Dr Bizuneh Yimenu
bizunehyimenu.bsky.social
Dr Bizuneh Yimenu
@bizunehyimenu.bsky.social
Lecturer in Comparative Politics @ Queen’s University Belfast. Territorial politics .Federalism .Decentralisation .Nationalism https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/bizuneh-yimenu
Delighted to share that my new article, “Subnational Constitutional Space and Ethnic Accommodation” is out in @Ethnopolitics It examines how Ethiopia’s regional constitutions shape ethnic empowerment, self-rule, and representation.
📖It’s open access: doi.org/10.1080/1744...
Subnational Constitutional Space and Ethnic Accommodation: A Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian Regions
Subnational constitutional space is increasingly recognised as a mechanism of managing diversity in multiethnic federations. Yet comparative analyses remain limited. This article examines Ethiopia’...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🎉 Exciting News from ECPR SGFR! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the F&R Best Paper Prize for the #ECPR 24 Conference has been awarded to Arjan Schakel and Alexander Verdoes for their paper titled "The Multilevel Electoral System and the Success of New Political Parties"

Congratulations!
August 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Interesting explainer!
I made a small contribution to this explainer video by DW News! It’s all about Ethiopia’s direct access to the Sea!
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Why can’t Ethiopia and Eritrea be friends? | Mapped Out
YouTube video by DW News
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May 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
My latest piece: "Federalism & Ethnic Accommodation in Ethiopia : A Promised Solution or a Persistent Dilemma?" ✨
Is it the answer to accommodation, or does it deepen divisions?
Read more & join the conversation! 📖👇
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Federalism and Ethnic Accommodation in Ethiopia: A Promised Solution or a Persistent Dilemma? - 50 Shades of Federalism
Abstract Ethiopia adopted multinational federalism in 1995 to accommodate its diverse ethnic groups, granting them self-determination rights, including secession. While this system has enhanced lingui...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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November 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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The ECPR Standing Group on Federalism & Regionalism is now on Bluesky!

We already have an announcement. You can submit paper & panel proposals for the the next ECPR conference by 6 January 2025.

The SG is endorsing Section 15. More info 👇

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Comparative Territorial Politics: Voters, Political Actors and Policies in Multilevel States
European Consortium for Political Research
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November 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM