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ØÁ‰L nU¶T Uz¤È

FEDERAL NEGARIT GAZETA
OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

xo‰ hùlt¾ ›mT qÜ_R 1 bxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK 12th Year No. 1ADDIS
xÄþS xbÆ HÄR 8 qN 09)(8 yÞZB twµ×C MKR b¤T «ÆqEnT ywÈ ABABA 17th November, 2005

¥WÅ CONTENTS

xêJ qÜ_R 4)&1/09)(8 ›.M Proclamation No.471 /2005

yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs
xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN oLÈN tGÆR lmwsN ywÈ of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
xêጅ……. gA 3¹þ2)&6 Proclamation …. Page 3276

xêJ qÜ_R 4)&1 /09)(8 PROCLAMATION NO. 471/2005.

yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE

DEFINITION OF POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN oLÈN tGÆR lmwsN EXECUTIVE ORGANS OF THE FEDERAL
ywÈ xêJ DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK WHEREAS, it is found necessary to redefine

xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN xdr©jT# oLÈN tGÆR the organization, powers and duties of the
Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic
XNdg mwsN xSf§gþ çñ bmgßቱ\
Republic of Ethiopia;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with

bxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK
Article 55 (1) of the Constitution, of the Federal
Þg mNGoT xNqA %5/1/ m¿rT y¸ktlW
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby
¬W©*L”” proclaimed as follows:
KFL xND PART ONE
« Q § § GENERAL

1. Short Title
1. xuR R:S
This Proclamation may be cited as the
YH xêJ “yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE
“Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive
¶pBlþK xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN oLÈN tGÆR Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of
lmwsN ywÈ xêጅ qÜ_R 4)&1/09)(8”È Ethiopia Proclamation No. 471/2005.”
tBlÖ lþ«qS YC§L””
2. Definitions
2. TRÙ»
In this Proclamation unless the context requires
bzþH xêJ WS_ yÝlù xgÆB l¤§ TRgùM otherwise “Regional State” means any State
y¸Ãs«W µLçn bStqR “KLL” ¥lT referred to under Article 47 of the Constitution
bÞg mNGotÜ xNqA $7 ytmlktW and includes the Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa
¥N¾WM KLL sþçN yxÄþS xbÆÂ yDÊÄê city administrations.
ktäC xStÄdéCN Y=M‰L””

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Unit Price Negarit G. P.O.Box 80001
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KFL hùlT
Sl«Q§Y ¸nþST„# Sl MKTL «Q§Y
¸nþST„Â Sl¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T
3. Sl«Q§Y ¸nþST„ oLÈNÂ tGÆR
yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK
«Q§Y ¸nþSTR oLÈNÂ tGÆR bÞg
mNGotÜ xNqA &4 ytmlktW YçÂL””
4. SlMKTL «Q§Y ¸nþST„ oLÈNÂ tGÆR
yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK
MKTL «Q§Y ¸nþSTR oLÈNÂ tGÆR
bÞg mNGotÜ xNqA &5 ytmlktW
YçÂL””
5. Sl¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T oLÈNÂ tGÆR
yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE ¶pBlþK
y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T oLÈNÂ tGÆR
bÞg mNGotÜ xNqA &7 ytmlktW
YçÂL””
6. y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T xƧT
1/ y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T y¸ktlùT xƧT
Yñ„¬L\
h) «Q§Y ¸nþSTR\
l) MKTL «Q§Y ¸nþSTR\
¼) bzþH xêJ xNqA 9 ytmlktÜTN
¸nþSt½éC y¸m„ ¸nþSTéC
m) b«Q§Y ¸nþST„ y¸syÑ l¤lÖC
ÆloLÈñC””
2/ bzþH xNqA N;ùS xNqA 1 /¼/ ytml
ktW ¥N¾WM ¸nþSTR bMKR b¤tÜ
SBsÆ §Y lþgŸ b¥YCLbT gþz¤ btlY
µLwkl bStqR b¹ùmT QD¸Ã ÃlW
¸nþSTR Áx¤¬ wYM MKTL ¸nþSTR
bMKR b¤tÜ SBsÆ §Y YútÍL””
7. y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T xƧT ySBsÆ on oR›T
1/ y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T#
h) y‰sù yWS_ dNB YñrêL\
l) bWS_ dNbù b¸wsnW m¿rT md
b¾Â xScµ*Y SBsÆãC ÃdRUL\
¼) MLxt gùÆx¤ y¸ñrW kxÆlÖcÜ
kG¥> b§Y sþgßù YçÂL\
Federal Negarit Gazeta No. 1 17th November, 20005 … page 3277
PART TWO
THE PRIME MINISTER, THE DEPUTY
PRIME MINISTER AND THE COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS
3. Powers and Duties of the Prime Minister
The powers and duties of the Prime Minister
of the Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia shall be as specified under Article 74
of the Constitution.
4. Powers and Duties of the Deputy Prime Minister
The powers and duties of the Deputy Prime
Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia shall be as specified under Article
75 of the Constitution.
5.Powers and Duties of the Council of Ministers
The powers and duties of the Council of
Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia shall be as specified under Article
77 of the Constitution.
6. Members of the Council of Ministers
1/ The Council of Ministers shall have the
following members:
a) the Prime Minister;
b) the Deputy Prime Minister,
c) Ministers heading the ministries
specified under article 9 hereunder;
d) other officials to be designated by the
Prime Minister.
2/ Where any minister referred to in Sub-
Article 1(c) of this Article cannot attend
the meeting of the Council,. the senior
minister of state or the vice minister of the
ministry shall, unless specific delegation
has been given, take part in the meeting of
the Council.
7. Meeting Procedure of the Council of Ministers
1/ The Council of Ministers shall:
a) have its own rules of procedure;
b) conduct ordinary and extraordinary
meetings in accordance with its rules
of procedure;
c) have a quorum where more than half
of its members are present;
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m) y¸ÃSt§LfW Wœn¤ btÆbr DMA d) pass decisions by consensus or,

YçÂL\ btÆbr DMA mwsN µLt failing that, by majority vote.
Òl bDMA BLÅ YwsÂL””

2/ «Q§Y ¸nþST„# 2/ The Prime Minister shall

h) y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T xƧT xjNÄ a) without prejudice to the rights of the
y¥SÃZ mB¬cW XNdt«bq çñ# members of the Council of Ministers
lMKR b¤tÜ bxjNÄ y¸qRbù to propose agenda items, determine
gùÄ×CN YwSÂL\ the agenda of the Council:
l) yMKR b¤tÜN SBsÆ Ym‰L\ b) preside over the meetings of the
Council;
c) adjourn the meetings of the Council
¼) lMKR b¤tÜ bxjNÄ yqrb gùÄY
under circumstances where he finds it
b¸mlktW yMKR b¤tÜ ÷¸t½
necessary to refer a case, included in
m¬yT y¸ÃSfLgW çñ µgßW
the Council’s agenda, to the relevant
SBsÆWN ll¤§ gþz¤ ÃSt§LÍL”” committee of the Council;
3/ «Q§Y ¸nþST„ b¥YñRbT gþz¤ 3/ In the absence of the Prime Minister, the
MKTL «Q§Y ¸nþST„ yMKR b¤tÜN Deputy Prime Minister shall preside over
SBsÆ Ym‰L”” the meetings of the Council.
8. yMKR b¤tÜ Ì¸ ÷¸t½ãC 8. Standing Committees of the Council

1/ y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T oLÈNÂ tGÆ„N 1/ The Council of Ministers may, with a view
lmwÈT YrÄW zND yMKR b¤tÜ to exercising its powers and duties, have
xƧT y¸gßùÆcW L† L† ̸ various standing committees comprising
÷¸t½ãC lþñ„T YC§L”” of its members.

2/ y̸ ÷¸t½ãC oLÈN tGÆR bMKR 2/ The powers and duties of standing
b¤tÜ yWS_ dNB YwsÂL”” committees shall be defined in the
manuals of the Council.
KFL ƒST
Sl¸nþSt½éC PART THREE
MINISTRIES

9. mÌÌM 9. Establishment

y¸ktlùT ¸nþSt½éC bzþH xêJ tÌqÜmêL\ The following Ministries are hereby established:

1/ yxQM GNƬ ¸nþSt½R\ 1/ the Ministry of Capacity Building;

2/ yTMHRT ¸nþSt½R\ 2/ the Ministry of Education;
3/ yNGDÂ xþNÇST¶ ¸nþSt½R\ 3/ the Ministry of Trade and Industry;
4/ yGBRÂÂ g«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R\ 4/ the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development
5/ yT‰NS±RT mg¾ ¸nþSt½R\ 5/ the Ministry of Transport and
Communicationsns;
6/ yo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R\ 6/ the Ministry of Works and Urban
Developments;
7/ ygNzB yxþ÷ñ¸ L¥T ¸nþSt½R\ 7/ the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Development;
8/ ygbþãC ¸nþSt½R\ 8/ the Ministry of Revenue;
9/ yØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R\ 9/ the Ministry of Federal Affairs;
0/ y«¤Â _bÝ ¸nþSt½R\ 10/ the Ministry of Health;
01/ yFTÞ ¸nþSt½R\ 11/ the Ministry of Justice;
02/ yxgR mk§kà ¸nþSt½R\ 12/ the Ministry of National Defense;
03/ yWu gùÄY ¸nþSt½R\ 13/ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
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04/ y¥S¬wqEÃ ¸nþSt½R\ 14/ the Ministry of Information;

