CDRC Executive Director Dr. Abdeta Dribssa Beyene delivered a keynote at the 14th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum on May 20, 2025, in Kunming, China. The forum, themed “China-Africa Governance Experience Exchanges and Chinese Modernization,” brought together over 100 participants from China and 50+ African countries. Dr. Abdeta emphasized mutual learning and local ownership in development, citing China’s poverty reduction success. He proposed a China-Africa Governance Innovation Center to co-develop inclusive policies. The forum concluded with the Kunming Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to collaborative governance and modernization. His participation reflects Ethiopia’s active role in shaping inclusive, sustainable development models.


