1-ED4: Draft. Objectives to Goal 2 of Ethiopian
democracy
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Democracy. Twenty seven million
Ethiopians overwhelmingly voted the nonviolent Kinijit leaders as the leaders
of
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Goal 2. Economic progress will meet the mission of Ethiopian Democracy.
In order for the people to claim
the economic assets of the country the following 6 objectives must be met.
Objecive 1. Ethiopians have property rights including the right to private
ownership of land.
The right to property is an
inalienable right of the individual, and land surface is one such property. The
systems in which individuals were tenants to landlords in the monarchical
period and to the government during the Derg and the TPLF eras are contrary to
individual rights (”mebt”). Ethiopian
Democracy asserts the right of individuals to own the top 10 meters of surface
of Earth, the land, though below a depths of 10 meters ,
the land is owned by all Ethiopians, thereby ensuring that the entire
population has sovereignty over
The majority of Ethiopians, about 85% of the population works on lands as farmers or helpers. The right to own land should greatly benefit the peasant and improve the agricultural produce of the country. Appropriate land tax systems will be examined to adjust land distribution and incentives used to bring about desirable land produces.
Objective 2. Private and public sector economies will reflect Ethiopian Democracy.
Private and public sector
economies will be based on the principles of individual rights. Whereas
individuals may belong to political parties of their choosing the political
parties will not own economic enterprises.
One of the ugliest aspects of the TPLF party is that it owns economic
enterprises, which benefit from the decisions made by it as a ruling party.
Such corrupt economics had disabled the economic progress of
Objective 3. An educated society is
essential to the economic strength and progress of the country.
Ethiopian Democracy will open
the flood gates to economic progress by opening schools in all communities. The
purpose of the education is not for propaganda purposes, though an appreciation
of Ethiopian History and the principles of Ethiopian Democracy will be
considered as parts of the General Education of the citizens so that they will
have common knowledge about
Objective 4. A healthy people contribute more to the economic strength and progress
of
The health of individuals and communities is fundamental to the economic well being of any Country. Accordingly Ethiopian Democracy shall invest in educating the public about the need for healthy living. Funds will be allotted not only for education but also for preventative medicines and practices. A Vibrant health department will be established at the national level to deal wit the health of inhabitants.
Objective 5. Wholesome social activities will strengthen the economic progress of
Wholesome social and
recreational activities and facilities are essential to the economic well being
of a country. Ethiopian Democracy encourages the construction of appropriate
facilities such as gymnasiums, town halls, and the proper maintenance of
natural facilities such rivers, lakes, and national parks. Activities that are
consistent with and promote the mission of Ethiopian Democracy shall be
encouraged.
Objective 6. The finance, commerce, banking and other economic transactions will be
utilized to strengthen the economy of
The means of economic
transactions and the integrity of the personnel who oversee the transactions
are important to the economic well being of
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