Kinfe Abraham
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Kinfe Abraham is an Ethiopia
n academic and politician. He was President of the Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and Development, as well as President of Horn of Africa Democracy and Development.
Kinfe Abraham was of Ethiopian-Jewish ancestry, born in Adwa
. He and attended Haile Selassie University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in 1971. Shortly afterwards he soon left for the Netherlands where he did his graduate work, receiving his Master's in Industrial Management at the Research Institute for Management Science degree in 1973. Upon returning to Ethiopia, he worked for the International Labor Organization. Shortly after the Derg
assumed power, he left for Sweden accepting an international post with the Swedish International Development Agency, where he worked for the next 10 years. Dr. Kinfe received his PhD from Uppsala University
in Sweden and City University – Los Angeles in 1982, and was awarded a Fullbright scholarship in 1983.
Dr Kinfe afterwards held a number of positions at the United Nations
and in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development
. He concentrated on foreign policy issues of interest to Ethiopia in East Africa, serving as Special Envoy for the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for the Great Lakes and Somalia
in the mid nineties, as well as a mediator in Sudan
.
The Universal Federation of Peace and the Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace honored Professor Kinfe Abraham as Ambassador for Peace at a ceremony held at Sheraton Alexandria (Virginia) in the United States.
Professor Kinfe Abraham was nominated and selected for this great honor on the basis of his firm dedication to the peaceful settlement of conflicts as indispensable contributors to economic growth, development and democracy as exemplified by his involvement in various peace efforts and the embodiment of his scholarly contributions to African studies and developmental issues.
He died after a brief illness, and was survived by his wife one son and one daughter. He was described by the Africa World Journal as one of the leading thinkers of Africa.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
n academic and politician. He was President of the Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and Development, as well as President of Horn of Africa Democracy and Development.
Kinfe Abraham was of Ethiopian-Jewish ancestry, born in Adwa
Adwa
Adwa is a market town in northern Ethiopia, and best known as the community closest to the decisive Battle of Adowa fought in 1896 with Italian troops. Notably, Ethiopian soldiers won the battle, thus being the only African nation to thwart European colonialism...
. He and attended Haile Selassie University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in 1971. Shortly afterwards he soon left for the Netherlands where he did his graduate work, receiving his Master's in Industrial Management at the Research Institute for Management Science degree in 1973. Upon returning to Ethiopia, he worked for the International Labor Organization. Shortly after the Derg
Derg
The Derg or Dergue was a Communist military junta that came to power in Ethiopia following the ousting of Haile Selassie I. Derg, which means "committee" or "council" in Ge'ez, is the short name of the Coordinating Committee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Territorial Army, a committee of...
assumed power, he left for Sweden accepting an international post with the Swedish International Development Agency, where he worked for the next 10 years. Dr. Kinfe received his PhD from Uppsala University
Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. It consistently ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe in international rankings and is generally considered one of the most prestigious institutions of...
in Sweden and City University – Los Angeles in 1982, and was awarded a Fullbright scholarship in 1983.
Dr Kinfe afterwards held a number of positions at the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development
Intergovernmental Authority on Development
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is an eight-country regional development organization in East Africa. Its headquarters are located in Djibouti City....
. He concentrated on foreign policy issues of interest to Ethiopia in East Africa, serving as Special Envoy for the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for the Great Lakes and Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
in the mid nineties, as well as a mediator in Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
.
The Universal Federation of Peace and the Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace honored Professor Kinfe Abraham as Ambassador for Peace at a ceremony held at Sheraton Alexandria (Virginia) in the United States.
Professor Kinfe Abraham was nominated and selected for this great honor on the basis of his firm dedication to the peaceful settlement of conflicts as indispensable contributors to economic growth, development and democracy as exemplified by his involvement in various peace efforts and the embodiment of his scholarly contributions to African studies and developmental issues.
He died after a brief illness, and was survived by his wife one son and one daughter. He was described by the Africa World Journal as one of the leading thinkers of Africa.
Published writings
- Somalia Calling, NINA Press, Uppsala, 2002.
- Ethiopia: From Empire to Federation, NINA Press, Uppsala, 2001.
- Ethiopia the Dynamics of Economic Reforms, Nina Press, Uppsala, 2001.
- Peace Under Assault, EIIPD Press, Addis Ababa, 1999.
- The Battle of Histories: The Conflict Between the Unitary and Pluralist States, Magnussa Press, AWP NJ USA, 1997.
- The Apartheid Axis: A Cultural and Political History of the Black People, 1997
- The Missing Millions: Why and How Africa is Underdeveloped Africa World Press NJ USA, 1995.
- Ethiopia: From Bullets to the Ballot Box, Red Sea Press, AWP New Jersey, USA, 1994.
- Statistical Briefings of the Education Sector Support, Stockholm, SIDA 1993/94
- Ethiopia: The Challenge of the 20th Century Education, SIDA, 1993
- Black People, White People - A cultural History of Race Relations, AWP, USA - Forthcoming, 1993
- Swedish Education Assistance, SIDA, 1992
- Politics of Black Nationalism from Harlem to Sweto, Africa World Press USA, 1991
- Statistical Digest, Stockholm, SIDA 1991/92
- Statistical Digest, Stockholm, SIDA 1989/90
- Professional Training for Service in the Third World, Mag. Press, 1984
- From Race to Class Grass Roots Publishers, 1983
- Handbook of Professional Terminology, Cosmic Press, 1983