05/ yW¦ hBT ¸nþSt½R\ 15/ the Ministry of Water Resources;
06/ ywÈèCÂ S±RT ¸nþSt½R\ 16/ the Ministry of Youth and Sports;
07/ ys¤èC gùÄY ¸nþSt½R\ 17/ the Ministry of Women’s Affairs;
08/ yÆHL tܶZM ¸nþSt½R\ 18/ the Ministry of Culture and Tourism;
09/ y¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ ¸nþSt½R\ 19/ the Ministry of Mines and Energy;
@/ y¿‰t¾Â ¥~b‰êE gùÄY ¸nþSt½R\ 20/ the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

0. y¸nþSt½éC ywL oLÈN tGÆR 10. Common Powers and Duties of Ministries

XÃNÄNÇ ¸nþSt½R# Each Ministry shall:

1/ bo‰W mSK# 1/ in its field of activity;

h) ±lþsþãCNÂ Þ¯CN ÃmnÅL# a) initiate policies and laws, prepare

:QDÂ bjT ÃzU©L# sþfqDM plans and budgets, and upon approval
implement same:
bo‰ §Y ÃW§L\
b) ensure the enforcement of federal
l) yØd‰L mNGotÜ Þ¯C bo‰ §Y
laws;
mê§cWN ÃrUGÈL\
c) undertake study and research; collect,
¼) y_ÂTÂ MRMR tGÆéCN ÃkÂWÂL\
compile and disseminate information;
mr©ãCN YsbSÆL# ÃqnÆB‰L#
Ãs‰ÅL\ d) provide assistance and advice to
m) lKLlÖC XNÄSf§gþntÜ DUFÂ Regional States, as necessary;
MKR YsÈL\ e) enter into contracts and international
agreements in accordance with the
¿) bÞG m¿rT WlÖCNÂ ›lM xqF
law;
SMMnèCN ÃdRUL\
2/ direct and coordinate the performances of the
2/ b¥Ì̸à ޯÒcW wYM bzþH xêJ executive organs made accountable to it under
xNqA #3 t«¶ ytdrgùlTN xSfÚ¸ the laws establishing them or under Article 33
xµ§T xfÚ™M bb§YnT Ym‰L# ÃS of this Proclamation; review the organizational
tÆB‰L\ xdr©jèÒcWN XNÄþhùM structures as well as the work programs and
yo‰ PéG‰äÒcWN mRMé l¸ budgets of the executive organs and approve
mlktW ymNGoT xµL XNÄþqRbù their submission to the appropriate government
organs;
YwSÂL\
3/ supervise the public enterprises, made
3/ t«¶ ytdrgùlTN ymNGoT yL¥T
accountable to it, in accordance with the
DRJèC bmNGoT yL¥T DRJèC Public Enterprises Proclamation No.
xêJ qÜ_R @5/09)
*4 m¿rT YöÈ« 25/1992, and ensure that they operate as
‰L# yL¥T xUi çnW mo‰¬ development catalysts;
cWNM ÃrUGÈL\
4/ exercise the powers and duties given to it
4/ bzþH xêJÂ bl¤lÖC Þ¯C yts«ùTN under this Proclamation and other laws;
oLÈNÂ tGÆéC bo‰ §Y ÃW§L\
5/ submit periodic performance reports to the
5/ Slo‰W KNên¤ bywQtÜ l«Q§Y Prime Minister and the Council of
¸nþST„Â l¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T Ministers.
¶±RT ÃqRÆL””

01. y¸nþSTéC t«¶nT `§ðnT 11. Accountability and Responsibility of Ministers

XÃNÄNÇ ¸nþSTR# Each Minister shall:

1/ t«¶ntÜ l«Q§Y ¸nþST„ l¸nþS 1/ be accountable to the Prime Minister and

TéC MKR b¤T YçÂL\ the Council of Ministers;
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2/ y¸m‰WN ¸nþSt½R YwK§L# oLÈ 2/ represent and exercise the powers and
NÂ tGÆ„N o‰ §Y ÃW§L\ duties of the Ministry he is heading;

3/ l¸nþSt½„ btfqdW bjT yo‰ 3/ effect payments in accordance with the

PéG‰M m¿rT gNzB wÀ budget and work programs approved for
ÃdRUL\ the ministry;

4/ b¸nþSt½„ WS_ yxfÚ™M xm‰R 4/ ensure the implementation of performance

oR›T tGƉêE mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL”” management system within the ministry.

02. y¸nþSTR Áx¤¬ãC yMKTL ¸nþSTéC 12. Accountability and Responsibility of Ministers of
t«¶nT `§ðnT State and Vice Ministers.

1/ Each minister of state or vice minister of a

1/ yXÃNÄNÇ ¸nþSt½R ¸nþSTR Áx¤¬
ministry shall be accountable to the
wYM MKTL ¸nþSt½R t«¶ntÜ
minister and shall carry out the
l¸nþST„ çñ tlYtW y¸s«ùTN
responsibilities specifically entrusted to
tGÆéC ÃkÂWÂL””
him.
2/ ¸nþST„ b¥YñRbT gþz¤ btlY 2/ The senior minister of state or vice minister
µLwkl bStqR b¹ùmT QD¸Ã ÃlW of a ministry shall, unless the minister has
¸nþSTR Áx¤¬ wYM MKTL given specific delegation, act on behalf of
¸nþSTR tKèT Ys‰L”” the minister in his absence.
03. yxQM GNƬ ¸nþSt½R 13. The Ministry of Capacity Building
yxQM GNƬ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT The Ministry of Capacity Building shall have
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ the powers and duties to:

1/ yxg¶tÜN yrJM gþz¤ yL¥T xQÈÅ 1/ undertake studies, on the basis of the
msrT b¥DrG bygþz¤W y¸¬† country’s long term development
yxQM KFtèCN b¥_ÂT YlÃL\ directions, to identify capacity gaps that
may be observed from time to time;

2/ xSf§gþ y¥ššÃ PéG‰äC PéjK 2/ ensure the integrated formulation and

èC btqÂj hùn¤¬ mqrÚcWN mt coordinated implementation of the
Gb‰cWN ÃrUGÈL\ necessary reform programs and projects;

3/ L† L† y¥ššÃ PéG‰äCN W«¤¬¥ 3/ establish a general monitoring and

l¥DrG y¸ÃSCL x«Ý§Y yKTT evaluation system to ensure the
LÂ yGMg¥ oR›T YzrUL\ effectiveness of various reform programs;

4/ yxQM mgNbþÃ xQäC XNÄþgnbùÂ 4/ cause the creation and optimum utilization
b¸gÆ _QM §Y XNÄþWlù ÃdRUL\ of capacity building capabilities;

5/ bØÁ‰L sþvþL sRvþsù WS_ zmÂêE 5/ ensure the establishment and proper
ytৠysW hBT xm‰R oR›T implementation of modern and
mzRUtÜNÂ btGÆR §Y mêlùN comprehensive system for human resource
ÃrUGÈL\ management within the federal civil
service;

6/ yxþNæR»>N ÷Ñnþk¤>N t½KñlÖ©þ 6/ ensure the creation of conducive conditions

x«ÝqM y¸SÍÍbT y¸«ÂkRbT for expanded and strengthened utilization
hùn¤¬ mmÒctÜN ÃrUGÈL”” of information and communication
technology.
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04. yTMHRT ¸nþSt½R 14. The Ministry of Education

yTMHRT ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ The Ministry of Education shall have the
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ powers and duties to:

1/ yTMHRTÂ oL«Â S¬NÄRD ÃwÈL\ 1/ set education and training standards, and
o‰ §Y mêlùNM ÃrUGÈL\ ensure the implementation of same;

2/ yzþH xNqA N;ùS xNqA /1/ x«Ý§Y 2/ without prejudice to the generality of
xnUgR XNdt«bq çñ# Sub-Article (1) of this Article,

h) x«Ý§Y yoR›t TMHRT ¥XqF a) formulate a general framework of

ÃzU©L\ curricula for education;
b) set minimum educational qualific-
l) lxNd¾Â hùlt¾ dr© mMH‰N
ation requirements for primary and
xnSt¾WN yTMHRT BÝT
secondary school teachers;
mlkþÃ ÃwÈL\
c) set standards for vocational and
¼) bÑÃÂ t½KnþK zRF yÑÃ oL«Â
technical training and certification;
dr©Â yBÝT ¥rUgÅ dr©
ÃwÈL\ d) set minimum standards for higher
m) ykFt¾ TMHRT tÌ¥T lþÃàlù education institution.
y¸gÆcWN xnSt¾WN dr©
ÃwÈL\
3/ establish, expand and accredit higher
3/ ykFt¾ TMHRT tÌ¥TN ÃÌqÜ¥L# education institutions; and ensure that
ÃSÍÍL# XWQÂ YsÈL\ _‰TÂ they offer quality and relevant
xGÆBnT ÃlW TMHRT mS«¬cWN education;
YöÈ«‰L\
4/ undertake national popularization
4/ TMHRT oL«ÂN btmlkt xg‰êE programs on education and training.
yxÞZïት tGÆéCN ÃkÂWÂL””

05. yNGDÂ xþNÇST¶ ¸nþSt½R 15. The Ministry of Trade and Industry

yNGDÂ xþNÇST¶ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT The Ministry of Trade and Industry shall
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ have the powers and duties to:

1/ NGD# xþNÇST¶Â xþNvSTmNT 1/ promote the expansion of trade, industry

XNÄþSÍÍ ÃdRUL\ and investment;

