Praise for Renewing the Promise: A New Vision for Eritrea - A Book by Semere Solomon

Praise for Renewing the Promise: A New Vision for Eritrea - A Book by Semere Solomon

After reading your book with great attention, I was genuinely impressed by its depth and scope. Your ideas, underpinned by solid facts and evidence, set this work apart from others of its genre. The vision of Eritrea we long for after the fall of the Isaias regime is vividly depicted, capturing both its sorrows and its hopes. I thank you for your historic contribution and invite all those who wish Eritrea well and are eager to take action to join this endeavor.

– Kebreab Yimesghen, Consultant, Social Affairs, USA

Much of the existing discourse analyzes how Eritrea arrived at its current impasse. In this book, Semere Solomon moves beyond diagnosis to chart a way forward, outlining the core principles Eritrea must embrace to achieve prosperity and peaceful coexistence with its neighbors. The book’s distinctive strength lies in the author’s firsthand involvement during Eritrea’s most critical years, combined with his extensive experience in international development. Semere’s insight, urgency, and commitment make this work both timely and substantial.

– Abraham T. Zere, Former Voice of America’s Horn Team Lead; Multimedia Journalist, USA

To overcome Eritrea's deficiencies, the path to prosperity, as Semere demonstrates in this book, prioritizes the respect for human welfare. The vision of Eritrea being reborn as a nation where people live with dignity is a beautiful dream. However, realizing this requires addressing moral decay through a fundamental transformation. Semere shows how the experiences of other nations can liberate us from fear and stagnation. Through physical and intellectual engagement, this transformation can be the key to Eritrea's liberation.

– Tewolde Stefanos, Entrepreneur, USA

Semere Solomon’s new book aims to diagnose Eritrea’s political, social, economic, and geopolitical crises and proposes a comprehensive roadmap for national renewal. It is a timely addition to Eritrean literature on the transition to democracy and is worth reading. 

– Dr. Mohamed Kheir Omer, Writer and Researcher, Norway

Claiming that your esteemed book holds the key to addressing the challenges our country faces now and, in the future, would not be an exaggeration. This book also resonates with those who are struggling to find solutions to our current predicament and are tirelessly debating how to prepare a roadmap for the transition.

– Semere Fessahaye, Former Professor of Information Technology and Senior Information Technology Engineer, France

This book arrives at a crucial time, and its significance lies in its ability to spark discussions among Eritreans with diverse viewpoints, all of whom share a vision of a brighter future for their country. Beyond mere analysis, its clear ideas, roadmap, and the hope it instills convince me that it can make an invaluable contribution to establishing a stable, prosperous, and democratic Eritrea.

– Yusuf Hassen, Senior Civil Engineering Expert, Sweden

During a time of great uncertainty and crisis, this book serves as a beacon of hope. It dares to put forward the premise that sovereignty alone is not enough if it means sacrificing the Eritrean people’s dignity and welfare. His human-centered approach prioritizes self-determination as the path ahead for prosperity, which will allow those of us in exile to one day return and fulfill our beloved nation’s unrealized promises.

–       Aida Semere, Senior Program Manager - Health Tech Consulting, USA