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The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, has called for strengthening soil and water conservation campaign so as to raise output. He made the call at a meeting in Barentu on 18 January.

The Minister also underlined the need to identify the main cause for the declining soil and water conservation activities in the past 5 years and thereby create platform for exemplary farmers to share their experiences. He also stressed the need for introducing green fodder so as to augment

Epiphany (Timket) was colorfully celebrated nationwide on the 19th of January. The celebration here in the capital took place in the presence of thousands of the faithful following a night long prayer in all churches. A

The Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the US, Mr. Berhane Gebrehiwet, conducted a seminar to Eritrean citizens in Philadelphia on January 15. He gave extensive briefing as regards development achievements registered and national development programs for 2017.

Mr. Berhane also explained that external conspiracies against Eritrea have been foiled through the strong resilience of the Eritrean people. The participants on their part expressed readiness to strengthen participation and make due contribution to the success of the national development endeavors.

Likewise, national associations

During a recent assessment meeting, the Health Ministry’s branch in the Central region reported that effective activities have been undertaken in reducing child and mother mortality.

Dr. Tesfay Solomon, Director of the Health Ministry’s branch in the region, explained that enhanced healthcare services, awareness-raising programs for traditional midwives, and reinforcement of prenatal healthcare have made due contribution towards achieving progress.

Reduction of MotheR and child MoRtality

Soil and WateR conSeRvation

activitieS of eRitRean nationalS abRoad

in the North-east USA conducted annual congress from 13 to 14 January in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The participants held discussion on the reports presented by different national associations and adopted resolutions pertaining to future activities.

Mr. Dawit Haile, Head of Public Relations at the East Coast of the USA, gave briefing regarding the strengthening organizational capacity, work guidelines and discipline as well as on national and community services besides reinforcing productivity.

The participants adopted a number of resolutions as regards ensuring active participation and reinforcing role in national

development endeavors.

Still in another report, the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Copenhagen, Denmark, held its Second Congress.

The congress in which representatives of different national associations took part, conducted discussion on efforts that need to be exerted to implement the charted programs, contribution of national associations in development endeavors, reinforcing organizational capacity and collaboration among national associations.

Moreover, the Congress elected an Executive Committee for a three-year term.

milk and meat production.Reports were presented at the

meeting regarding enhancement of crop production, fruits and vegetables, milk and meat production, bee and poultry farming, soil conservation and irrigation farming, livestock health, forestry and wildlife resources, in addition to projects development.

The participants voiced readiness to strengthen organizational capacity and demonstrate active participation in agricultural development programs.

coloRful epiphany celebRationprayer service was also conducted at the Epiphany Holy Water spot headed by Abune Lukas, Secretary General of the Holy Synod.

Memhir Elias Habtai gave briefing on the historical

background of Timket.Mr. Berhane Negash, Director

General of Administration and Finance in the Central region, senior government officials and invited guests took part in the celebration.

He further noted that immunization programs against contagious diseases, mobile healthcare services delivered to school children and environmental hygiene have made the necessary contribution in ensuring mother and child well-being.

In closing remarks, Ms. Amina Nurhusein, Minister of Heath, explained that effective healthcare service have been provided in the region and thus Hazhaz and Biet-Mekae hospitals would begin providing surgical service this year.

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Mela Ghebremedhin

In previous editions of Eritrea Profile, various reasons were given on why to choose Eritrea as the next 2017 trip of the year. Indeed, treasures are indefinite and remain undiscovered, which is what gives charm to Eritrea combined with its people and their hospitality enshrined within the culture.

After having discovered the Capital City Asmara, followed by a road trip down the port city of Massawa, let’s go back to the highlands to visit other sites.

As readers may remember from our last issue, we mentioned the remains at Dahlak Kebir Island, as well as the importance of the ancient Port of Adulis as the main trading site in Eritrea’s ancient history. In fact, the port of Adulis was linked all the way to Qohaito and Metera. Some may like to continue down the road towards the Southern Red Sea, passing by Ti’o and its transparent waters, and along the coastline to the second port city of the country: Assab.

Let’s first visit the Southern region, locally called Zoba Debub. This region, besides its abundant and various production of cereals and other foodstuff, boasts a scenic green landscape especially during the rainy season.

Why you should Travel to Eritrea this Year…Part III & Final

But let’s go back towards Asmara and reach the Southern region by taking a different route, the Fil Fil one, which offers the opportunity to adventure the wildlife of various bird species, baboons, as well as multiple beehives on the side of the road. Many visitors would enjoy to stop over for a coffee ceremony at one of the recreation sites or perhaps a group of youth will invite you to join them at their “gibija” or “get together” around a barbecue by the National Park of Fil Fil Selemuna.