2/ yxg¶tÜ ywÀ NGD y¸SÍÍbTNÂ 2/ create conducive conditions for the

y¸«ÂkRbTN hùn¤¬ ÃmÒÒL\ promotion and development of the
country’s export trade;
3/ yxg¶tÜN yWu NGD GNßùnèC
ëÂK‰L\ yNGD # ywdB 3/ strengthen the country’s foreign trade
yT‰NzþT xgLGlÖT SMMnèCN relations and negotiate and implement
Yd‰d‰L# ÃSfA¥L\ trade, port and transit agreements;

4/ yxgR WS_ NGDN l¥SÍÍTÂ 4/ maintain efficient marketing systems

l¥«ÂkR qLÈÍ yGBYT oR›T and fair trade practices to promote and
tgbþ yNGD x¿‰R XNÄþsFN develop domestic trade;
ÃdRUL\

5/ xGÆB ƧcW Þ¯C m¿rT yNGD 5/ provide business registration and licensing
MZgÆÂ fÝD xgLGlÖèCN YsÈL# services and regulate same in
YöÈ«‰L\ accordance with the relevant laws;
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6/ yêU qÜ__R lþdrGÆcW y¸gbù 6/ undertake and submit to the Council of

m¿r¬êE yNGD :ÝãCN Ministers price studies relating to basic
xgLGlÖèCN êU Xë l¸nþSTéC commodities and services that have to
MKR b¤T ÃqRÆL sþfqÇM be under price control and, upon
tGƉêEn¬cWN Yk¬t§L\ approval, follow up the implementation
of same;
7/ yxþNÇST¶ L¥TN l¥Í«N
y¸ÃSClù ytmÒcÜ hùn¤¬ãC 7/ create conducive conditions for the
XNÄþf«„ ÃdRUL\ acceleration of industrial development;

8/ ST‰t½©þÃêE TkùrT l¸sÈcW 8/ provide support to industries considered

xþNÇST¶ãC DUF YsÈL\ to be of strategic importance;

9/ y_ÝQN yxnSt¾ NGD o‰ãC 9/ promote the expansion of micro and

L¥T XNÄþSÍÍ ÃdRUL\ small enterprises;

0/ ymNGoT yL¥T DRJèC 10/ ensure the strengthening and privatiz-

ation of public enterprises;
XNÄþ«Âk„Â wd GL Yø¬ XNÄþ²w„
ÃdRUL\
11/ ensure the proper provision of quality
01/ y_‰TÂ dr©ãC MdÆ xgLGlÖT
and standardization service;
bxGÆbù XNÄþs_ mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL\
12/ encourage the establishment of chambers
02/ yNGD yzRF ¥~b‰T MKR b¤èC of commerce and sectoral associations
XNÄþhùM bxþNÇST¶ mSK y¸d‰° as well as professional associations in
yÑà ¥~b‰T XNÄþÌÌÑ Ãbr¬¬L# the industrial sector and strengthen
ytÌÌÑTNM XNÄþ«Âk„ ÃdRUL\ those already existing;
03/ lxgR WS_Â lWu xþNvSTmNT 13/ create enabling environment for
McÜ hùn¤¬ãCN Yf_‰L\ domestic and foreign investment;

04/ lxþNvStéC ytq§«f xgLGlÖT 14/ facilitate the provision of efficient one-
lmS«T XNÄþÒL hùlùM xgLGlÖèC stop-shop service to investors.
bxND ¥:kL y¸s«ùbTN hùn¤¬
ÃmÒÒL””
16. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
06. yGBRÂÂ g«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R Development

1/ yGBRÂÂ g«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R 1/ The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural

y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ tGÆéC Development shall have the powers and
Yñ„¬L\ duties to:

h) yGBRÂWN zRF MR¬¥nT a) promote the expansion extension

l¥ššL lxRî xd„ lxRBè and training services provided to
xd„ XNÄþhùM lGL Æl¦BtÜ peasants and pastoralists as well as
y¸s«ù yx¤KSt½N>NÂ yoL«Â private investors to improve the
xgLGlÖèC XNÄþSÍû ÃdRUL\ productivity of the agricultural
sector;
l) wd hgR b¸gbùTM çn khgR b) conduct quarantine on plants,
b¸w«ùT :AêT# xZR:T# seeds, animals and animal
XNሰúTÂ yXNsúT têAå §Y products brought into and taken
out of the country;
yµ*‰NtEN qÜ__R ÃdRUL\
c) control the outbreak of animal and
¼) yXNsúT y:AêT b>¬ãC wrR
plant diseases and migratory pests;
>ŸN t²¥C tÆ×CN Yk§k§L\
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m) ytf_é hBT bz§qE yGBRÂ d) devise and facilitate the implem-

L¥T y¸«bQbTN y¸l¥bTN entation of a strategy for natural
SLT YqYúL# tGƉêE y¸çN resources protection through
bTN hùn¤¬ ÃmÒÒL\ sustained agricultural development;
¿) yGBRÂ GB›T xQRïT# oRu e) build capacity for the supply,
TÂ GBYT xQMN YgnÆL# distribution and marketing of
xQRïtÜN ÃrUGÈL\ agricultural inputs, and ensure the
r) yGBR L¥tÜN gbà mR b¥DrG supply of same;
lGBRÂ MRèC ywÀ gbÃN f) ensure the creation of export market
l¥rUg_ twÄĶ yGBYT for agricultural products through
oR›T mf«„N ÃrUGÈL\ market led agricultural
development and competitive
marketing system;
s) yMGB êSTÂ PéG‰M mtGb
g) ensure the implementation of the
„NÂ yxdU mk§kLÂ ZG°nT
food security program and the
o‰ãC b¸gÆ XNÄþkÂwnù
proper carrying out of disaster
mdrUcWN ÃrUGÈL\ prevention and preparedness
activities;
¹) k¸mlk¬cW xµ§T UR bmtÆ h) in cooperation with the concerned
bR yg«R m¿rt L¥T xgLGlÖ organs, create conducive
èC XNÄþSÍû hùn¤¬ãCN ÃmÒ conditions for the expansion of
ÒL\ rural development infrastructure;
q) y~BrT o‰ ¥~b‰T y¸SÍûb i) ensure the creation of enabling
TÂ yBDR xgLGlÖèC lxRîxd environment for the expansion of
éCÂ lxrBè xdéC y¸qRbùbT cooperatives and the provision of
hùn¤¬ mmÒctÜN ÃrUGÈL\ credit facilities to peasants and
pastoralists;
b) bGBRÂ MRT §Y tI:ñ j) monitor events affecting agricult-
y¸ÃSkTlù wQ¬êE hùn¤¬ãCN ural production and set up an early
Yk¬t§L\ yQD¸Ã ¥S«NqqEà warning system;
oR›T YzrUL\
t) yGBR L¥TN l¥Í«N yg«R k) establish and direct training est-
t½KñlÖ©þN l¥ššL y¸rÇ y¥s ablishments that assist the accel-
L«¾ tÌäCNÂ ¥:klÖCN ÃÌqÜ eration of agricultural develop-
¥L# Ym‰L\ pment and the improvement of
rural technology;
c) yGBRÂ MRMRÂ yBZh ÞYwT l) ensure the proper carrying out of
_bÝ o‰ãC bxGÆbù XNÄþkÂwnù agricultural research and
mdrUcWN ÃrUGÈL”” conservation of biodiversity.

