He believes MEDGEN will thrive in a culture of research, intellectual curiosity, creative imagination and critical inquiry. Abiy believes survival in the 21st century depends not on military might but on a nation’s capacity to innovate and make scientific advancements. Abiy believes the key to Ethiopia’s global competitiveness is the ability to make knowledge accessible to all sectors of Ethiopian society. (“Ants united can never be defeated.”) Certainly, he believes MEDGEN will function in the spirit of ants. He finds this aspect of social media concerning and requiring concerted social and legal action.

Source: Ethiopian News April 17, 2023 16:08 UTC