{"id":1903,"date":"2026-01-03T11:36:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T11:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2026-01-03T14:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:01:40","slug":"scholars-essential-contribution-to-advancing-national-growth-and-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2026\/01\/03\/scholars-essential-contribution-to-advancing-national-growth-and-prosperity\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholars\u2019 Essential Contribution to Advancing National Growth and Prosperity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>December 24, 2018&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the distinguished celebration of Addis Ababa University\u2019s 75th anniversary, Prime Minister&nbsp;Abiy&nbsp;Ahmed (PhD), an esteemed alumnus, presented a scholarly paper entitled,&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em>The Role of Scholars in National Prosperity,\u201dunderscoring academia\u2019s vital contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his presentation, the Prime Minister e<a><\/a>mphasized the indispensable role of scholars in shaping a nation\u2019s future. He described an effective scholar as more than a collector of knowledge, a problem solver who confronts challenges with creativity, a deep thinker who reflects critically on complex realities, and a respecter of ideas who values diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premier further highlighted that scholars must serve as analysts, carefully examining social, economic, and political issues, while also acting as solution seekers who propose practical, transformative pathways for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister underscored the belief that intellectual leadership and academic excellence are central to advancing Ethiopia\u2019s prosperity and strengthening its contribution to global progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 24, 2018&nbsp; During the distinguished celebration of Addis Ababa University\u2019s 75th anniversary, Prime Minister&nbsp;Abiy&nbsp;Ahmed (PhD), an esteemed alumnus, presented a scholarly paper entitled,&nbsp;\u201cThe Role of Scholars in National Prosperity,\u201dunderscoring academia\u2019s vital contribution. In his presentation, the Prime Minister emphasized the indispensable role of scholars in shaping a nation\u2019s future. 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