2/ bo‰ §Y Ælù yl¤lÖC Þ¯C DNUg¤ãC 2/ The powers and duties given to the Ministry of
lGBRÂ ¸nþSt½RÂ lg«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R Agriculture and the Ministry of Rural
ts_tW ynb„ oLÈNÂ tGÆéC# bùÂ Development by the provisions of other laws,
currently in force, the powers and duties which
wd Wu lm§K y¸ÃSCL yMSKR
were given to the Coffee and Tea Authority
wrqT SlmS«T bxêJ qÜ_R
under Article 5(6) of Proclamation No.
1)06/!9)*7 xNqA 5/6/ lbùÂÂ šY
116/1995 with regard to the issuance of coffee
ÆloLÈN ts_tW ynb„ oLÈNÂ
export authorization certificate, the powers and
tGÆéC# b¥Äb¶Ã ¥MrT NGD xêJ
duties given to the National Agricultural Input
qÜ_R 1)#7/09)(1# b:IêT zR xêJ
Authority under the Fertilizer Manufacturing
qÜ_R 2)6/!9)(2 XÂ bxêJ qÜ_R and Trade Proclamation No. 137/1998, the
*8/09)(4 xNqA 02 lB¼¤‰êE yGBRÂ
2) Seed Proclamation No. 206/2000 and Article
GB›T ÆloLÈN ts_tW ynb„ oLÈNÂ 12 of Proclamation No. 288/2002 and the
tGÆéC XNÄþhùM b:Ý drsŸ oR›T powers and duties vested in the Ministry of
xêJ qÜ_R 3)&2/09)(6 lNGDÂ xþNÇS Trade and Industry under the Proclamation to
T¶ ¸nþSt½R kts«W oLÈNÂ tGÆR Provide for a Warehouse Receipts System No.
WS_ yGBRÂ MRèCN y¸mlktW bzþH 372/2003 with respect to agricultural products
xêJ lGBRÂÂ yg«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R are hereby given to the Ministry of Agriculture
ts_têL”” and Rural Development.
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07. yT‰NS±RT mg¾ ¸nþSt½R
yT‰NS±RT mg¾ ¸nþSt½R
lùT oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
1/ yT‰NS±RT ymg¾
XNÄþSÍû ÃdRUL\
2/ yT‰NS±RT ymg¾ xgLGlÖèC
xQRïT yhg¶tÜN yL¥T ST‰ቴ©þ
btৠhùn¤¬ XNÄþÃglGL ytmÈ«n
KL§êE oRuT XNÄþñrW mdrgùN
ÃrUGÈL\
3/ yT‰NS±RT ymg¾ xgLGlÖèC
xQRïT btqÂj mNgD XNÄþf™M
mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL\
4/ yT‰NS±RT ymg¾ xgLGlÖèC
xSt¥¥ŸÂ dHNn¬cW yt«bq
mçnùN l¥rUg_ y¸ÃSCL yqÜ__R
oR›T XNÄþzrUÂ o‰ §Y XNÄþWL
ÃdRUL\
5/ yÆHRÂ yT‰NzþT xgLGlÖèCN
YöÈ«‰L\
6/ yxþT×-JbùtE MDR ÆbùR DRJTN
yo‰ XNQSÝs¤ãC bhùltÜ xgéC
mµkL btdrgW SMMnT m¿rT
Yk¬t§L””
08. yo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R
1/ yo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R y¸kt
lùT oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
h) lÄþ²YN l÷NST‰K>N o‰ãC
dr© ÃwÈL# tGƉêEn¬cWN
Yk¬t§L# YöÈ«‰L\
l) bØÁ‰L mNGoT bjT l¸¿„
y÷NST‰K>N o‰ãC Äþ²YñCÂ
y÷NST‰K>N o‰ WlÖC XNÄþz
U° ÃdRUL\
¼) bØÁ‰L mNGoT y¸kÂwN y÷N
ST‰K>N o‰ btgÆlT WL m¿
rT y_‰T dr©W# ygþz¤Â yêU
gdbù t«Bö m¿‰tÜN l¥rUg_
y¸ÃSCL qÜ__R XNÄþñR
ÃdRUL# bb§YnTM YöÈ«‰L\
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17. The Ministry of Transport and Communications
y¸kt The Ministry of Transport and Communi-
cations shall have the powers and duties to
xgLGlÖèC 1/ promote the expansion of transport and
communication services;
2/ ensure that the provisions of transport
and communication services are in line
with the country’s development strategy
and meet the requirements of equitable
regional distribution;
3/ ensure the integrated provision of
transport and communication services;
4/ cause the formulation and implementation
of regulatory frameworks to ensure the
provision of reliable and safe transport
and communication services;
5/ regulate maritime and transit services;
6/ follow up the activities of the Ethio-
Djibouti Railways in accordance with
the agreements concluded between the
two countries.
18. The Ministry of Works and Urban Development
1/ The Ministry of Works and Urban
Development shall have the powers and
duties to:
a) set standards for design and
construction works, and follow up
and supervise the implementation
of same;
b) ensure the preparation of designs
and contract documents for
construction works financed by the
Federal Government;
c) cause the supervision of and inspect
the execution of construction works
financed by the Federal Govern-
ment to ensure their conformity
with the quality standards, time
limits and cost as provided in their
contracts;
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m) m¼NÄþîCNÂ xRKt½KèCN YmzG d) register and issue certificates of

ÆL# yÑÃ ClÖ¬ ¥rUgÅ yMS professional competence to
KR wrqT YsÈL\ yo‰ t̉ engineers and architects; determine
ôCN yx¥µ¶ãCN dr© Yw the grades of contractors and
SÂL# kxND b§Y bçnù KLlÖC consultants, and issue certificates of
WS_ mo‰T l¸Clù yo‰ competence to those operating in
t̉ôC x¥µ¶ãC yBÝT more than one Regional State;
¥rUgÅ yMSKR wrqT YsÈL\

¿) bxgR WS_ y¸mrtÜ y÷NST e) undertake research for improving

‰K>N :ÝãCN ›YnTÂ _‰T the types and qualities of local
l¥ššL y¸rÄ MRMR õ£ÄL\ construction materials;

r) yØÁ‰L mNgìC bxGÆbù

f) ensure the proper construction and
XNÄþgnbùÂ dHNn¬cW XNÄþ«bQ
maintenance of federal roads and
mdrgùN XNÄþhùM ymNgD fND
the proper utilization of the road
bxGÆbù b_QM §Y XNÄþWL
fund;
mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL\
g) undertake studies relating to
s) xk¬tMN b¸mlkT _ÂT urbanization, and set criteria for
õ£ÄL# yktäCN dr© mmz¾ grading urban centers;
ÃwÈL\
h) undertake studies for setting general
¹) ykt¥ nê¶W ÞZB kxQÑ UR directions for urban dwellers to
ytmÈ«n mñ¶Ã b¤T XNÄþ¿‰ build dwelling houses compatible
x«Ý§Y xQÈÅ lmqyS y¸Ã with their own means; provide
SClù _ÂèCN õ£ÄL\ ltGƉêEn capacity building support to urban
¬cWM lktäC yxQM GNƬ centers for the implementation of
DUF YsÈL\ same;

q) ykt¥ L¥T o‰ kDHnT Qnú i) undertake studies for the integration

UR ytqÂj XNÄþçN _ÂèCN of urban development with poverty
õ£ÄL\ ltGƉêEn¬cWM DUF reduction activities, and support the
YsÈL\ implementation of same;

b) ktäC yxµÆbþÃcW yL¥T j) provide all-round and coordinated

¥:kL XNÄþçnù hùlgBÂ ytqÂj support to urban centers to make
DUF YsÈL\ them development centers capable
of influencing their surroundings;
t) ktäC yxgLGlÖT xsÈÈcWN k) provide capacity building support to
XNÄþÚ>lù yxQM GNƬ Xg² urban centers for improving their
ÃdRUL\ xSf§gþ çñ sþgŸ service delivery; and where
bktäC L¥T mSK y¥¿L«¾Â necessary, establish training and
yMRMR tÌäCN ÃÌqÜ¥L\ research institutions in the field of
urban development;
l) in cooperation with Regional
c) kKLlÖC UR bmtÆbR yktäC
States, undertake studies for the
L¥T kg«R L¥T UR btqÂj
integration of urban and rural
mNgD y¸kÂwNbTN hùn¤¬
development activities; assist and
b¸mlkT _ÂT ÃdRUL\ tGÆ
follow up the implementation of
‰êE XNÄþçN ÃG²L\ xfÚ™ÑNM same;
Yk¬t§L\
m) follow up the activities of the city
~) lØÁ‰L mNGoT t«¶ yçnù administration accountable to the
ykt¥ xStÄdéCN yo‰ XNQS Federal Government;
Ýs¤ãC Yk¬t§L\
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n) ll¤§ ymNGoT xµL bÞG n) without prejudice to the powers

yts«W oLÈN XNdt«bq çñ# given by law to any other
bØÁ‰L mNGoT Ælb¤TnT oR government organ, ensure the
y¸gßù b¤èC xStÄdR bxGÆbù proper administration of houses
XNÄþkÂwN mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL\ owned by the Federal Government;

ß) xSf§gþ çñ sþgŸ koLÈnù bkðL o) delegate part of its powers to other

ll¤§ yØÁ‰L mNGoT xµL federal government organs as
bWKLÂ mS«T YC§L”” deemed necessary.

2/ bo‰ §Y Ælù yl¤lÖC Þ¯C DNUg¤ãC 2/ The powers and duties given to the
ykt¥ L¥T zRFN b¸mlkT Ministry of Federal Affairs, with respect
lØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R ts_tW to urban development sector, by the
provisions of other laws, currently in
ynb„ oLÈNÂ tGÆéC bzþH xêJ
force, are hereby given to the Ministry
lo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R
of Works and Urban Development.
ts_têL””
19. The Ministry of Finance and Economic
09. ygNzB yxþ÷ñ¸ L¥T ¸nþSt½R Development

ygNzB yxþ÷ñ¸ L¥T ¸nþSt½R The Ministry of Finance and Economic

y¸ktlùT oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ Development shall have the powers and duties to:

1/ yØÁ‰L mNGotÜN yL¥T :QD 1/ establish a system for the preparation of

xzg©jT oR›T YzrUL# XQÇNM development plan of the Federal
Government; prepare the plan in cooperation
y¸mlk¬cWN xµ§T xStÆBé
with concerned organs and follow up
ÃzU©L# tGƉêEntÜNM Yk¬t§L\ implementation of same;

2/ yØÁ‰L mNGotÜN ybjT# y£úB 2/ establish systems of budgeting,

xÃÃZ# yKFàyWS_ åÄþT oR›T accounting, disbursement and internal
YzrUL# bo‰ §Y mêlùN audit for the Federal Government, and
Yk¬t§L\ follow up implementation of same;

3/ yØÁ‰L mNGotÜN bjT ÃzU©L# 3/ prepare the Federal Government budget

xfÚ™ÑN Yk¬t§L\ and follow up implementation of same;

