfin
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission is entering its final phase, with participants consolidating findings from various consultation groups. Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya noted that while the process involved intense emotional exchanges, it has successfully facilitated broad national participation.
Why it matters
The dialogue is a pivotal effort to address long-term national issues and stabilize the political climate in Ethiopia through inclusive deliberation.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us National Dialogue Process Moving Toward Conclusion Phase: Chief Commissioner Mesfin 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 10, 2026 (ENA) — The Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference is moving toward its conclusion phase following extensive deliberations among participants, Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Professor Mesfin Araya said.
Speaking to the media on the current status of the consultation process, Professor Mesfin said the process is being strengthened and progressing to a more advanced stage.
He explained that ideas initially raised by groups of 10 and 50 participants were subsequently expanded and deliberated upon by 250 member groups.
At the current stage, two groups of 250 participants have compiled and documented their deliberations and are presenting their findings to 500 consultation groups, he said.
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