Bulcha Demeksa, 1930-

My life, my vision for the Oromo and other peoples of Ethiopia / Bulcha Demeksa. - Trenton, NJ : The Red Sea Press, Inc., 2013. - xiii, 281 p.: ill. ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The earlier years of my life -- Life of hardship in Finfinnee -- Back in Gimbi, 1948 -- On the road to serious education -- Pu rsuing higher education -- Embarking on a career of my choice -- My association with Yilma Deressa -- Looking toward overseas for sur vival -- The revolution of 1974 -- The next turn--the United Nati ons/UNDP -- Light at the end of the tunnel- it seemed -- In New Y ork, reading and writing -- A risky path -- Concentrating on Awas h International Bank -- Intrigue in the board -- Looking beyond t he bank -- Devoting my time to Oromo burning issues -- Campaignin g under siege -- The invasion of Somalia : an invasion without cause -- My decision to step aside -- Final remarks.

9781569023815 (pbk.)

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Bulcha Demeksa, 1930-


Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement-- History.


Politicians--Ethiopia-- Biography.
Oromo (African people)-- Politics and government.


Ethiopia-- Politics and government-- 20th century.
Ethiopia-- Politics and government-- 21st century.
Ethiopia-- Ethnic relations-- Political aspects.

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