In 2018, resigning as prime minister, he said only those in the job understand its difficulties. Hailemariam still doubts whether liberal economic policies are right for Ethiopia. “At this time, I don’t think liberal economic policies would be effective in Ethiopia,” he said. Hailemariam believed land should be managed in such a fashion as to propel Ethiopia’s agricultural industry skyward. Hailemariam spoke of “achieving national accord,” a sentiment which Abiy and his government echoed as the country wrestled with one conflict after another.

Source: Ethiopian News July 15, 2023 07:31 UTC