Going back to Asmara, one can reach Dekemhare, located about 40km from Asmara, which is an ideal destination if one is looking for a quiet town with rich and fertile countryside. In fact, the town used to be one of the favorite settlements of the Italians. For that reason, there used to be cabarets, villas, as well as grapes for wine and other fruit and vegetable productions.

The town and its landscape is a must see for photographs. Dekemhare itself has been the battlefield of offensives and a decisive one in April 1991, the last before the EPLF achieved the total liberation of Eritrea a month later.

The road continues and baobabs start to draw the horizon between agricultural fields, little lakes and valleys all into a green scenery for the pleasure of one’s eyes. These are signs that you are approaching the town of Segeneiti, known for its immense trees standing tall for centuries which are also represented on the five Nakfa banknotes. It’s definitely time for a short stopover for a picnic under one of those

impressive baobabs.

After a short break, the road trip continues and one of the major cities of the region, Adi Keih, welcomes travelers with immense buildings of the higher institution of learning, the College of Arts and Social Sciences, where future political scientists and archeologists pursue their studies. The city is growing. Due to its location near the border, many buildings, such as the Orthodox Church, were bombed during the border war of 1998-2000, but have been recently restored.

The Saho and Tigrinya people have been living in harmony for centuries and the area is a treasure to history and archeology fans. Indeed, hundreds of sitse and remains of the ancient history of Eritrea are to be seen. Of course, very few visitors take the time to actually come to this region and explore this region and this is why, I think, readers, in planning your next trip, make sure to add this region into your to-do list!

About twenty minutes more and the curiosity of tourists will be satisfied after seeing pillars standing in the middle of a valley. Qohaito, that is. The pillars encrypted in Geez language are known to be pre-Axumite settlement and are parts of the Temple of Mariam Wakino.

Also, other archeological sites such as the Queen of Sheba dam can be seen. It is estimated to be a place of worship dating back to the 400-500 BC. For those hiking lovers, after a short walk, the edge of an immense canyon, remains of human settlements, farming areas

and terraces can be seen.

Many other sites and underground caverns with different scripts cannot be missed in the actual town of Senafe, formerly called Metera. For the athletic, after a one-hour of hiking towards the iron cross on top of Amba Metera (Mt. Metera), the effort will definitely be worth it upon arrival at destination! In addition, in Senafe, there are numerous archetypes to be seen, such as a five meters high obelisk decorated with inscription from the 3rd century. There are in fact many excavations are still underway.

Local inhabitants will be delighted to tell visitors the story of the region and how Metera was a point of passage in which it is believed to have an underground route linking to Axum. While looking around, you will be amazed by the landscape and, far away one can observe the highest mountain of Eritrea at 3018m above sea level, Mt. Soira, locally called Emba Soira.

The region has many other sites to explore, including the monastery

of Debre Libanos, founded by a Syrian missionary Aba Meta’e and located more than 25km from the plains of Tsorona. The amazing thing about this monastery is definitely its location. Right within the mountains, the monastery is immersed within the shape of the mountain rocks of high altitude (2275m). In other words, it is perched on the edge of a mountain under the Ham plateau.

According to the Ministry of Tourism handbook, the church contains the “golden Gospel” a bible covered with metal which contains copies of land charters dating back to the 13th century, as well as mummified bodies. Such kinds of monasteries are plentiful in the country, such as Debre Sina, Debre Bizen or Tsaeda Emba.

Between monasteries, old mosques, archeological remains, art-deco architecture, various landscapes between the lowlands and highlands, the color of nature, the cultural wealth and hospitality, the safety and cleanliness of the country, as well as its untapped tourism potential are countless reasons why your next destination should be Eritrea this year.

Without doubt, through this three part series of articles depicting different areas of Eritrea and some tips on things to do, many more areas or activities were not illustrated, such as the Anseba region, the Gash Barka region, which is a hub of development projects, and this historic sites of the armed struggle in Nakfa.

Instead of giving you all the tips on why you should come to Eritrea this year, why don’t you book your trip and discover it through your own eyes. Seeing is Believing!

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Davos 2017: Notable Absentees, China’s first Appearance & Tackling Global Threat

Natnael Yebio W.

In a world troubled by grave uncertainties over the basics governing trade, security and the mission to limit climate change, Davos saw another year of hosting the World Economic Forum in its backyard, enchanting Ski resort under the theme “Responsive and Responsible Leadership”. The Forum which was extended to a five day summit, has dominated the discussion tables’ around the world media. This year was the biggest forum to date with a record 3,000 participants taking part in five-day of panel discussions, lunches and cocktail parties. More than a third of those were representing groups that are outside business and government. This article will break down in brief what the forum represents and the main agenda of this year’s discussions.

Beginnings…..

Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, a German economics professor, the European Economic Forum began as a conference for European business leaders to discuss catching up with American management processes. Two years later, the conference had shifted its focus to global economic and social issues, and the first political leaders were invited to attend.

