I am extremely impressed by the well- researched, well-thought and well-said article by Mr. Addisu Tadesse, on Ethiopia and its development in the last few years. I thank you for your mature and honest advice to those Ethiopians who tend to be in constant crusade of blaming the government. Let us learn to count our blessings and build our country from that point. We do not have to reverse history in order to go forward. We can build on what we have already achieved so far. I, myself, went to visit in 2004 and my observation was yes! finally we are heading in the right direction! We have everything what it takes to change for the better, our solid people and our culture. Once again, I personally wish to thank you for being objective, honest, and appreciative. God bless you! Ethiopia needs a lot of her children like you.

Mittu ke Kebena

I wish to congratulate Ato Addisu for a well researched objective article. Having been away from Ethiopia for over two decades, I have visited Ethiopia frequently over the last 8 years. Ato Addisu's article reflects the reality on the ground in Ethiopia that I have also witnessed. A developing country which has reduced its infant mortality by 40% in 15 years according to the UNICEF report just published should be told "BRAVO! KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB". Bravo to you too Ato Addisu.

Kebir T

Very interesting article. Hope the image of Ethiopia would be changes with this kind of factual based assessment of the reality on the ground. The rest of the world knows only too things about Ethiopia: Famine and Athletics. It is time some coverage is given about the positive aspect of this ancient country. Addisu's article helped me to understand the changes that the country is going through. Well-done.

I really appreciate addisu's professional comment.But the government as well as all professional economists should focus on how to control the double digit inflation.Because,in one side it is said that [especially by the government] during a fast economic growth[the forth fastest in africa] inflation is inevitable ;the south east asians experience also witnness this.If this is so, the economic development is no good for many ethiopians especially the town dwellers.So in order to witness the development on the citizen's life something must be done to cut back or reduce the double digit inflation.