Hailemariam Dessalegn

Hailemariam Dessalegn served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018, during which he focused on economic reforms and efforts to reduce poverty in the country. He has been an advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizes the importance of collective ambition for Africa's development, recognizing both the progress made and the significant challenges that remain, including governance issues and climate change.