In 1987 the organization was renamed the World Economic Forum, and its annual conference was known well enough to be referred to simply as Davos. The conference has been the site of several historic meetings, including two in 1989: the first ministerial-level meeting between North and South Korea, and another between the leaders of East and West Germany.

As the prestige of the conference grew, more politicians, thought leaders and celebrities began attending the event.

Davos 2017

More than 3,000 people attended this year’s conference from 90 different countries. Most of the participants were corporate executives, but more than two dozen heads of state and government

attended. Though gender equality is often discussed at the forum, just 17 percent of last year’s participants were women, according to the forum, this year that percentage increased by three.

This year, the guest list included names like President Xi Jinping of China; Theresa May, PM of the United Kingdom; Vice President Joseph Biden; JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon; the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde; and former Vice President Al Gore, as well as a glittering array of the cognoscenti descended on the Alps: the tech-titan-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft; the billionaire investor George Soros; Jack Ma, the founder of China’s e-commerce giant, Alibaba. An assortment of Hollywood actors including Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon have made the pilgrimage over the years to promote their nonprofit work, this year Shakira & Forest Whitaker graced the forum. And the conversations tend to be dominated by issues like inequality, climate change and the economic challenges facing developed and emerging countries.

Notable, perhaps, was the absence of persons and representatives that some of have come to describe as “Euroskeptic” and “populist” leaders, which have recently shaken the political landscapes of nations in Europe and across the Atlantic. Can their absence be viewed as a rebuke of “Davos Man”? This moniker was used by Harvard political scientist Samuel Huntington to describe the attendees in 2004, explaining that they were “trans-nationalists” who “have little need for national loyalty, view national boundaries as obstacles that thankfully are vanishing, and see national governments as residues from the past whose only useful function is to facilitate the elite’s global operation.”

In a year where populism played a great role in reshaping of the world economy, it seems Davos slowly starting to become what Guardian columnist Naomi Klein has described as a “hyper-connected network of banking and tech billionaires, elected

leaders who are awfully cozy with those interests, and Hollywood celebrities who make the whole thing seem unbearably glamorous.” She explains that there has been a failure of “elite neoliberalism” to address the economic challenges of the masses.

This is not the first time that the WEF has come under fire from critics about its pro-globalization, neoliberal message. In 2000, a group of more than 1,000 demonstrators carried placards reading “Against the New World Order”, smashed the windows of a McDonald’s franchise in Davos and protested free trade policies espoused by then-President Bill Clinton, who was speaking at the event.

One thing is sure: Davos 2017 was held at a time where the very nature of globalization is in question and populism is growing worldwide.

China’s First Ever Participation

For the first time ever, a leader of China’s Communist Party took center stage at the WEF, arguing for globalization and the wonders of free trade.

In the country’s first ever participation in the forum, President Xi Jinping stated that in a global trade war “No one will win.” His statement was seen as a rebuke of protectionist policies espoused by populists and Euroskeptics.

China remains the world’s big driver of economic growth despite its own slowdown, and was estimated to have accounted for almost 39 percent of global growth last year, according to the WEF.

President Xi, who brought with him an entourage of more than 80 business executives, indicated that while some consider globalization a sort of “Pandora’s box” full of all the world’s evils, it cannot be blamed for global ills such as the plight of Syrian refugees or the 2008 financial crisis. He also told the forum that China’s economy grew 6.7% in 2016 despite the sluggish world economy.

For Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, the participation of China’s president amounted to a public relations coup because, as stated above, it was the first time a Chinese head of state had attended. “In a world marked by great uncertainty and volatility, the international community is looking to China to continue its responsive and responsible leadership in providing all of us with confidence and stability,” Mr. Schwab said.

Xi told the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Tuesday that failures of governance, not globalization, were fueling anxiety around the globe. He called on the billionaires and political leaders present to close wealth gaps and improve financial regulation, without retreating from policies that

have fueled decades of growth.

Joe Biden Addresses the “One Percent”

There was a smaller representation of US officials this year. Among them was former US Vice President Joe Biden, who addressed the forum. In his speech he indicated world was in a time of “uncertainty” and recommended doubling down on the values that made Western democracies great rather than allow the “liberal world order” to be torn apart by destructive forces.

Furthermore, Biden urged world leaders to maintain the status quo. He warned that the reason for the pressure on the democratic order is the rise in income inequality and the hollowing out of the middle class, as the rich get richer and people in developing nations see their lives gradually improve. He said the top 1 percent is not paying their fair share, and as a result we are seeing social instability increase. Biden, known as the Middle Class Man, explained, “We need to tap into the big heartedness.”

Christine Lagarde on Inequality

Speaking at the forum back in 2013, IMF Chief Executive Christine Lagarde warned against the dangers of inequality in the world.

