On 10th July 2015, in an official
ceremony, Academician Mircea Constantinescu-Director of European Tourism
Academy, had presented H.E. Prime Minister of Ethiopia-Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn
with the insignia of honor and the certificate of honorary member of the
academy.
H.E. Prime Minister of Ethiopia-Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn presented with the insignia of honor and the certificate of honorary member of the academy.
The decision was taken on 25 June 2015 by the
Academic Board of European Council on Tourism and Trade and announced in an
official letter as a result of: Government of Ethiopia recognizing the
importance of tourism as a key facilitator for the country development and
international promotion, creating exemplary structures like Tourism
Transformation Council, investing in infrastructure and capacity building,
creating a special team under Your Excellency leadership for destination
promotion and management and protecting the cultural, natural and historical
patrimony of the country.
The full text of the admission in an academic
institution is called laudation (from latin word-presentation) and we have the
pleasure of presenting you with the text of laudation by Academician Mircea
Constantinescu for H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn-Prime Minister of F.D.R of
Ethiopia.
Mr. Prime Minister,
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
We are here to award to H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn,
Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia the title of Honorary Member of European Tourism
Academy.
Analyzing the curriculum
vitae along with the activity of the Prime Minister Hailemariam we discover
a complex person, a man of many talents, entirely dedicated to the development
of his country, to the well being of the people of Ethiopia, dedicated to building
a favorable image of Ethiopia in the midst of the international community.
His bachelor's degree in civil engineering, from Addis Ababa University,
was fundamental for building a solid scientific education, giving him access to
a high level knowledge and expertise. The master degree, with Tampere
University of Technology in Finland, gave him an European and
international perspective upon the transfer of knowledge, expertise and technology.
Upon his return
to Ethiopia, he served in different academic and administrative capacities,
including the dean of the Water Technology Institute, for 13 years.
H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn loves his country and
the people of Ethiopia. He learned how important the water resources are for a
country, how important the expert management of such a vital resource is for
the well being and the successful development of Ethiopia.
But for him it was not enough. He wanted more…He
wanted to acquire knowledge of scientific management of the country, of its human
resources and natural resources as well.
And he acquired all this, earning a MA in Organizational Leadership in California, from
the best…
Academician Mircea Constantinescu, Minister of Culture and Tourism-Amin Abdulkadir,President Dr. Anton Caragea and European Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei proudly presents ETHIOPIA-WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION logo
We will not analyze here the political activity of
H.E., but taking actively part in the political life of his country, it gave
him the opportunity to work with people of Ethiopia, to be in the middle of Ethiopia’s
people, to efficiently communicate, and being able to implement at the high
level management of the country activities, reflecting the reality of Ethiopia
and the wishes of Ethiopian people.
His activity as Minister of foreign affairs was indeed
a success. As a diplomat he presented to the world the image of a peaceful
country, of many resources and beauties, with people that praise hospitality,
open in a friendly manner to the international community.
There is no wonder that with all these credentials
H.E. was able to excellently perform as Prime Minister, running an activity at
the top level, for the benefit of Ethiopia and Ethiopian people.
In the country’s general framework, tourism is a
complex activity, and H.E. understood that tourism is not only for tourists to
enjoy the natural beauties and the cultural heritage of Ethiopia. Tourism is
for also the people of Ethiopia, is for the development of the local communities,
so that everyone will be able to enjoy all that a beautiful and resourceful country
may offer.
As a final remark, H.E. working for many years at
the highest level of the African Union, was able to have a general overview, as
well as a personal contribution, to the most important African institution,
bringing together people and countries, managing the trend for ever growing
development and international recognition of the African continent.
In recognition of his contribution to the
development of Ethiopian tourism, we are proud to hand over The Medal Of Honor
to his Excellency Hailemariam, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and to recognize him as
the newest academician member of the European Tourism Academy.
