Recently, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn briefed members of the Parliament on current issues and developments in Ethiopia. One of the issues raised and discussed by the Premier was the involvement of the Ethiopian Diaspora in the overall nation building process. Concerning this subject, the Prime Minister said the Ethiopian government is working hard to boost the participation of Ethiopians and foreigners of Ethiopian origin in the development activities of their country.
He noted that despite their significant role in the drive towards Ethiopia's renaissance, the country has not yet fully and effectively utilized the immense potential of the Diaspora. Hence, he said, the government is doing its level best to enable the Ethiopian Diaspora to actively take part in building their nation and maximize their development contribution in the Second Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP-II) period.
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