4/ yØÁ‰L mNGotÜN yGi yNBrT 4/ establish a system of procurement and

xStÄdR oR›T YzrUL# bo‰ §Y property administration for the Federal
mêlùN YöÈ«‰L\ Government, and supervise the implement
ation of same;
5/ yWu yL¥T :RĬ BDR ÃsÆS
5/ mobilize, negotiate and sign foreign
ÆL# Yd‰d‰L# YfR¥L# xfÚ™ÑN
development aid and loans, and follow
Yk¬t§L\
up implementation of same;
6/ yØÁ‰L mNGoTN yÍYÂNS KNWNÂ
6/ submit, annually and whenever necessary,
ygNzB Yø¬ y¸ÃúY «Q§§ mGlÅ to the Council of Ministers general
by›mtÜÂ ÆSflg gþz¤ l¸nþSTéC reports on the financial performance and
MKR b¤T ÃqRÆL\ status of the Federal Government;
7/ bl¤§ yØÁ‰L mNGoT xµL Yø¬
7/ administer property of the Federal
oR ÃLêlN yØÁ‰L mNGoT
Government which is under the
NBrT ÃStÄD‰L\
possession of any other organ of the
Federal Government;
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8/ yØÁ‰L mNGoT xKsþ×ñCN# y¸t 8/ be the repository of and safeguard the

§lûÂ y¥Yt§lû ygNzb snìCNÂ Federal Government’s shares,
l¤lÖC tmúúY tq¥u ygNzB negotiable and non-negotiable
hBèCN YY²L\ Y«BÝL\ instruments and other similar financial
assets;
9/ yØÁ‰L mNGoTN yL¥T :QìC
xfÚ™M YgmG¥L\ yKLlÖCN yL¥T 9/ evaluate the performance of development
xfÚ™M b_Qlù y¸ÃµTT hg‰êE plans of the Federal Government;
yL¥T :QìC xfÚ™M ›m¬êE prepare and submit to the Council of
¶±RT xzUJè l¸nþSTéC MKR Ministers annual national reports
b¤T ÃqRÆL\ incorporating summarized reports of
Regional States;
0/ yØÁ‰lù mNGoT y¸tÄdRbTN
btlYM y¬KSÂ yqr_ m¿rT yçn 10/ initiate fiscal policy of the Federal
yÍYÂNS ±lþsþ ÃmnÅL\ Government that particularly serves as a
basis for taxes and duties;
01/ yxg¶tÜN yon ÞZB ±lþsþ ÃzU©L#
11/ formulate the population policy of the
sþfqDM xfÚ™ÑN Yk¬t§L#
country and, upon approval follow up,
ÃStÆB‰L# YöÈ«‰L\
co-ordinate and supervise its
implementation;
02/ yµR¬Â y¥:k§êE S¬TStEKS o‰ãC
bxGÆbù XNÄþkÂwnù mdrUcWN
12/ ensure the proper carrying out of
ÃrUGÈL”” activities relating to mapping and
central statistics
@. ygbþãC ¸nþSt½R 20. The Ministry of Revenue
ygbþãC ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ The Ministry of Revenue shall have the
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ powers and duties to:

1/ zmÂêE y¬KS xStÄdR oR›T

Ym¿R¬L# bxGÆbù tGƉêE XNÄþçN 1/ establish and ensure the proper
mdrgùNM ÃrUGÈL\ implementation of a modern tax
administration system;
2/ ygbþ sBúbþ mo¶Ã b¤èCN xfÚ™M
b¥StÆbR bmöÈ«R yØÁ‰L 2/coordinate and supervise the performances
mNGoT gbþ bTKKLÂ bwQtÜ of revenue collecting agencies for
XNÄþsbsB ÃdRUL\ proper and timely collection of federal
government revenue;
3/ xþNvSTmNTN l¥br¬¬T lÆl¦B
èC yts«ù y¬KSÂ qr_ nÉ mBèCN 3/ enforce tax and duty exemption incentives
ÃSfA¥L\ given to investors;

4/ ¬KS k͆ ÞBrtsB GÁ¬WN bfÝ 4/ cause the preparation and implementation
dŸnT ymwÈT ÆHLN ¥ÄbR y¸ÃS of educational programs designed to
ClùT TMHR¬êE PéG‰äC XNÄþqr promote the culture of voluntary
™ùÂ o‰ §Y XNÄþWlù ÃdRUL”” discharge of tax obligations.

@1. yØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R 21. The Ministry of Federal Affairs

yØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT The Ministry of Federal Affairs shall have
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ the powers and duties to:

1/ yÞZbù s§M m«bqÜN b¥rUg_ rgD 1/ cooperate with concerned federal and
xGÆB µ§cW yØÁ‰L yKLL mNGoT regional state organs in maintaining
xµ§T UR bmtÆbR Ys‰L\ public order;
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2/ yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE 2/ without prejudice to the provisions of Article 48

¶pBlþK Þg mNGoT xNqA $8 XÂ and 62(6) of the Constitution of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, facilitate the
^2/6/ DNUg¤ãC XNdt«bqÜ çnW#
resolution of misunderstandings arising
bKLlÖC mµkL y¸nsù xlmGÆÆèC between Regional States;
y¸ftÜÆcWN hùn¤¬ãC ÃmÒÒL\
3/ without prejudice to the provisions of the
3/ xGÆB çcW Þ¯C XNdt«bqÜ relevant laws and upon requests of Regional
çnW# kKLlÖC _Ãq½ sþqRB bKLlÖC States, devise and implement sustainable
WS_ y¸f«„ xlmGÆÆèCÂ GuèC political solutions for misunderstandings and
bz§qEnT y¸ftÜbTN ±ltEµêE conflicts that may arise within Regional States;
mFT¼¤ YqYúL# tGƉêE ÃdRUL\
4/ coordinate the implementation of decisions
4/ ØÁ‰L mNGotÜ bKLlÖC gùÄY authorizing the intervention of the Federal
ÈLÝ XNÄþgÆ sþwsN xfÚ™ÑN Government in the affairs of Regional
ÃStÆB‰L\ States;

5/ lKLlÖC btlYM l¬Ägþ KLlÖC L† 5/ provide assistance to Regional States

particularly to the emerging ones;
TkùrT bmS«T DUF ÃdRUL#
6/ serve as a focal point in creating good
6/ bØÁ‰L mNGoT bKLlÖC mµkL
federal-regional relationship and
bmGÆÆTÂ bxURnT §Y ytm¿rt
cooperation based on mutual
mLµM GNßùnTÂ TBBR XNÄþñR
understanding and partnership and
b¥DrG yØÁ‰L oR›tÜ XNÄþ«ÂkR thereby strengthen the federal system;
yGNßùntÜ ¥:kL çñ ÃglG§L\
7/ coordinate and integrate supports of other
7/ l¤lÖC yØÁ‰L mNGoT xµ§T federal organs to the emerging Regional
l¬Ägþ KLlÖC y¸ÃdRÙcWN DUæC States:
ÃStÆB‰L# Ãq©L\

8/ yØÁ‰L ±lþS# yØÁ‰L ¥r¸Ã 8/ ensure the proper carrying out of federal
b¤èC fN©þ y¥MkN o‰ãC bxGÆbù police, federal prisons and mine action
XNÄþkÂwnù mdrUcWN ÃrUGÈL”” activities.

@2. y«¤Â _bÝ ¸nþSt½R 22. The Ministry of Health

y«¤Â _bÝ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈN The Ministry of Health shall have the
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ powers and duties to:

1/ y«¤ÂWN zRF L¥T xg‰êE XNQSÝs¤ 1/ coordinate and direct the country’s health
ÃStÆB‰L# Ym‰L\ sector development program:

2/ t§§ð t§§ð ÃLçnù b>¬ãCN 2/ devise and follow up the implementation

lmk§kL l¥_ÍT y¸ÃSClù of strategies for preventing and
SLèCN YqYúL# tGƉêEn¬cWNM eradicating communicable and non-
Yk¬t§L\ communicable diseases;

3/ bMGB X_rT wYM xlmmȫN 3/ devise and follow up the implementation

BKlT MKNÃT y¸m«ù b>¬ãCN of strategies for preventing malnutrition
lmk§kL y¸ÃGzù SLèCN YqYúL# and food contamination; certify and
tGƉêEn¬cWN Yk¬t§L\ yMGïCN supervise the safety of food stuffs;
l«¤Â tS¥¸nT ÃrUGÈL\

4/ yÞZbùN «¤Â lm«bQ xg¶tÜN kl¤lÖC 4/ undertake the necessary quarantine at

xgéC b¸ÃgÂßù ê ê ymGbþàthe main entry and exit points of the
mWÀÃ béC yµ*‰NtEN qÜ__R ÃdRUL\ country to safeguard public health;
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5/ lÞZB «¤Â xSgþ hùn¤¬ãC sþf«„ 5/ undertake appropriate measures in the

xdUãC sþkstÜ tgbþWN XRM© events of disasters and other situations
YwSÄL# yl¤lÖCNM XRM©ãC that threaten public health, and
ÃStÆB‰L\ coordinate measures to be taken by
other bodies;
6/ bxg¶tÜ WS_ yxSf§gþ mD`nþèCÂ
yHKM mœ¶ÃãC bqE xQRïT 6/ ensure the availability and proper
xNÄþñRÂ bxGÆbù _QM §Y XNÄþWlù utilization of essential drugs and
ÃdRUL\ medical equipment in the country;

7/ yÆHL mD¦nþèC XNÄþ«nù# XNÄþmz 7/ create conducive conditions for research,

gbù _QM §Y XNÄþWlù hùn¤¬ãCN registration and utilization of traditional
ÃmÒÒL# ÆlÑÃãCM XNÄþmzgbùÂ medicines; and give the necessary
tgbþWN xgLGlÖT XNÄþs«ù xSf§ support to practitioners to register and
gþWN DUF ÃdRUL\ practice their profession;

