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| Haile Selassie the First - May 14, 1964 |
We take great pleasure in witnessing the fulfilment of Our desire to
establish an organization which will award prizes to scholars who make
outstanding contributions to the material and intellectual growth of
Ethiopia, Africa and the world at large.
We have established this chartered and completely independent
organization by donating Our personal estates and appointing distinguished
officials as Trustees to ensure the promotion and encouragement of
activities and proficiencies of the Ethiopian people in the diversified fields
of Amharic Literature, Fine Arts, Agriculture, Industry, and Humanitarian
Activities.
Our desire to encourage outstanding contributions transcends the
boundaries of Our Empire. The advancement of Ethiopia is not Our sole
interest. The African Research Award and the Empress Menen Award are
therefore intended to provide strong incentives throughout the Continent of
Africa and the world at large.
The recognition of achievements of the highest calibre will not only
reward those deserving of awards but will also generate further creativity
and contributions.
Since the responsibilities assigned to this organization are of both national
and international interest and import, it is gratifying to hear that the Prize
Trust, new as it is, shows a promising future and that many nominations
and entries from the five continents have been received.
We express Our strong desire that Ethiopians, permanent residents in
Ethiopia, Africans throughout the continent, and scholars concerned with
Ethiopian studies and African research will increasingly avail themselves of
the opportunities We have offered by the establishment of the Prize Trust.
We look forward to the successful completion of your work this year and
the announcements of the award-winners for 1964.
We declare the office building open as of this date.
establish an organization which will award prizes to scholars who make
outstanding contributions to the material and intellectual growth of
Ethiopia, Africa and the world at large.
We have established this chartered and completely independent
organization by donating Our personal estates and appointing distinguished
officials as Trustees to ensure the promotion and encouragement of
activities and proficiencies of the Ethiopian people in the diversified fields
of Amharic Literature, Fine Arts, Agriculture, Industry, and Humanitarian
Activities.
Our desire to encourage outstanding contributions transcends the
boundaries of Our Empire. The advancement of Ethiopia is not Our sole
interest. The African Research Award and the Empress Menen Award are
therefore intended to provide strong incentives throughout the Continent of
Africa and the world at large.
The recognition of achievements of the highest calibre will not only
reward those deserving of awards but will also generate further creativity
and contributions.
Since the responsibilities assigned to this organization are of both national
and international interest and import, it is gratifying to hear that the Prize
Trust, new as it is, shows a promising future and that many nominations
and entries from the five continents have been received.
We express Our strong desire that Ethiopians, permanent residents in
Ethiopia, Africans throughout the continent, and scholars concerned with
Ethiopian studies and African research will increasingly avail themselves of
the opportunities We have offered by the establishment of the Prize Trust.
We look forward to the successful completion of your work this year and
the announcements of the award-winners for 1964.
We declare the office building open as of this date.
| Chapter XV |
| Opens Haile Selassie I Prize Trust May 14, 1964 |
| Culture |