“You can be absolutely sure that

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Natnael Yebio W.

Eritrea celebrates a host of holidays in January. First comes New Year, followed by the Orthodox Christmas, and twelve days later comes another holiday to celebrate: Timket or the Epiphany, as it is called. I am somewhat certain we all gain quite a bit of weight over these twenty days of nonstop feasting and celebrations.

In all seriousness, Timket or Epiphany is one of Eritrea’s nationally celebrated holidays. It’s is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The name of the feast as celebrated in the Orthodox church may be rendered in English as the Theophany, as closer in form to the Greek (“God shining forth” or “divine manifestation”). Here it is one of the Great Feasts of the liturgical year, being third in rank, behind only Easter and Christmas. It is celebrated on January 6 of the calendar that a particular Church uses. On the Julian calendar, which some of the Orthodox churches follow, including the likes of Eritrea, the date corresponds, during the present century, to January 19 on the Gregorian or Revised Julian calendar.

Many in the West observe a twelve-day festival, starting on December 25 and ending on January 5, known as Christmas tide or the Twelve Days of Christmas. However, for the Catholic Church today, “Christmas Time runs from First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Nativity of the Lord up to and including the Sunday after Epiphany or after January 6”, a period not limited to twelve days. Some Christian cultures, especially those of Latin America and some in Europe, extend the season to as many as forty days, ending on Candlemas (February 2). Today in Orthodox churches, the emphasis on this feast is on the shining forth and revelation of Jesus Christ as the Messiah and Second Person of the Trinity at the time of his baptism. It is also celebrated because, according to

Epiphany: Of Tabots and Water Splashes!

tradition, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist marked one of only two occasions when all three Persons of the Trinity manifested themselves simultaneously to humanity: God the Father by speaking through the clouds, God the Son being baptized in the river, and God the Holy Spirit in the shape of a dove descending from heaven (the other occasion was the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor). Thus the holy day is considered to be a Trinitarian feast.

The celebration in Eritrea is one of spectacle scenes quite colorful and jubilant. The gathering at Mai Timket, a wide water basin with a statue depicting John the Baptist baptizing Jesus Christ in

the middle, has always been a landmark event, both for locals and foreigners.

Thousands of the Christian faithful attend early morning Mass featuring preaching, ceremonial dances of the priests and spiritual songs.

The celebration of Timket has specific traditions of course. The major tradition is a process ceremony that involves the Tabot. This is a model of the Ark of the Covenant, which is present on every Eritrean altar. The Tabot is wrapped in rich cloth and borne on the head of the priest, who takes part in the procession. This represents the manifestation of Jesus when he came to the Jordan for baptism. The procession is

finished near a pool or a stream, where the Divine Liturgy is served at about 2 a.m. The Tabot is carried by priests from each church to the body of water, accompanied by the faithful and members of the clergy chanting, dancing, beating drums and waving prayer sticks. As evening falls, the priests and the gathered crowd participate in an overnight vigil and Mass around the Arks.

Following Mass, the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, usually in the presence of the Governor of the Central Region and invited dignitaries, dips a golden processional cross in the water to Timket and blesses it and then sprinkles some on the faithful. This is to serve as a reminder of baptism – the remission of sins and

that through the baptismal waters a person accepts the obligations of Christian commitment.

After the ceremony, most people enter the water and immerse themselves, as a symbol of renewing baptismal vows. Some even go to the extent of filling up their water bottles and containers they brought with them solely for that purpose, and as they leave the water basin they sprinkle it all over the people around. To some it might be bothersome, but to young kids it is what they look forward to, going around splashing water at complete strangers and soaking their clothes.

Also common among the youth, back when I was in college in Adi Keih, was to hurry back to their dormitories with bottles filled with the holy water and the intent on emptying them on their friends, who probably skipped the ceremony to catch forty winks. Waking up to cold water descending upon one’s face can be a rather rude awakening, but it is just a matter of seconds before all get into the act as well.

Past all the shenanigans, the celebration of Timket is not over. The Tabot is brought back to the church, escorted by dancing and singing by children, paraded in a long procession through the streets with the priests dressed in their elaborate robes followed by huge crowds. By the end, everyone goes back home to continue the celebration. After having managed to dry up, families usually gather together to feast as different varieties of cuisine are set at the dining table. After the food is blessed, members of the family feast as they immerse themselves in deep conversations of the ceremony, accompanied by the little ones’ hilarious antics of the day.

Timket is a significant holiday for Eritreans. Besides the colorful ceremony, it is said that Timket ends the cold holiday season, the icy winds supposedly drown away in the Timket water. If such is true, I for one can’t wait for the cold season to be over.

