Awale I Shirwa

#Public Policy I Econ-development I Financial Inclusion IPublic Sector I Trade |Growth | Former IOM-UN @LSE. Retweets not endorsement. #Harvard #Uni & #LSE

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

I had the privilege to attend a great event & meet #Ban Ki-Moon.Former #UN #SG joined Amb Nic Burns & Secretary Anthony Foxx for a discussion on the changing international order, the future of multilateral cooperation &the urgency of global climate change
https://t.co/xEb37PENSg

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Professor #Hausman and Professor #Rodrik both teach at my current school #HKS and I had the privilege to take some of their courses. Very happy to explore more about this alternative theoretical framework which focuses growth diagnostic in Africa developed by an African scholar

[Alemayehu Geda/ዓለማየሁ ገዳ. 阿莱马耶胡. 格达 @alemayehuGeda]

Growth Diagnostic studies in Africa are dominated by the HRV (Hausmann-Rodrik-Velasco) theoretical framework, which is crucial for applied work by institutions like the AfDB. In my new paper👇, I argue that this framework needs serious modifications to be truly relevant for Africa.

(PDF) Adapting the Growth Diagnostics Framework to African Contexts: An African Approach with Theoretical Extensions and Evidence from Rwanda and Liberia https://t.co/yOukngASfH

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

@BloombergAfrica @BBCAfrica @AJEnglish @AlArabiya_Eng @gulf_news @CNNAfrica @ReutersAfrica @UNDPPA @UN_News_Centre @EU_Commission @eu_eeas

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

This is the World we live in now!! So painful to read, man made tragedy, this should not be happening in the 21st century. WHY?

https://t.co/Ya6m0n2EFw

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Brilliant observation. And I like the diplomatic tone “ Could be done quietly “, the way we do changes matter more than the idea itself. And your argument is on spot.

[Surafel Yilma @SuraYilma]

@solassefa @Awale11 @Mustafe_M_Omer @addisstandard I suppose many people do, but that’s out of touch with Ethiopia’s current reality. I wish Woreda-level positions were filled purely on merit. This could be done quietly, and I’ve learned the hard way that those positions can make daily life either a living hell or much easier.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

What is wrong with recognising this as a significant and historic achievement that an Ethiopian from Somali constituency was elected to the significant post of “Speaker of the lower house of parliament “.This must be celebrated & welcomed by all Ethiopians. The wait was very LONG

[አዳነ @taambaw]

@solassefa @Awale11 @Mustafe_M_Omer @addisstandard One of the most absurd narratives peddled by ethnonationalists is that meritocracy in the civil service & private land ownership would somehow result in Amharas owning the entire country. The idea of a level playing field is terrifying to them.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Merit + Representation doesn’t necessarily diminish meritocracy. However, i don’t disagree benefits of meritocracy but the best way to achieve it, is to start that process at the “ gates” of opportunities, civil service selection, scholarships, distribution of resources,education

[Solomon Assefa @solassefa]

@Awale11 @Mustafe_M_Omer @addisstandard I truly wish for a country where a man's appointment doesn't parallelly get analyzed with his ethnic background.

Just a name and a title. And title based on Merit irrespective of ethnic or any other affiliation.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

#Congratulations my friend #Ahmed #Shide, the 1st ethnic Somali Ethiopian elected as Speaker of the lower house of Parliament 🇪🇹. It’s a significant milestone and timely recognition.Ethiopia is in better shape economically,partly thanks to the reforms implemented.@Mustafe_M_Omer

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

@abadir_haji Absolutely Abadir.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

In Boston #Saturday 26 Sept 2026

We are already starting to feel some impacts from the #nor’#easter, a long duration wind and rain. I think we have avoided the worse-case scenario.

Not better place to spend a day like today than in a library. Glad my local library is still open

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🙏

[Timacade Jr @EagleEyeszsz]

@Awale11 Congratulations Shirwa. And thank you for supporting our people in places that one of them can’t get to!

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

@EagleEyeszsz Thank you my young brother. Good to hear from you.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Thank you for your kind words & encouragement. I continue to support our people & our country from outside government. I have returned to academia. After #LSE, I am currently at #Harvard #University,where I can continue to advance our people’s interests &causes wherever possible

[Ahmed Yussuf @yussufa918]

@Awale11 I have no doubt in my mind that you could have done a lot better than many people who are in SL government. I sincerely hope that your turn will come soon.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet President of #The #Heritage #Foundation Dr Kevin D Roberts.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

🚨Peace and stability are essential. Authorities on both sides of the border (Djibouti & Somaliland) must take responsibility to support and contribute meaningfully to efforts to de-escalate the conflict & find a lasting resolution for the escalating crises in Salel & Awdal.
🕊️🏳️

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

@Abdirahman_Gaas Thank you Dr Gaas. Absolutely.

[Abdirahman Gaas, PhD. @Abdirahman_Gaas]

Hi Former Minister @Awale11, you’re doing an excellent job building strategic alliances and engaging the right stakeholders at the right time. Your efforts behind the scenes are clearly making a meaningful impact.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

Today I had the privilege of meeting former United States National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan. He is currently Professor at Harvard Kennedy School and a Senior Fellowat #Carsey School of Public Policy. It was a great opportunity to hear his insights, perspectives and wisdom.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

@mobsiye Dr Obsiye, indeed very impressive. Good to hear from you Dr Mohamed.

[Awale I Shirwa @Awale11]

#Harvard library 📚 is the oldest library in the United States 🇺🇸. It consists more than 25 individual Libraries across different schools and locations. This is the famous #Widener #memorial #Library located at #Harvard #Yard.