Membership

Alliance for Brain-Gain and Innovative Development (ABIDE)

Membership Rights and Obligations

1. Any person or organization interested in the development of the Ethiopian people and committed to the vision and objectives of ABIDE is eligible for the membership. Categories of membership and rights and duties pertaining thereto including the right to vote or any limitations shall be determined based on the fee structure established by the Board of ABIDE. All individuals holding membership in the organization shall have the right to be elected for office and may have such other rights and benefits as the Board may from time to time determine. At least fifty percent of the members entitled to vote shall constitute the general assembly to convene meetings annual or otherwise.

2. Membership shall terminate automatically without the necessity of the Board whenever any member fails to pay membership fees for three consecutive years without giving an explanation that is acceptable to the organization. In its discretion, the Board may determine if any member appears to have acted in violation of articles and bylaws.

 

 

3. Volunteer

The achievement of the objective of ABIDE is dependent on Volunteers;

Many facilities and institutions in the country experience shortage of qualified personnel. But you can make a difference in improving the livelihood of the Ethiopian people by participating in sharing your time knowledge and skill in identified priority areas. Using ABIDE contact address indicate your areas of expertise and the kind of support you are able to give. Your volunteerism may be in the form of skills, virtual or through visits, or in terms of material and technology required for institution building.

Who We Are

Abide was established and registered under the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice in January 2006 initially as Hibret LeLimat Maekel (HLM) and was officially launched by the Ministry of the Ministry of Capacity building on March 2007. Later in November 2009 it was re-registered as Alliance for Brain Gain and Innovative Development (ABIDE) under the Ethiopian Societies and Charities Agency

Rationale and Purpose

Rationale

  1. Out-flow of highly qualified and experienced professionals from Ethiopia over the last four decades denuding the human capital leaving institutions and sectors with a dire need for such manpower;
  2. Recognition by Government of Ethiopia and institutions in the country and also members of the Ethiopian Diaspora on the unique role they can play in the country’s development;
  3. The need for enabling policies, strategies, systems, and mechanisms to enhance institutional preparedness and effectiveness of Diaspora participation to maximize benefit from sustained collaboration.

Purpose

  • Create an institutionalized system for incremental channeling knowledge Diaspora resources for capacity development and social change;
  • Re-establish dialogue between professionals in and outside the country for synergistic partnerships;
  • Enhance two-way enriching and rewarding benefits in scientific, economic, social and educational capabilities;
  • Foster network among youth in the country and outside through collaborative engagement for lasting partnerships;
  • Introduce tested and emerging know-how, skills, and technologies that are relevant in accelerating the growth and transformation;
  • Support growth and transformation and contribute to attenuating brain drain.