Addis Ababa:Participants of the Second African Political Parties Summit visited the headquarters of Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party to gain insights into the party’s political philosophy, developmental initiatives, and achievements. The visit took place in the capital city, Addis Ababa.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the delegates toured the party's permanent exhibition, where they received briefings on its history, the Medemer philosophy, major initiatives, key achievements, and future vision. They also watched video presentations highlighting the Prosperity Party’s journey and the development of its headquarters.
Following the tour, the delegation visited the MESOB Service Center, a government initiative aimed at streamlining public service delivery by integrating various government institutions. They were briefed on Ethiopia's digital public services, technological advancements, and ongoing efforts to modernize government service delivery.
The participants expressed amazement at the digital development and technological progress, especially the integration of multiple public services through a unified system. These visits were part of the ongoing Second African Political Parties Summit held under the theme “Governing for Growth Political Parties as Architects of Africa’s Economic Future.”
The three-day summit is taking place at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, attracting political party leaders, heads of state, and policymakers from across the continent. The summit, which began today, November 5, 2026, focuses on strategies for employment creation, inclusive development, and structural transformation of African economies. Additionally, the joint opening session of the Africa Women Political Leadership Forum and the African Youth in Politics Forum was held as part of the summit.