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Habtom Tesfamichael

Uneven development is one of the major problems in the third world. We see glittering development at the centers, along with sky scrapers, impressive transportation and communication service etc. On the other side, if you go outside the main cities you discover a different scene. Even in some countries, there are areas that lack central government’s effective penetration due to different reasons and they become a hub for illegal activities. This reduces the public tax base, low social service provisions and in effect minimizes legitimacy of the government that leads to resistance and political turmoil.

Meanwhile, many states have taken lessons from such kind of problems and their own experience. Eritrea can be mentioned as an example. The access to equal development belongs to all Eritrean nationals who have helped the country to achieve independence and safeguard it. The determination for equal development is clearly set in the national charter. This issue is an attempt to observe and assess the transformation of Hamelmalo subzone in Anseba region and the effects of the implementation of development projects on the beneficiaries.

Hamelmalo sub-zone is one of

Hamelmalo on a Steady DevelopmentHamelmalo on a Steady Developmentthe eleven sub-zones of Anseba region encompassing forty-two villages having more than forty thousand inhabitants organized in nine administrative areas. Most of the people’s livelihood is based on agricultural activities and others are engaged in horticulture and trade.

Before independence, the area around Hamelmalo, especially the town itself hosted an Ethiopian military base. After independence, however, the Eritrean government’s effort to narrow the gap between the center and the peripheries yielded positive results. Besides restructuring the administration, the government also worked to rehabilitate the war-torn economy and thus the economic life of the area begun to advance. Hamelmalo started to develop from this time onwards. It has shown great transformation and within 20 years a lot of social service institutions have been established. For instance, before independence, except the elementary school that was in Lebena, there were no schools. But today there are 27 schools of all levels up to high school and every administrative area has its own school.

With regard to access of higher education, the Hamelmalo Agricultural College is found in this sub-region and plays a facilitative role in the process to

identify, plan and implement the socio- economic and environmental projects people are in need of.

Student’s enrollment in this sub-zone, and particularly female enrollment, is increasing steadily, thanks to the awareness raising campaigns.

Health is indispensable for any society. As part of the health ministry’s timely plans to provide quality health care services, there are three health care institutions established in this sub-region: one in Hamelmalo and likewise in Fredarb and Lebena. The population’s awareness has grown due to regular sanitation and hygiene campaigns and they are able to report if any new diseases are witnessed in their area.

Malaria is the most serious disease that appears in the sub-zone and the community and Health ministry are tirelessly working to control the infection. 80% of Hamelmalo population gets potable water supply. Areas such as Gizgiza administration are a bit far from the other administrative areas and it is possible to have access of water supply from as far as 15 km. Further, with the collaboration of Ministry of Health, the sub-zonal administration is working to solve the health service problems of the region.

When the process of gathering

the scattered villages is finished, it is expected that all of the people of Hamelmalo will have access to clean water supply. Hamelmalo is 15 km north of Keren. The main source of clean water to the region is the Anseba river basin. Given the setting of the river basin, it is believed that there is a great potential for agricultural growth and development in the future.

Taking into consideration to the transportation and communication sector, while the Harat transportation company hasn’t yet assigned buses, there are private buses working on the route of Keren. For the time being, transportation is not a challenge for people in the sub-zone. Unlike the old days where people needed to personally travel to deliver their messages and deal with their business, communication technology has made it possible

for the people of the region to have access to the mobile telephone network.

Keren was the only center of market for the population before independence days, they were compelled to go to there for shopping. But post-independence, they established their own shops and market areas and started to get goods and other services from their locality.

Gathering scattered small villages into one is the focal program of the government to make it easier for social service provisions. Hamelmalo sub-zone is one of the Anseba sub-zones where this program is being implemented extensively. However such programs were not completed as planned and are expected to be completed by 2017.

Wazntet, Genfelom, and Zron are some of the administrative areas where regrouping of villages has been carried out. To facilitate this program the sub-zone’s administration is working jointly with the regional administration in preparing the necessary infrastructure.

The government is working to provide basic necessities such as transportation services, educational and health institutions, and clean water supply. But despite these ongoing efforts, it there are still shortcomings that need to be overcome. The people of Hamelmalo are persistently engaged to make full use of their opportunities and resources so they can overcome their shortcomings gradually.

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Bisha Mining Share Company is inviting applicants for the following position for Bisha site project;

Fitter1) Number required – (02)Type of contract – Definite period (two years)Primary Purpose

Must maintain and repair; mechanical equipment on the Mine Process •Plant and other areas where required (Pumps, piping, Gearboxes, Agitators, Screw Compressors, Conveyor Belts, Filter presses, Crushing plant Sag and Ball Mill etc.)Perform regular Safety inspections, plan work ahead of schedule and •control budget. Identify and order relevant parts required for repairs in the store •system. Write standard operating procedures where necessary for high risk •work.

