{"product_id":"9783032257000","title":"Building the Nation Infrastructure, Equity, and Federalism in Ethiopia","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFederalism and Internal Conflicts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBuilding the Nation\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInfrastructure, Equity, and Federalism in Ethiopia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesalegn Ambaw\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ World \/ African\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThis book examines how infrastructure shapes national unity and political stability in Ethiopia. This book argues that fair distribution of infrastructure- not just economic growth- is essential for building trust, inclusion, and a strong nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003eIt begins by presenting Ethiopia’s development paradox: rapid infrastructure expansion alongside rising political tensions. The chapters then explore three core pillars – institutional capacity, governance, and equity- showing how they influence infrastructure allocation. Using evidence from roads, electricity, telecommunications, universities, airports, and industrial parks, the book reveals patterns of regional inequity and their impact on social cohesion. It concludes with practical policy solutions, including equitable investment strategies and participatory governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy linking infrastructure, federalism, and equity, this book offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in inclusive development, state-building, and sustainable nation-building in diverse societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesalegn Ambaw \u003c\/strong\u003e(Ph.D.) is an expert in federalism, governance, and public policy and CEO of the Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund. He holds a PhD from Addis Ababa University and an MBA from the Open University (UK), with senior leadership experience and research focused on equity, state-building, and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032257000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47198337990796,"sku":"9783032257000","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032257000.jpg?v=1780599747","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032257000","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}