8/ y«¤Â MRMR ¥:k§T ÃÌqÜ¥L# 8/ establish and administer health research

centers;
ÃStÄD‰L\
9/ set and supervise the enforcement of
9/ y«¤Â xgLGlÖèC lþñ‰cW y¸gÆWN
health service standards;
dr© YwSÂL# xfÚ™ÑN YöÈ«‰L\
10/ determine the qualification requirement
0/ bÞZB «¤Â xgLGlÖèC bL† L† of professionals desiring to engage in
dr© y¸¿¥„ ÆlÑÃãCN yBÝT public health service at various levels,
dr© YwSÂL# yÑÃ BÝT ¥rUgÅ and issue certificates of competence to
yMSKr wrqT YsÈL\ them;
01/ ymD`nþT xStÄdR qÜ__R o‰ãC 11/ ensure the carrying out of drug
XNÄþkÂwnù mdrUcWN ÃrUGÈL\ administration and control activities;

02/ xSf§gþ çñ sþgŸ koLÈnù bkðL 12/ delegate part of its powers to regional
lKLL «¤Â bþéãC wYM ll¤lÖC health bureaus and other government
ymNGoT xµ§T bWKL mS«T organs as deemed necessary.
YC§L””
23. The Ministry of Justice
@3. yFTÞ ¸nþSt½R
The Ministry of Justice shall have the
yFTÞ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ powers and duties to:
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\

1/ yÞG gùÄ×CN b¸mlkT yØÁ‰L 1/ be chief advisor to the Federal

mNGoT ê x¥µ¶ çñ Y¿‰L\ Government on matters of law;

2/ bØÁ‰L FRD b¤èC oLÈN oR 2/ represent the Federal Government in

b¸wDqÜ wNjlÖC ØÁ‰L mNGotÜN criminal suits falling under the
bmwkL Yk‰k‰L# jurisdiction of the federal courts;

3/ bØÁ‰L FRD b¤èC oLÈN oR 3/ order the conduct of investigation where

y¸wDqÜ wNjL tfAàL BlÖ it believes that a crime the adjudication
sþÃMN MRm‰ XNÄþdrG òL# bqE of which falls under the jurisdiction of
MKNÃT sþñR ytjmr MRm‰ the federal courts has been committed;
XNÄþöM wYM t=¥¶ MRm‰ order the discontinuance of an
XNÄþkÂwN ÃdRUL# bÞG m¿rT investigation or instruct for further
ywNjL KS ÃnúL\ investigation on good cause; withdraw
criminal charges in accordance with the
law;
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4/ ywNjL mnšãCN ymk§kà zÁãCN 4/ study the causes crimes and the methods
ëÂL# wNjL y¸qNSbTN oLT for prevention them; devise ways and
YqYúL\ bwNjL mk§kL rgD means crime prevention; coordinate the
y¸mlk¬cWN mNGo¬êE xµ§T relevant government organs in crime
ÃStÆB‰L\ prevention;

5/ ywNjL DRgþT MSKéC XNÄSf§gþntÜ 5/ ensure that witnesses to criminal cases

_bÝ XNÄþÃgßù ÃdRUL\ are accorded protection, as necessary;

6/ bwNjL DRgþT wYM bsBxêE mBT 6/ assist victims of crimes or violations of

mÈS MKNÃT kÆD gùÄT dRîÆcW human rights in civil proceedings to
bØÁ‰L FRD b¤èC KS lmmSrT claim damages where such victims are
lmk‰kR xQM yl¤§cW GlsïC µœ unable to institute such claims in the
XNÄþÃgßù bFTሐB¼¤R KS YrÄL\ federal courts and to follow up the
proceedings on their own;
7/ yÞZbùN XNÄþhùM yØÁ‰L mNGoTN
7/ Institute or cause the institution of suits
mBTÂ _QM l¥SkbR xSf§gþ çñ
or intervene at any stage of the
sþÃgßW bØÁ‰L bKLL FRD
proceedings of such suits before federal
b¤èC# b¥N¾WM ÄŸnT s¸ xµL
and regional state courts, any judicial
wYM y>MGL gùÆ›¤ KS YmsR¬L#
body or arbitration tribunal where the
KS XNÄþm¿rT ÃdRUL wYM rights and interests of the public and of
b¥ÂcWM dr© ÈLÝ bmGÆT the Federal Government so require;
Yk‰k‰L\
8/ register religious organizations, non-
8/ y¦Y¥ñT DRJèCN# ›§¥cW TRF profit making foreign organizations and,
l¥GßT ÃLçnù yWu DRJèCN unless specific power is given to other
XNÄþhùM oLÈnù bÞG ll¤§ government organs, non-governmental
ymNGoT xµL µLts« bStqR organizations and associations operating
XNQSÝs¤ÃcW bxÄþS xbÆ bDÊdê in the cities of Addis Ababa and Dire
ktäC ytwsn wYM bxND KLL Dawa or in more than one Regional
ÃLtwsn mNGo¬êE ÃLçnù State;
DRJèCNÂ ¥~béCN YmzGÆL\
9/ follow up, as necessary, the handling of
9/ yØÁ‰L mNGoT mo¶Ã b¤èC civil sots and claims to which the
tk‰µ¶ y¸çnùÆcWN yFT¼B¼¤R federal government organs are parties;
KîC ymBT _Ãq½ãC xÃÃZ cause reports to be submitted to it on
XNdxSf§gþntÜ Yk¬t§L# xSf§gþ same, and ensure that competent staff is
çñ sþÃgßW ¶±RT XNÄþqRBlT assigned for the purpose;
ÃdRUL# lzþhùM BÝT ÃlW ysW
`YL mmdbùN ÃrUGÈL\
10/ assist in the preparation of draft laws
0/ bØÁ‰L mNGoT xµ§T bKLlÖC when so requested by federal and
_Ãq½ sþqRBlT yÞG rqEöC regional state organs;
b¥zUjT YrÄL\
11/ issue, supervise and revoke licenses to
01/ bØÁ‰L FRD b¤èC mk‰kR l¸Clù advocates for practicing before federal
«böC fÝD YsÈL# YöÈ«‰L# courts;
Y¿R²L\
12/ provide legal education through the use
02/ ksBxêE mBT x«ÆbQ xNÉR yÞZBN of various methods with a view to
NÝt ÞG l¥ÄbR btlÆ zÁãC raising public legal consciousness in
yÞG TMHRT YsÈL\ yÞG relation to the protection of human
TMHRTNÂ oL«ÂN b¸mlkT rights; cooperate with the appropriate
k¸mlk¬cW xµ§T UR YtÆb‰L\ bodies regarding legal education and
training;
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03/ yÞG ¥ššÃ _ÂèCN XNÄþhùM y÷Äþð 13/ undertake legal reform studies and
k¤>N yØÁ‰L Þ¯CN y¥«ÝlL carry out the codification and
o‰ õ£ÄL\ yKLlÖCN Þ¯C ÃsÆS consolidation of federal laws; collect
ÆL# XNdxSf§gþntÜM XNÄþ«Ýllù regional State laws and consolidate
ÃdRUL”” same as necessary.

@4. yxgR mk§kà ¸nþSt½R 24. The Ministry of National Defense

yxgR mk§kà ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT The Ministry of National Defense shall have
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ the powers and duties to:

1/ xGÆB µ§cW xµ§T UR bmtÆbR 1/ in cooperation with the appropriate

yxg¶tÜN yG²T lù;§êEnT ÃSkB‰L\ organs, defend the territorial integrity of
the country;
2/ mk§kà ¿‰êET ÃÌqÜ¥L# ÃS¬_
ÝL# YöÈ«‰L# yWgþà BÝtÜN 2/ establish, equip and supervise the defense
ÃrUGÈL\ forces and ensure their combat
capabilities;
3/ yhg¶tÜ ymk§kà ¿‰êET yB¼¤éC# 3/ ensure that the composition of the national
yB¼¤rsïC yÞZïCN ¸²ÂêE têAå defense forces reflect equitable
õtt mçnùN tGÆ„NM k±ltEµ representation of nations, nationalities and
DRJT wgÂêEnT nÉ bçn xµ*ºN peoples and that they carry out their
¥kÂwnùN ÃrUGÈL\ functions free of any partisanship to any
political organization;

4/ ymk§kà ¿‰êET ¥¿L«¾ tÌ¥T 4/ organize training establishments for the

XNÄþd‰° ÃdRUL\ defense forces;

5/ enforce security measures and the

5/ kKLL xQM b§Y yçn y{_¬
constitutional order, when instructed in
mdFrS sþÃU_M wYM ¥ÂcWM accordance with the provisions of the
KLL ሕገ mNGotÜN bmÈS Þg Constitution, where situations endangering
mNGo¬êE oR›tÜN xdU §Y sþ_L public safety are beyond the control of
bÞg mNGotÜ btdnggW m¿rT Regional States or where by Regional State
sþ¬zZ {_¬N Þg mNGo¬êE violates the Constitution and endangers the
oR›tÜN ÃSkB‰L\ constitutional order;

6/ combat guerrilla and terrorist activities;

