📚 Book Launch Alert! 📚

Dive into the compelling journey of Ethiopia’s ‘Developmental State’ with Tom Lavers’ new book, “Ethiopia’s ‘Developmental State’: Political Order and Distributive Crisis”. This insightful read unpacks the rise and fall of the EPRDF government, from its remarkable economic achievements to the civil unrest that led to its collapse.

Explore how the EPRDF’s strategies of land distribution, agricultural development, industrial policies, and urban expansion aimed to consolidate power, and why these ultimately failed amidst rapid population growth and distributive crises.

Lavers’ multi-sector analysis provides a nuanced understanding of Ethiopia’s political history and offers critical lessons for other developing nations. Don’t miss this deep dive into Ethiopia’s quest for economic transformation and the political dynamics that shaped its journey.

Join us for an engaging discussion on Ethiopia’s developmental journey and its broader implications for the continent.