Warm greetings from Mekelle University!
We are honored to welcome you to the International Conference on Peacebuilding in Ethiopia and Beyond, taking place on February 10-11, 2024, at our university. This momentous event, guided by the theme "Building bridges beyond borders, uniting for lasting peace," brings together a diverse community of scholars, activists, community leaders, and passionate individuals who believe in the power of peacebuilding.
Explore the Conference:
- Conference Schedule:
CONFERENCE AGENDA |
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Day One |
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OPENING PLENARY |
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Registration |
8:30 - 9:00 am |
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Programme announcement |
9:00 - 9:05 am |
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Moment of Silence |
9:05-9:07 am |
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Welcome Speech by MU |
9:07-9:15 am |
Dr. Fana Hagos , Mekelle University President |
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Welcome Speech by Mekelle City Administration |
9:15-9:25 am |
H.E. Mr. Yitbarek Ameha , Mayor of Mekelle City |
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Opening speech |
9:25-9:35 am |
H.E. Amb. Redwan Hussein , Board Chairperson MU |
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Cultural event |
9:35-10:00 am |
MU students ‘Singing for peace’ |
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Key note Speaker I |
10:00- 10: 20 am |
H.E. Dr. Keredin Tezerra State Minister Mop |
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Key note Speaker II |
10:20 - 10:40 am |
TIRA Representative |
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Tea Break |
10:40-11: 00 am |
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Session one: Paper Presentation |
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“ Polity Building , Cleavages and Peace in Africa” |
11:00-11:30 am |
Professor Assefa Fiseha |
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“ Thinking about Peace Dialogue” |
11:30-12:00 am |
Dr. Sarah Vaughan |
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“Sustainable Peace Vis-à-vis Community Engagement –from the International Law Perspective |
12:00 pm-12:30 pm |
Dr. Tsegay Berhane |
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Lunch |
12:30 am- 2:00pm |
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Session Two : Discussion |
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Discussion |
2:00- 4:00 Pm |
Moderators : Dr. Desta Gebremicheal |
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Concluding Remarks of the Day |
4:00-4:15pm |
Dr. Solomon Abreha CEO of Higher Education, Governance, and Administration at the Ministry of Education |
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Tea Break |
Starting from 4:15 |
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Conference Dinner Banquet: Mekelle City Administration |
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Day Two |
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Conference Side Events |
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Mountain breakfast @ Chom’a Hill |
8:00-10:00am |
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“ Gebre Selam” at Adihaki High School |
11:00am-12:00pm |
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- MU Center for peace and reconciliation (CPR):