6/ y>MQ WgþÃNÂ >BRtŸnTN Yk§k§L\
7/ coordinate the activities of, and cooperate
7/ xgR mk§kLN b¸mlkT xGÆB
with the appropriate federal and regional
çcWN yØÁ‰L yKLL xµ§T
state organs in matters relating to the
ÃStÆB‰L# bmtÆbRM Y¿‰L\
defense of the country;
8/ yõR ¿féCN l¿‰êEtÜ y¸ÃSflgù 8/ construct and cause the construction of
TN ymñ¶Ã ¿féC Y¿‰L# ÿ‰L\ military comps and residential quarters
required for the defense forces;
9/ bKtT gþz¤ bxgR WS_ y¸gŸ ¦BT 9/ prepare plans and get authorizations for
btqÂj hùn¤¬ _QM §Y y¸WLbTN the coordinated utilization of resources
zÁ Xë ÃSwSÂL\ in the country that may be required in an
event of national mobilization
0/ yKtT xêJ b¸¬wJbT gþz¤
~Brtsbù k«§T _ÝT ‰sùN 10/ prepare schemes whereby the public can
y¸k§kLbTN :QD ÃwÈL# sþfqDM defend itself or guard against enemy threats
k¸mlk¬cW xµ§T UR bmtÆbR when general mobilization is declared; and,
o‰ §Y XNÄþWL ÃdRUL\ upon authorization, implement same in
cooperation with concerned organs;
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01/ bõRnT wYM bxScµ*Y gþz¤ xêJ 11/ recruit, train and organize national
ymk§kà ¿‰êETN y¸q§qL# reserve force that shall join the Armed
XNÄþhùM sW ¿‰>M çn ytf_é Forces in time of war or state of
xdUãC sþkstÜ :g² y¸ÃdRG emergency and that provide assistance
B¼¤‰êE t«ÆÆqE `YL YmlM§L# in the event of man-made or natural
Ãsl_ÂL# Ãd‰©L# disasters;

02/ ymk§kà xþNÇST¶ W«¤èCN 12/ establish and administer enterprises

y¸ÃmRtÜ# y¸ÃDsù y¸«Gnù that may engage in the production,
DRJèC ÃÌqÜ¥L# ÃStÄD‰L\ maintenance and repair of defense
industry products;

03/ ymk§kà tÌ¥T bs§M gþz¤ 13/ retain revenue generated by engaging idle
y¸ñ‰cWN y¥MrT xgLGlÖT production and service rendering capacities
of defense institutions, in peace times, in
ymS«T TRF xQM lgbþ ¥Sg¾
income generating activities and the
tGÆR XNÄþWL b¥DrG lmk§kà proceeds obtained from the disposal of
«q»¬ y¸ÃSflgù NBrèCN properties which are no more required for
b¥SwgD y¸gßWN gbþ XNÄþhùM defense purposes as well as dividends from
btöÈȶ ÆloLÈNnT k¸m‰cW defense industries put under its supervision,
ymk§kà xþNÇST¶ DRJèC and utilize such fund upon obtaining the
y¸gßWN yTRF DRš y¸nþSTéC approval of the Council of Ministers, for
MKR b¤TN XÃSfqd lhgR mk§kà national defense capacity building projects;
xQM GNƬ XNÄþWL ÃdRUL\
14/ ensure that the procedures and standards
04/ bzþH xNqA N;ùS xNqA /03/
embodied in the Financial
ytmlktW gNzB xStÄdR
administration Proclamation No.
bÍYÂNS xStÄdR xêJ qÜ_R
57/1996 and regulations and directives
*9 XÂ bxê° m¿rT bw«ù
%7/09)
issued there under are followed in the
dNïC mm¶ÃãC ytdnggùTN
administration of the fund referred o in
oR›èC mmz¾ãC tkTlÖ mf™ Sub-Article (13) of this Article and
ÑN ÃrUGÈL# bêÂW åÄþtRM submit same for auditing by the Auditor
XNÄþmrmR ÃdRUL\ General;
05/ y¿‰êEtÜ xƧT b¿§M gþz¤ bxg¶tÜ 15/ ensure that the defense forces participate
yL¥T ሥ‰ãC XNÄþútû ÃdRUL\ in the country’s development activities
in times of peace;

06/ xg¶tÜ y¸qRB§TN xlM xqF 16/ organize and deploy competent
ys§M ¥SkbR _¶ bxGÆbù lmwÈT peacekeeping forces where the country
y¸ÃSCL ys§M xSkƶ `YL is required to participate in international
Ãd‰©L# Ãs¥‰L”” peacekeeping missions.

@5. yWu gùÄY ¸nþSt½R 25. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

yWu gùÄY ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall have
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ the powers and duties to:

1/ xg¶tÜ b¸ñ‰T yWu GNßùnT 1/ safeguard the interests and rights of the
_Qà mBa XNÄþ«bQ bl¤lÖC country in connection with its foreign
mNGo¬T XNÄþkbR ÃdRUL\ relations and ensure that they are
respected by foreign states;
2/ xg¶tÜ k¯rb¤T xgéC UR çT
mLµM gùRBTÂ XNÄþ«ÂkR 2/ ensure that the country’s good relations
ÃdRUL\ with neighboring countries are
strengthened;
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3/ yxþ÷ñ¸ ÄþPlÖ¥sþ b¥µÿD# 3/ through pursuing economic diplomacy,

cooperate with the concerned organs in:

h) yxg¶tÜN yWu NGD tܶZM a) promoting the country’s foreign

b¥SÍÍT# trade and tourism;
l) yWu xþNvStéCN bmlyTÂ b) identifying and attracting foreign
bmúB# investors;
¼) yWu yL¥T ÍYÂNSÂ yt½KnþK
t‰Då y¸gŸbTN hùn¤¬ c) facilitating the mobilization of
b¥mÒcT# external financial and technical
rgD k¸mlk¬cW xµ§T UR assistances;
YtÆb‰L\
4/ ensure that the interests and the rights of
4/ bWu xgR y¸ñ„ xþT×eÃêEÃN
Ethiopians residing abroad are
mBTÂ _QM XNÄþ«bQ ÃdRUL\
protected; encourage and support
bxþT×eÃዊÃN ¥~brsB bxþT×eà associations formed by Ethiopian
êEÃN wÄíC ytm¿rtÜ ¥~b‰TN communities and friends of Ethiopia;
Ãbr¬¬L# DUF YsÈL\
5/ in consultation with the concerned organs,
5/ oLÈnù btlY ll¤§ xµL bÞG negotiate and sign treaties that Ethiopia
µLts« bStqR# xþT×eà kl¤lÖC enters into with other states and
mNGo¬TÂ ›lM ›qF DRJèC UR international organizations and which
yM¬dRUcWN bmNGoT ytfqd are approved by the Government, except
›lM xqF WlÖC gùĆ k¸mlk in so far as such power is specifically
¬cW xµ§T UR bmmµkR YfR¥L\ given by law to other organs; and effect
XNÄþhùM ›lM xqF WlÖC XNÄþ™DqÜ all formalities of ratification of treaties;
l¥DrG y¸ÃSfLgùTN æR¥lþtEãC
hùlù ÃkÂWÂL\
6/ coordinate all relations of other
6/ l¤lÖC ymNGoT xµ§T kWu xgR government organs with foreign states
mNGo¬TÂ k›lM ›qF DRJèC and international organizations;
UR y¸ÃdRÙcWN GNßùnèC
ÃStÆB‰L\
7/ keep contacts, as may be necessary, with
7/ bxþT×eà k¸gßù yWu xgéC foreign diplomatic and consular
mNGo¬T XNd‰s¤ãC# öNSlÖC representatives in Ethiopia as well as
y›lM ›qF DRJèC wkþlÖC UR with representatives of international
XNd xSf§gþntÜ bmgÂßT yU‰ organizations with a view to facilitating
_QäC y¸«bqÜbTN hùn¤¬ ÃmÒÒL\ the protection of mutual interests;

8/ bWu xgR yxþT×eà yÄþPlÖ¥tEK 8/ coordinate and supervise the activities

yöNS§ ¸S×ñCN XNÄþhùM b›lM of Ethiopia’s diplomatic and consular
›qF DRJèC yxþT×eà ̸ missions and permanent missions of
mLXKt®C AÞfT b¤èCN tGƉT Ethiopia to international organizations;
ÃStÆB‰L# o‰cWNM YöÈ«‰L\

9/ oLÈnù btlY ll¤§ xµL µLts« 9/ ensure the enforcement of rights and
bStqR# yxþT×eà mNGoT yfr¥ obligations arising from treaties signed
cW ›lM ›qF WlÖC y¸ÃSkT§*cW by the Ethiopian Government except in
mBèC GÁ¬ãC mkb‰cWN so far as specific power has legally been
ÃrUGÈL\ delegated to other organs;

0/ xþT×eà kl¤lÖC mNGo¬T ›lM ›qF 10/ register and keep all authentic copies of
DRJèC UR yM¬dRUcWN ›lM ›qF treaties concluded between Ethiopia and
WlÖC ytmskrÆcWN êÂãcÜN QJãC other states and international
mZGï Y«BÝL\ organizations;
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01/ yxþT×eà mNGoT bBzù mNGo¬T 11/ perform the functions of a depository of
mµkL y¸drgù ›lM xqF WlÖCN multilateral treaties when the Ethiopian
xSq¥u b¸çNbT gþz¤ Y¡W Government is a depository of such
Ælxd‰nT y¸«YqWN tGÆR treaties;
ÃkÂWÂL\

02/ b›lMxqF ÞG xþT×eà btqbl 12/ ensure that privileges and immunities
ÒcW ›lMxqF WlÖC lWu xgR accorded to foreign diplomatic missions
mNGo¬T XNd‰s¤ãC l›lMxqF and representatives of international
DRJèC wkþlÖC yts«ù mBèC organizations under international laws
XNÄþkb„ ÃdRUL\ and treaties to which Ethiopia is a party
are respected;
03/ xGÆB ÆlW ÞG m¿rT ÄþPlÖ¥tEKÂ
sRvþS ­S±RèC XÂ yÄþPlÖ¥tEKÂ 13/ issue diplomatic and service passports
sRvþS mGbþà vþ²ãC YsÈL”” and diplomatic and service entry visas
in accordance with the relevant laws.

