Let me assure you that I will do my best not only as an Ethiopian but as an African in my heart and soul; so that we can show the world that women ca… - Sahle-Work Zewde

If the history of Africa was written by Africans and by women, I think we would find many unsung heroes.

For the mother who sees her child die because of lack of food, the economy of resource scarcity is irrelevant and the politics of public policy does not matter; they do not help a grieving mother, she has lost her child because there is no food, worst still, because no one cares.

Despite many obstacles facing young people, they are always hopeful and optimistic that they will be able to enter the job market and make significant contributions to their society; and they are placing increasing importance in creating their own opportunities and becoming entrepreneurs, including in growing areas, such as green technologies.