Addis Ababa: The Development Partners Group Heads of Agency have discussed the National Demobilization and Reintegration Program (NDRP) and the socio-economic situation in Ethiopia today.
The meeting was chaired by Finance State Minister Semereta Sewasew and the two Development Partners Group (DPG) Co-chairs, Ramiz Alkabarov, United Nations Resident Coordinator; and Paul Walters, UK Development Director.
Acknowledging the development partners commitment and active engagement in the support of the Government of Ethiopia in its endeavor to stabilize the economy and sustain peace in the country, the state minister recalled the importance of the Pretoria peace agreement.
The two DPG co-chairs underscored the need to expedite the implementation of the agreement to ensure lasting peace and stability in the country, according to Ministry of Finance.
National Demobilization and Reintegration Program (NDRP) Commissioner, Teshome Toga, presented on the occasion a framework the Government of Ethiopia has been workin
g on with the support of development partners and other stakeholders.
He pointed out that disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program aims to answer with the main objective of enhancing human security and consolidating peace through sustainable reintegration of ex-combatants into civilian life in Ethiopia.
The DPG co-chairs expressed their commitment to extend support to the government in its effort to stabilize the country’s economy for sustainable livelihood of the public in general and conflict and climate change population in particular.
Meanwhile, the meeting endorsed membership of Czech Republic to the Development Partners Group.
In her conclusion remarks, Finance State Minister Semereta Sewasew underlined that the government would continue to pursue the reform agenda designed with the aim of building resilient green economy in the country with particular attention to the most vulnerable people in the country with the continued support of development partners
Source: Ethiopian New
s Agency
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshikoto Region so far this year reported two cases of drivers fleeing the scene after being involved in accidents.
The region’s Community Affairs Chief, Inspector Ellen Nehale-Kangulu cautioned all drivers to adhere to the duties and responsibilities of drivers whenever involved in an accident in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday.
‘Drivers are required to ascertain the nature and extent of an injury sustained by any person, assist those who are injured and they may report such accidents within 24 hours at the nearest police station,’ said Nehale-Kangulu.
She said that failing to report such accidents, the police would open a case against the drivers who would face the wrath of the law.
‘In the same vein, the public or pedestrians are advised to take safety precaution measures when they are crossing the road,’ Nehale-Kangulu said.
She said first one should look at their left, then to their right, and again to their left before crossing the road after they are ce
rtain that it is safe to cross.
‘The general public is cautioned to avoid crossing the road while under the influence of alcohol,’ said Nehale-Kangulu.
The senior police officer noted that most of the time, pedestrians are coming from bars and cuca shops under the influence of alcohol which makes it difficult for them to fully concentrate whenever they are crossing roads.
‘The outcome of this irresponsible behaviour leads to unnecessary deaths or serious or permanent disability,’ she noted.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency