
National Dialogue


Business for peace
We desire to mobilize the business community to engage in peace building and conflict resolution activities, through corporate social responsibility to maintain support for effective peace building and inclusive coordination amongst Government, private sector, media actors and civil society. And we like to respond to concrete challenges and opportunities to build a peaceful and just Ethiopia through civic education, training, internship and apprenticeship activities.
Peace building and conflict resolution
Guide business communities
Respond to concrete challenges
Our Objective
- To mobilize the business community to engage in peace-building and conflict resolution actions and activities.
- Through corporate social responsibility to maintain support for effective peacebuilding and inclusive coordination amongst Government, private sector, media actors and civil society.
- To respond to concrete challenges and opportunities to build a peaceful and just Ethiopia through civic education, training, internship, and apprenticeship activities.
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“What I have realized recently is that we have taken peace for granted and it has tremendously affected my work which is providing different training for business entrepreneurs. So when I joined this fellowship I wanted to know how I can communicate peace throughout my work and that is exactly what the Business for Peace fellowship gave me. ”
Selome Mekonnen
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow“After applying for the call my expectation was to only be engaged in the projects we submitted but the experience was beyond that. My engagement in the three months fellowship has changed my understanding of the concept of peace and how I can integrate peace into my business. The experience was thought-provoking and very inspiring.”
Dr. Elias Tadesse
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow“It was a privilege to facilitate the seminar for the business for peace fellows. The business sector's immense potential for promoting peace in Ethiopia is untapped.”
Dr. Dawit Yohannes
Project Manager & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies (ISS)“As I joined the fellowship I was expecting to have a better understanding of the concept of peace, peacebuilding, the relation between business and peace and how to better communicate it. I can put my experience as going through school in a short time because that was how much knowledge I have acquired throughout my engagement in the Business for Peace fellowship”
Senait Eshetu
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"Before applying to this fellowship, I tried to critically think about the relevance of the "business for peace fellowship" against my professional background and my carrier. I was also very curious to know the nexus between business, art and peace. Finally, I found this program enlightening and helpful to clarify all my questions. I believe it significantly will help me to maximize my efforts in peacebuilding and economic empowerment in the Ethiopian culture and Art sector."
Sisay Mengistie
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"When I heard about the fellowship my first assumption was I will have a better understanding about how peace affects the private sector because that is a common issue. But when I joined the fellowship it was quite the opposite, it was about how the private sector can contribute to peace building which was fascinating and different. I understood that I can be an input to peace building throughout my career and the sector I am in."
Elham mohammed
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"I found the fellowship call from the outset so unique and attractive that I was very eager to get the opportunity, for I know it is meaningful for the work I am doing. And I found the fellowship program, very engaging and intellectually nourishing. The seminars, the field visits to areas where traditional conflict resolution mechanisms are practiced as well as the networking opportunity with the other peace and business enthusiast fellows made this fellowship program unique."
Dr. Eyob Tamru
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"The first thought that crossed my mind when I saw the call for this fellowship was how it is possible to use the private business sector as an agent for peace because the common understanding was vice versa. The fellowship was an enlightening experience on how the private business sector holds a bigger stake in peacebuilding"
Helina Tilahun
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"My expectation when I joined the fellowship was business as usual, but I was pleasantly surprised as the way the whole program was designed was very engaging and interactive. The seminars as well as the content of the courses were well developed and presented in a relatable way, not to mention they were given by experts who have deep understanding, knowledge and experience."
Million Feleke
Business for Peace 1st Cohort Fellow"By investing in conflict-affected areas and creating the much-needed job opportunities, the private sector plays a key role in peacebuilding and post-conflict economic recovery."
Yonas Tariku, IPSS-AAU
Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa UniversityStay With Us
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