AMN PLUS-November 7, 2026
Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Shewit Shanka, stated that the Medemer philosophy (synergy) is ensuring citizens’ benefits by creating an inclusive political economy environment in which social justice prevails.
The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs is conducting a conference to review the sector’s five-year strategic plan and the performance of the first quarter of the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year, as well as to discuss the upcoming five-year strategic plan.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Shewit Shanka stated that effective development activities capable of bringing tangible improvements to citizens’ lives have been carried out over the past years.
She explained that remarkable achievements have been recorded in people-centered development, particularly in initiatives focusing on women, youth, children, persons with disabilities, older people, and various vulnerable groups within society.
She further noted that these efforts have produced tangible results in promoting social justice and ensuring comprehensive benefits for citizens across all sectors.
The Minister emphasized that the Medemer philosophy is creating an inclusive political economy environment based on social justice, thereby ensuring that citizens benefit from development.
She also explained that a new five-year strategic plan has been formulated based on the achievements recorded under the Medemer government.
According to ENA’s report, the two-day conference aims to gather input on the strategic plan and build a common understanding and consensus among stakeholders.