What the gentleman was saying was factually incorrect. I know we live in post-truth era, but I think it is still important to state the facts. The truth is always relevant.
በብሄር ተደራጅተው successful የሆኑ አገሮች አሉ - ፕሮፌሰር መሳይ ከበደ
In addition to
India and
Switzerland (examples mentioned by Prof Mesay), the
United Kingdom is another country asymmetrically decentralised on ethnic groups. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are actually locally known as "Nations". Collectively, they make up the UK. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own parliaments in charge of health, education and other budgets.
Culturally, the ethnic groups in UK are encouraged to maintain their ethnic heritages and culture. For example, the 4 nations compete independently in European and World football, rugby, athletics and other sports.
The British Pound Sterling
£ also has different images in circulation in England, Scotland and Norther Ireland to reflect their varied history and culture.
£20 English Pound
£20 Scottish Pound
£20 Northern Irish Pound
