The violent clashes are a terror for innocent civilians, a threat to public infrastructure and private business, and a disaster for the economy. In times of conflict, private businesses are expected to raise funds for pro-government forces and not much else. With the Business for Peace Fellowship program, the project has included training sessions for the business community. Initiative Africa looks to publish and distribute a “Business Peace Index’’ down the line, providing information on security conditions in towns and cities across the country. They are also preparing the National Dialogue Resource Center, an e-center that provides accurate information about the national dialogue and all issues related to it.

Source: Ethiopian News February 21, 2023 21:45 UTC