When a Household Fights, the House Burns – Conflict and Political Instability and Its Impact on Sustainable Development in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia

Buli is a dedicated researcher and consultant specializing in resistance, peace, conflict, sustainable development, citizen engagement, and Horn of Africa issues. His academic background includes an MA in Social Anthropology from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and an MPhil in Social Anthropology focusing on human ecology from the University of Bergen, Norway. He is pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy at Euclid University. Throughout his career, Buli has conducted extensive research for various bilateral and multilateral organizations, including USAID’s IBTCI, JICA, GIZ, and the World Bank. His expertise and experience make him well-suited to contribute to research, mediation, peace activism, and teaching initiatives within the Organization. Buli’s current research focuses on examining the relationship between conflict, political instability, underdevelopment, and poverty in an underdeveloped African country, with implications on a global scale. This work aims to illuminate the complex interconnections between these critical issues and their broader impact on sustainable development. As an intern member of the World Mediation Organization (WMO), Buli is eager to apply his diverse skills and knowledge to support the organization’s objectives. His background in social anthropology, human ecology, sustainable development and diplomacy provides a unique perspective that can enhance the WMO’s understanding of the social and environmental factors influencing climate-related challenges in Africa and beyond.