Major Duties and responsibilitiesPlanning•

Responsibleo for forecasting and planning of maintenance and repairs of all allocated Equipment.Makeso use of “Planned Maintenance Schedule”. (Planned Task Document Observation).Trackso the use of maintenance and repair parts and orders accordingly from the system

Implementation• of the PlanIdentifyo the highest priority for each week and focus on completing relevant tasks.Ensureso good housekeeping.Maintenanceo and repairs of Mechanical Equipment in an efficient and effective way in order to minimise downtime, possibly effecting production.Performso regular inspections in order to detect potential problems before they cause breakdowns.Controlso downtime by ensuring the best techniques are being used to repair breakdowns.Ensureo safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents.Complyo with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in the work place.Maintaino equipment

Writing• Reports and Data ControlCompileo daily; progress reports on tasks given. {Action Tracker)Completeo works orders in detail

Share• Skills on the workshop floorProvideo technical support/motivation within the team, and supervise artisan assistants where applicableProvideo guidance to team members (especially safety standards and procedures)Conductso on the job training where applicable.Manageso time and attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSQualifications:

Internationally recognized trades certified as Fitter including •machining or Fitter and Turner

Knowledge and Experience:

+- 5 years relevant experience in Mining, Process Plant•

Must have experience in Flotation, Milling and Crushing •environment as a Fitter

Technical Skills Behavioural Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Office )• Communication •(English)

Attention to detail• Assertiveness•

Analytical skill• Interpersonal •Relations

Mechanical & Maintenance experience• Integrity•

Problem solving skill• Prioritizing skills & •multi-skilling

Ability to work •towards strict deadlines

High level of accuracy•Must be able to train •others

Self-motivation•

Unique RequirementsMust be Maximum 45 years old •Must be physically and medically fit•Must be mechanically qualified – Theoretical and practical•Must be able to work outside exposed to heat, wind and dusty •environmentsMust be able to work at heights•Must have a light vehicle Driver’s License minimum•

Rigger2) Number required – (01)Type of contract – Definite period (two years)Primary Purpose

Perform regular Safety inspections, plan work ahead of schedule and •control budget. Identify and order relevant parts required for repairs in the store •system. Write standard operating procedures where necessary for high risk •work. Perform lifting of equipment and parts as part of daily tasks making •use of Mobile Cranes, Forklifts cherry pickers or Overhead cranes where required.

Major Duties and responsibilitiesPlanning•

Responsibleo for forecasting and planning of maintenance/inspections of all allocated Rigging Equipment.

Makeso use of “Planned Maintenance Schedule”. (Planned Task Document Observation).

Trackso the use of maintenance and repair parts and orders accordingly from the system.

Implementation• of the PlanIdentifyo the highest priority for each week and focus on completing relevant tasks.Ensureso good housekeeping.Maintenanceo and repairs of Mechanical Equipment in an efficient and effective way in order to minimise downtime, possibly effecting production.Performso regular inspections in order to detect potential problems before they cause breakdowns.Controlso downtime by ensuring the best techniques are being used to repair breakdowns.Ensureo safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents.Complyo with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in the workplace.Maintaino equipment.Inspecto all Lifting equipment, Tag and label lifting equipment, Sling Loads.Scaffoldo erection and inspection.

Writing• Reports and Data ControlCompileo daily; progress reports on tasks given (Action Tracker)Completeo works orders in detailRecordso inspection and defect of Lifting equipment and attachments

Share• Skills on the workshop floorProvideo technical support/motivation within the team, and supervise artisan assistants where applicableProvideo guidance to team members (especially safety standards and

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procedures)Conductso on the job training where applicable.Manageso time and attendance.

Qualifications:

LMI accreditation•

Internationally recognized trades certified as Rigger Ropes man•

Knowledge and Experience:+- 5 years relevant experience in Mining, Process Plant environment•

Must have experience in Rigging plans (studies) for abnormal loads•

Technical Skills Behavioural Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Office – •Intermediate)

Communication •(English)

Attention to detail• Assertiveness•Analytical skill• Interpersonal •

RelationsMobile and Overhead Crane experience• Integrity•Problem solving skill• Prioritizing skills & •

multi-skillingAbility to work •towards strict deadlinesHigh level of •accuracyMust be able to train •othersSelf-motivation•

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nations will revert to their natural tendency of hiding behind their borders, of moving towards protectionism, of listening to vested interests, and they’ll forget about transcending those national priorities,” said Lagarde.

It was no surprise her speech this year saw her recall what she had cautioned against four years ago. As inequality fueled political, economic and social instability in 2016, Lagarde was quick to urge world leaders to be a cohesive unit in order to address the issue in 2017.

“Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, ‘The test of our progress is not if we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.’”

