Culturescope.ca - The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Cultural Policy

Home Research Themes Cities & Communities Cultural Infrastructure The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Cultural Policy "In recognition of the positive or negative role that culture could play in the relationship of peoples; with the realisation of the fact that culture is itself the mark of the identity of humankind and the foundation of all human rights; and believing that it is appropriate to ensure that the cultures of the nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia receive equal recognition, respect, and the chance to develop."

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"Considering the necessity of putting into effect the constitutional rights of the peoples of Ethiopia that guarantee equal recognition and respect to the cultures of nations, nationalities and peoples; of bringing about the practical application of article 9/4 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that reads: 'All international agreements ratified by Ethiopia are an integral part of the law of the land', and article 39/2 that reads, 'Every nation, nationality and people in Ethiopia has the right to speak, to write and to develop its own language; to express, to develop and to promote its culture; and to preserve its history'. Determined to take advantage of the conducive conditions created for the development of culture by the democratic and federal system of administration that the country chose to follow and, according to which the opening of central and regional offices to carry out cultural activities is made possible, as well as the decentralisation of trained manpower and finance."


Creator(s)	The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Source Location	International

Date Published	2005
Language	English
URL	http://www.ethioembassy.org ...
Copyright Holder	Ethiopian Embassy United Kingdom
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