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  • ETHIOPIA’S OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT PROCLAMATION3
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    26 Downloads   2016-02-19  

    WHEREAS, the Government’s commitment to create a favorable domestic condition for promoting employment opportunities for those who are able to work is intact, it has been found necessary to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians who are willing to take-up overseas employment in pursuance of their qualifications and ability;

  • A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
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    14 Downloads   2016-05-02  

    WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to establish one strong law enforcement public prosecution institution which can comprehensively protect public and government interest and deliver uniform, effective and efficient service;
    WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to re-organize institution which enforces rule of law and ensures that laws are properly organized and government works are conducted in accordance with the law;
    WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to organize public prosecution institution governed by professional, institutional and public accountability, that works with transparency, participation and serves with full institutional and professional independence and win public trust;
    NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia it is hereby proclaimed as follows:

  • MEDIA PROCLAMATION
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    10 Downloads   0.1 MB   2021-04-05  

    WHEREAS, there is a need to enact a law that accommodates the social, economic, political and technological developments in Ethiopia and fully enforce the right to freedom of expression and citizens‟ freedom of the media which is guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, as well as international human rights instruments which are binding on Ethiopia; WHEREAS, it is important to enact law to entertain the situation of the significance of freedom of expression and of the media in ensuring respect for fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, and aware that the media plays an irreplaceable role for the success of efforts towards building a democratic system in Ethiopia; WHEREAS, ensuring the expansion of media services that are accessible and of high quality enables to create an informed society, which is key to accelerate sustainable and holistic political, social and economic development; WHEREAS, by understanding the need to have a legal framework and system that ensure the media operate responsibly by respecting the public peace, security and competing rights and interests; NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows:

  • A STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION ENACTED TO COUNTER AND CONTROL THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AND MITIGATE ITS IMPACT
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    8 Downloads   0.7 MB   2020-04-16  

    Recognizing of the rapid global spread and substantial adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impossibility of curtailing its spread through the normal system of government; Since this pandemic is having a considerable negative impact in our country, to enable the expedient and coordinated implementation of measures necessary to minimize and counter the spread of the pandemic;

    Since it has become necessary to take various measures to counter and mitigate the humanitarian, social, economic and political damage being caused by the pandemic; To create public awareness about COVID-19 and strengthen precautionary measures by putting in place an enabling legal framework; In accordance with the FDRE Constitution Articles 77(10) and 93, this State of Emergency has been proclaimed.

  • HATE SPEECH AND DISINFORMATION PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION PROCLAMATION
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    8 Downloads   1.03 MB   2020-03-23  

    WHEREAS, it has become necessary to prevent and suppress by law the deliberate dissemination of hate speech and disinformation,

    COGNIZANT, of the threat hate speech and disinformation pose to social harmony, political stability, national unity, human dignity, diversity and equality,

    RECOGNIZING, that limitations on fundamental rights should be proportionate, narrowly tailored and prescribed by law in pursuit of aims that are legitimate in a democratic society,

    NOW THEREFORE, In accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows.

  • LABOUR PROCLAMATION
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    14 Downloads   0.1 MB   2019-09-05  

    WHERE AS, it is essential to ensure worker-employer relations are governed by basic principles of rights and obligations with a view to enabling workers and employers to secure durable industrial peace; sustainable productivity and competitiveness through cooperative engagement towards the all-round development of our country; WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to lay do wn a wo rking system that guarantees the rights of workers and employers to freely establish their respective associations and to engage, through their duly authorized representatives, in social dialogue and collective bargaining, as well as to draw up procedures for the expeditious settlement of labour disputes, which arise between them; WHEREAS, there is a need to create favorable environment for investment and achievement of national economic goals without scarifying fundamental workplace rights by laying down well considered labour administration; and determine the duties and responsibilities of governmental organs entrusted with the power to monitor labour conditions; occupational health and safety; and environmental protection together with bilateral and tripartite social dialogue mechanisms;political, economic and social policies of the Country; WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to reformulate the existing labour law with a view to attaining the aforementioned objectives and in accordance with the and in conformity with the international conventions and other legal commitments to which Ethiopia is a party;

  • A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ORANGS OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF EHTIOPIA
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    8 Downloads   1.24 MB   2018-11-29  

    WHEREAS, a government organization that allows the proper exercise of the constitutional powers and duties of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is necessary; WHEREAS, such government organization is essential for the success, sustainability and institutionalization of the reform underway in Ethiopia; WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to redefine the organization, powers and duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby Proclaimed as follows.

  • COUNCIL OF MINISTERS REGULATIONS NO. 4/1996 COUNCIL OF MINISTERS REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTAB,LISHMENT OF THE ETHIOPIAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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    4 Downloads   0.21 MB   1996-02-15  

    These Regulationsare issued by the Council of Ministers pursuant to Article 5 of the Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaProclamationNo.4/1995.

  • LABOUR PROCLAMATION
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    0 Downloads   0.1 MB   2019-09-05  

    WHERE AS, it is essential to ensure worker-employer relations are governed by basic principles of rights and obligations with a view to enabling workers and employers to secure durable industrial peace; sustainable productivity and competitiveness through cooperative engagement towards the all-round development of our country; WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to lay do wn a wo rking system that guarantees the rights of workers and employers to freely establish their respective associations and to engage, through their duly authorized representatives, in social dialogue and collective bargaining, as well as to draw up procedures for the expeditious settlement of labour disputes, which arise between them; WHEREAS, there is a need to create favorable environment for investment and achievement of national economic goals without scarifying fundamental workplace rights by laying down well considered labour administration; and determine the duties and responsibilities of governmental organs entrusted with the power to monitor labour conditions; occupational health and safety; and environmental protection together with bilateral and tripartite social dialogue mechanisms;political, economic and social policies of the Country; WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to reformulate the existing labour law with a view to attaining the aforementioned objectives and in accordance with the and in conformity with the international conventions and other legal commitments to which Ethiopia is a party;

  • A PROCLAMATION TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL AND FEDERALISM INDOCTRINATION CENTER
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    4 Downloads   0.1 MB   2019-04-09  

    WHEREAS, it has been found important to put in place a functional system to bridge the gap on Federalism and Constitutional Indoctrination through studies; WHEREAS, it has become necessary to create active and disciplined society equipped with constitutional culture through expanding and promoting the doctrine of Constitution and Federalism; NOW, THERE FORE, by the power given to the House of Peoples Representatives of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia as per Article 55 (1) of the Constitution ,it is here by proclaimed as follows፡