WEF on Africa, Middle East and Latin America

Africa is facing a mixed outlook for growth. The economic growth forecast for the continent over the coming year is expected to be lower than the 5% average of the past decade. This is largely due to the dip in commodity prices and the economic slowdown in China. That said, a number of countries are growing above 6% per annum and foreign direct investment inflows continue to rise. Overall, the divergence of Africa’s economies make it imperative to address the challenges posed by a growing unemployed youth population and climate change, among other issues.

The impact of the headwinds for commodity-dependent countries has refocused attention on the urgency of economic diversification, revitalization of manufacturing and harnessing of human innovation in order to weather the economic storm. The Fourth Industrial Revolution offers new opportunities to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by fast-tracking market integration in Africa through industrial corridors.

In partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa, the World Economic Forum on Africa will be held in Durban, South Africa, on 3-5 May 2017. The meeting will convene regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to explore solutions to create economic opportunities for all.

The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa will be held at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 19-21 May 2017, in partnership with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD). The meeting will convene over 1,000 government, business and civil society leaders from more than 50 countries.

The meeting will take place in the context of growing economic reform efforts that are being made in many countries of the region, as well as shifting investment and trade priorities. It will also aim to address continued geopolitical shifts and humanitarian challenges by supporting multi-stakeholder dialogue on the situation in Syria, Iraq and Libya, and the ongoing refugee crisis.

Meanwhile, Latin America’s ongoing transformation is well exemplified in this year’s host country. Argentina – a G20 economy with vast resources – is dynamically adopting a new economic framework, reentering international credit markets, and driving technological and digital transformations across sectors.

Latin America has reached an inflection point. Its economies are adapting their monetary and fiscal strategies in the face of a period of slower growth and budget cuts. The region is also experiencing historic political milestones, advancing structural reforms and opening for further integration, as inclusiveness and poverty reduction remain high on the agenda.

In conclusion.....

This year, though, WEF organizers – perhaps because for the first time in years the conference overlapped the U.S. inauguration – seemingly decided to take on world events more directly. The official theme of the forum, which drew world leaders and top Fortune 500 executives, was “responsive and responsible leadership.”

From a crowd and a conference that seems to lean heavily toward supporting globalization and free trade, one could see this year’s theme as taking direct aim at the rise of populism. One of first panels of the conference was how to tackle world problems in an era of “fake news,” which to some is simply alternative news.

According to speakers, the global economy was in better shape than it’s been in past years with stock markets booming, oil prices rising again and the risks of a rapid economic slowdown in China, a major source of concern a year ago. However, the mood was anything but celebratory.

Beneath the veneer of optimism over the economic outlook lurked acute anxiety about an increasingly toxic political climate and a deep sense of uncertainty surrounding recent world political scenarios.

The populist ferment refashioning the global order has made previously unthinkable roles possible. In the United States, a wealthy real estate magnate has captured the White House on the strength of his appeal to the blue-collar workers, questioning the relevance of powerful institutions from NATO to the World Trade Organization.

Britain is pursuing a divorce from the European Union, dealing a blow to those who have advanced regional integration as a solution to economic and security problems. The growing electoral strength of populist, anti-European Union parties in France, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany have intensified fears that the union may not endure.

All the while, the chairman of the Communist Party of China — the vanguard of the world’s largest peasant-led revolution — upheld the merits of globalization.

These developments have yielded a gnawing sense that the complex world is suddenly short of adult supervision. As such, the year 2017 brings with it many questions.

Davos 2017: Notable...continued from page 3

On Wednesday’s 18/01/2017 issue of Eritrea Profile in the Spotlight column under the topic From Italians Brands to Eritrean Sabur… while addressing about the project SPS had agreed with the Global Fund, we put it as “Sixty million books”, we want it corrected as “Sixty million Nakfa” worth project

Corrigendum

8 Vol 23. No. 93 Eritrea Profile, Saturday, January 21, 2017

Tell us about the Women’s Association of Blikat? What is the meaning of the name?

During the armed struggle for independence, Blikat was the women’s training place. It was sort of like today’s Sawa but for women only. The climate was a lot better than where the men trained.

Anyways, in Blikat’s history, the first time it ever hosted a massive number of women trainees, I am talking about hundreds and hundreds of young girls training to be soldiers, was in 1978. I was one of them, and we go by the nick name of “Cambodia”.

After independence, in 2000, some of my ‘Cambodias’ started planning for our yearly reunion to be upgraded to something more than just a celebration. “Why don’t we sit down and tell our young ones how we were when we were their age and how our generation was?” That was the original thought which started the whole thing in the first place. It took us five years to complete the structuring of our association, and so in 2005, the Women’s Association of Blikat became an official constitutional association.

Not every former trainee of Blikat is a member. For now, we have limited the membership to former trainees currently in the Eritrean Ministry of Defense nationwide, however we are joined by many female compatriots whom find our cause dear. I would love for all trainees to be a part of our association,as it would mean thousands of my female compatriots from every ministry and profession.

What is your aim?

