ESSS Foundation Strengthens Ethiopia’s Scientific Community, Says Former DPM

Addis ababa: The Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) has laid the foundation for Ethiopia's efforts to build a scientific community, according to Demeke Mekonnen, former Deputy Prime Minister and patron of the Society. The 21st General Assembly of the Ethiopian Space Science Society is underway in the capital city.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the former Deputy Prime Minister and patron highlighted the significant role the Society has played in implementing the principle that Ethiopia will build a scientific generation. Institutions like the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial have been established through the commitments of the Ethiopian Space Science Society and the government, he added.The institute, which has produced internationally renowned researchers and astronomers, is also a product of the Ethiopian Space Science Society, Demeke stated. He noted that the Ethiopian Space Science Society has been carrying out promising activities in the past two decades in producing many young research ers, but emphasized that more needs to be done to ensure the competitiveness of the Society.Demeke advised that preparations should be made to keep up with the global digital revolution and artificial intelligence as mankind is entering a new chapter. He cautioned against complacency and pointed out the key role of the youth in this regard.Ethiopian Space Science Society Deputy Director-General, Yeshurun Alemayehu, said the Society is a great asset to the development of space science. Noting its role in the establishment of the Space Science and Geospatial Institute, he added that it is making a significant contribution by equipping youths in science. Yeshurun stated that space science is a matter of sovereignty, food security, diplomacy, health, and international politics, emphasizing that it is impossible to survive without space science.