EthPASA Forum

A continuous forum that gives the necessary platform for members to discuss ideas, present findings, debate on policy relevant points which contribute to the development and democratization of Ethiopia. With this in mind, the Ethiopian Professionals Association in Southern Africa (EthPASA) holds its very first online forum on 24 October 2020 via Zoom.

The prime objective is to maintain the network among various Ethiopian professions to work together by taking into account challenges, opportunities and issues specific to the present context. All Ethiopian professionals in Southern Africa as well as professionals collaborating with them are invited to participate to this event.

The expected results of this forum are based on three points:

1. The establishment of a regular Forum

2. Encouragement of Ethiopian professionals to work together

3. Team formation

Opening Speakers

Dr Mesfin Kebede, Principal researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa. Member, Board of Trustees, and Chairperson, Executive Committee, EthPASA.

Dr Tesfalem Tegegn, Senior Lecturer, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa. Secretary, Executive Committee, EthPASA.

Main speakers

Mr Wubeshet Terefe, CEO and founder of G-tech Inspection Pty LTD, Johannesburg, South Africa

Prof Damtew Teferra, Professor and Leader, University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Founding Director, International Network for Higher Education in Africa, South Africa

Dr Mekonen Bayssie, Material Scientist, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C, USA

Discussion Moderator

Prof Legesse Debusho, Professor of Statistics, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. Vice-chair, Board of Trustees, EthPASA.

Closing Speaker

TBA