The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives has approved a draft proclamation to determine the names, structure, powers, and functions of federal government executive bodies. The approval was made during the House's first year of work, first special session, held on October 7, 2026. The draft proclamation aims to create a clear and effective organizational structure for executive bodies.
The Minister of State, Dr. Fikadu Tesema, who represented the government, stated that the draft proclamation plays a significant role in creating a clear organizational structure for ministries and affiliated institutions. He added that it will help to clarify the duties and responsibilities of these institutions. The government's representatives, Dr. Fikadu Tesema and Hana Araya Yesilasie, presented a report to the House on the importance and purpose of the draft proclamation.
The draft proclamation aims to address the limitations observed in government executive institutions over the past five years. It is expected to help ensure the respect of citizens' human and democratic rights, improve the people's standard of living, and enhance the service sector. According to the government, the draft proclamation has been thoroughly studied and consulted with ministries and affiliated institutions.
The draft proclamation will enable leaders to use government and public resources properly and create a significant capacity to make institutions' implementation more effective. Members of the House emphasized that some affiliated institutions need to be reorganized, taking into account their work characteristics and usefulness.
The House members also noted that creating a more efficient and effective organizational structure will help enhance the implementation capacity of institutions. They appreciated the significant role of the draft proclamation in achieving this goal. The special session of the House approved the draft proclamation, titled "Federal Government Executive Bodies' Names, Structure, Powers, and Functions Determination Draft Proclamation."
The approved draft proclamation, now known as Proclamation No. 1440/2019, aims to reorganize the federal government's executive bodies. The proclamation is expected to bring about significant changes in the structure and functioning of government institutions. The House's approval of the draft proclamation marks a crucial step towards implementing the reorganization.
The reorganization of executive bodies is expected to have a positive impact on the delivery of public services and the overall performance of government institutions. The implementation of the new organizational structure will be closely monitored to ensure its effectiveness. Key points:
Key points
- The Ethiopian parliament approves a draft proclamation to reorganize federal government executive bodies.
- The draft proclamation aims to create a clear and effective organizational structure for executive bodies.
- The reorganization is expected to improve the delivery of public services and the performance of government institutions.