Our main aim is to convey the value of heroism, sacrifice and nationality; concepts that impacted greatly our lives as freedom fighters, as well as on Eritrea’s history of struggle for independence. We travel around the country and narrate our stories of our days as young freedom fighters and

It’s About Time We Share Our StoriesTime goes by and generations come and go, but no early life of any Eritrean youth passes without beholding a miracle. This makes Eritrea a place of legends that needs to be preserved and passed down but, unfortunately, the humbleness of our culture prevents such chronicling. Imagine hearing our forefathers’ and foremothers’ gallant history while camping… a priceless experience not to miss. And so nowadays, even if in small measure, such platforms are being organized by both senior and young volunteers. The Women’s Association of Blikat is responsible for this commendable effort. Senior journalist Mrs. Mana Kidane conducted a televised live interview with the chairperson of the association, Captain Adhanet Ukbay aka Cairo, of which I present a written account.

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we take on the responsibility to tell the stories of our martyred brothers as well.

Also, we take pleasure and dignity in hearing about our youngsters’

feats, hardships and achievements. We respect them and are proud of how they gallantly they sacrifice for the nation’s sovereignty and development.

We spend days with our children, we tell them our stories, we pass down the legacy of those whom we left behind. And as our youngsters are really to be acknowledged fondly, we thank them for being extremely special and darling, we tell them how proud and lucky they make us feel.

Our aim in few words, is to renew our pledge while showing our appreciation to our juniors: our little brothers, sisters and children.

Does the organization travel?

Yes, we travel a lot. We schedule visits to every part of the nation in which the youth is present and answering the calls of sovereignty and development. The members are always enthusiastic to meet with Eritrean youth. We are mothers too, so we spend days beforehand preparing food and drinks for our children with love and care.

The members of the organization

come from different backgrounds, got united in the struggle, and after independence, went on with their separated lives. This special factor makes us rich in ideas, points of views, insights and it also as makes us

strong in our shared and commonly accepted beliefs of freedom and nationality.

Some of the things we organize, for example, are celebrations of our anniversary, reunion and national holidays in places where our youth are doing wonders. We went to Kormenae, Afabet, Ala, Kerkebet, Adi halo, Massawa, Filfil and more. We also plan on going to many more.

How do you schedule your trips?

We plan around national holidays. We are members of the National Union of Eritrean Women, and because Women’s Day is widely celebrated nationwide, that is a viable schedule for us. But mainly our schedule is according to military trainings and whatever activities of development is going on. We go to support our young ones.

Can you please share an example of one of the most memorable trips?

We once went to Kerkebet. We enjoyed it the most because it’s really far from Asmara. Many of us former freedom fighters are war disabled

and older in age now, so it was tiring. But we got on the bus and sang our trip way with the songs of our time. Once we got there we could see the amazing things our young ones were achieving, despite the humidity of

the sea, and just felt proud about the endeavors our young ones take on.

How do the youth respond to your organization?

It’s incredible. They respond with great respect and excitement. In Kerkebet, they awaited us with so much food and drinks, they actually prepared a whole full-on celebration to welcome us. And when we heard that they were arranging such a feast, many members volunteered to go a couple of days before and assist the youngsters with the preparation.

Also, the local residents helped with fetching water and chopping firewood and the end of the day it became a massive gathering remembered by everyone who was there.

Because they welcome us with love, some also organize entertainment programs for us, some do fashion shows and more artistic activities, which allows us, the seniors, to get a glimpse into their youthful world, where we also find our themes from the struggle and values of our culture as new and fresh as when we had them at their age. In their own way,

they show us how important and valuable our country is and the extent to which they will support it.

Are you satisfied by the outcomes?

Definitely. This is not a business venture. It is a spiritual healing. It is a heartfelt thing. We do seminars and open discussion forums. We simply don’t transmit but we also lend our ears, we hear their concerns and problems if they have any.

And talking about the outcomes, there is no financial gain we get but the divine feeling of coming together with our youngsters. The fact that there is no generational gap between us gives us a lot of relief. We can rest assured that for eternity our struggle’s cause will be treasured.

Where do you get the financing to organize all of this?

We all voluntarily pitch in a few bucks each month. Now, we are about to open a fast food so that we can use our incomes to fund many things.

Is there anything else you want add, Captain?

Eritrean accounts are of heroism, sacrifice and patriotism. Our history is a history of young women fighting when pregnant, youngsters dying altruistically, offering their life and time, donating whatever they have for the country. Our country is just something divinely special.

We have so much history that we know but that our children don’t know much. And also, so much history is being done by our children that their children won’t even know, as we don’t have the tendency to brag about our achievements. So I worry very much that our history won’t ever be documented. Therefore, I call for journalists, historians and scholars to do their part in researching and documenting. Also, for us as community to be more open about our own stories.