26. The Ministry of Information

@6. y¥S¬wqEÃ ¸nþSt½R
The Ministry of Information shall have the
y¥S¬wqEÃ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ
powers and duties to:
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
1/ popularize government policies and
1/ ymNGoT ±lþsþãCN ÃStêWÝL# disseminate current government
wQ¬êE ymNGoT xþNæR»>N information; establish and direct a
Ãs‰ÅL\ lzþHM y¸ÃSfLgWN system required for same;
oR›T YzrUL# Ym‰L\
2/ cause the production and transmission
2/ B¼¤‰êE mGÆÆTN lmF«R of media programs that could promote
y¸ÃSClù XNÄþhùM yxg¶tÜN mLµM national consensus and the country’s
gA¬ y¸Ã¯lBtÜ y¸Äþà PéG‰MC image building;
XNÄþzU°Â XNÄþs‰Œ ÃdRUL\
3/ ensure that broadcast services are
3/ yBéDµST xgLGlÖT lxgR :DgT conducted in a manner that contributes
xStêAå lþÃbrKT b¸CL mLkù to the development of the country;
mµÿÇN ÃrUGÈL\
4/ register commercial press; issue permit
4/ lNGD y¸ÌÌÑ PÊîCN YmzGÆL\ to non-profit making press and foreign
yNGD ›§¥ ll¤§cW PÊîC X news correspondents stationed in
lgþz¤ÃêE o‰ l¸m«ùM çn Ethiopia either temporarily or
tq¥un¬cW xþT×eà WS_ lçnù permanently;
yWu xgR z¤Â wkþlÖC fÝD YsÈL\

5/ y¥S¬wqEÃ o‰ ÞGN tkTlÖ 5/ ensure that advertisements are conducted

mkÂwnùN ÃrUGÈL”” in compliance with legal requirements.

@7. yW¦ ¦BT ¸nþSt½R 27. The Ministry of Water Resources

yW¦ ¦BT ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT oLÈNÂ The Ministry of Water Resources shall have
tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ the powers and duties to;

1/ ytÍsS _ÂT b¥µÿD yxg¶tÜN ykRs 1/ undertake basin studies and determine
MDR g™ MDR yW¦ hBT xlŸ¬ the country’s ground and surface water
bm«NÂ b_‰T YlÃL# _QM §Y resource potential in terms of volume
y¸WLbTN hùn¤¬ ÃmÒÒL\ and quality, and facilitate the utilization
of same;
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2/ kxND b§Y yçnù KLlÖCN xÌRõ
y¸fS wYM y¸ÃêSN W¦ bL† L†
yGLUlÖT ›YnèCÂ bKLlÖC mµkL
¸²ÂêE bçn mNgD y¸kÍfLbTNÂ
_QM §Y y¸WLbTN hùn¤¬ YwSÂL\
3/ bwsN wsN tšU¶ yW¦ xµ§T
x«ÝqM §Y _ÂT õ£ÄL# xlM
xqF WlÖCN Yd‰d‰L#
xfÚ™¥cWN Yk¬t§L\
4/ ymµkl¾Â ykFt¾ mSñ L¥T
o‰ãCN l¥SÍÍT y¸ÃSClù
y_ÂT# yÄþ²YN yGNƬ o‰ãC
XNÄþµÿÇ ÃdRUL\
5/ bzþH xNqA N;ùS xNqA /2/ XÂ /3/
bt«qsùT yW¦ xµlÖC §Y yW¦
o‰ãC lmo‰T b_QM §Y
l¥êL fÝD YsÈL# YöÈ«‰L\
6/ l¸mlk¬cW l¤lÖC xµ§T
XNÄþt§lû µLtdrg bStqR#
bØÁ‰L mNGoT bjT ytgnbù
GDïCNÂ yW¦ WQéCN ÃStÄD‰L#
7/ y¸tEãélÖ©þ xgLGlÖT o‰ XNÄþkÂ
wN mdrgùN ÃrUGÈL””
@8. ywÈèCÂ S±RT ¸nþSt½R
ywÈèCÂ S±RT ¸nþSt½R
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
1/ wÈèC bnÉ F§¯¬cW td‰JtW
bhg¶tÜ yÄþäK‰sþ oR›T GNƬ#
mLµM xStÄdRÂ L¥T XNQSÝs¤
XNÄþútû tgbþWN DUF ÃdRUL\
2/ ywÈèC xþ÷ñ¸ÃêE ¥Hb‰êE CGéC
XNÄþftÜ McÜ hùn¤¬ãCN Yf_‰L\
3/ ytd‰° wÈèC tgbþWN yt½KnþK#
y¥t½¶ÃL yÍYÂNS DUæC XNÄþÃgßù
ÃdRUL\
4/ bygþz¤W ywÈèCN hùn¤¬ y¸ÃmlKtÜ
ZRZR mr©ãC YsbSÆL\
5/ wÈèCN b¸mlktÜ gùÄ×C ytlÆ
xµ§T y¸ÃdRÙcWN XNQSÝs¤ãC
ÃStÆB‰L\
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2/ determine conditions and methods
required for the optimum and equitable
allocation and utilization of water
bodies that flow across or lie between
more than one Regional States among
various uses and the regional States;
3/ undertake studies and negotiations of
treaties pertaining to the utilization of
boundary and trans-boundary water
bodies, and follow up the
implementation of same;
4/ cause the carrying out of study, design
and construction works to promote the
expansion of medium and large
irrigation dams;
5/ issue permits and regulate the construction
and operation of water works relating to
water bodies referred to in Sub-Article
(2) and (3) of this Article;
6/ administer dams and hydraulic structures
constructed by federal budget unless
they are entrusted to the authority of
other relevant bodies;
7/ ensure the provision of meteorological
services.
28. The Ministry of Youth and Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports shall have
y¸ktlùT the powers and duties to:
1/ provide the necessary support to enable
the youth to form voluntary
organizations and participate in the
promotion of the country’s democratic
process, good governance and
development;
2/ create conducive conditions to mitigate
the economic and social problems
facing the youth;
3/ ensure that appropriate technical, material
and financial supports are provided to
the organized youth;
4/ collect detailed periodical information
pertaining to the youth;
5/ coordinate the activities of various bodies
on issues involving the youth;
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6/ ÞZbùN bS±RT lhùlùM ÆÞ§êE
S±RT tœ¬ð t«Ý¸ ÃdRUL\
7/ y¿l«n ysW `YL ¥F‰TÂ BÝTN
l¥údG yS±RT TMHRT# oL«ÂÂ
MRMR tÌäC y¸ÌÌÑbTN oLT
bmqyS tGƉêE XNÄþçN ÃdRUL\
8/ yS±RT ¥zWt¶Ã oF‰ãCNÂ
yS±RT ¥bL{gþÃ ¥:k§TN ÃSÍÍL\
9/ k¸mlk¬cW xµ§T UR bmtÆbR
yS±RT HKM xgLGlÖT Ãd‰©L\
bS±RT xbr¬C mD`nþèCÂ :òC
m«qmN lmk§kL y¸ÃSCL
oR›T YzrUL\
0/ yS±RT ¥~b‰T Sl¸ÌÌÑbT hùn¤¬
mm¶Ã ÃwÈL\ bØÁ‰L dr©
y¸ÌÌÑ yS±RT ¥~b‰TN
YmzGÆL# xSf§gþWN DUF YsÈL””
@9. ys¤èC gùÄY ¸nþSt½R
ys¤èC gùÄY ¸nþSt½R
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
1/ bxgR xqF dr© s¤èCN mBTÂ
_QM l¥SkbR y¸rÇ ¦œïCN
ÃmnÅL\ SLT bmqyS ltGƉêEntÜ
xSf§gþWN KTTL ÃdRUL\
2/ bØÁ‰L mNGoT xµ§T y¸zU°
±lþsþãC# Þ¯C# yL¥T PéG‰äCÂ
PéjKèC yoR›t ò¬N gùÄY
XNÄþõTtÜ SLT bmNdF xSf§gþWN
KTTL ÃdRUL\
3/ s¤èC bhg¶tÜ y±ltEµ# yxþ÷ñ¸Â
y¥~b‰êE XNQSÝs¤ãC WS_ bNÝT
lmútF y¸ÃSC§*cW :DlÖC
ytmÒcܧcW mçnùN ÃrUGÈL#
4/ bs¤èC §Y y¸Ý«ù mDlÖãCN b_
ÂT bmlyT mDlÖãcÜ y¸wgÇÆ
cWN ymFT¼¤ ¦œïC ÃqRÆL\ xfÚ
™ÑN Yk¬t§L\
5/ s¤èC lzmÂT bb¬CnT bL†nT
bm¬y¬cW ydrsÆcWN uöÂ kG
MT WS_ b¥SgÆT bxþ÷ñ¸# b¥Hb
‰êE b±ltEµ gùÄ×C túTæxcWN
l¥údG L† TkùrTÂ DUF mS«T
Sl¸ÒLbT hùn¤¬ ¦úB ÃqRÆL\ tGÆ
‰êEntÜNM Yk¬t§L\
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6/ enable the public to participate in and benefit
from sports-for-all and cultural sports;
7/ formulate and implement strategies for the
establishment of sports education, training
and research institutions necessary for the
development of trained human resource and
promotion of competence;
8/ promote the expansion of sport facilities
and centers;
9/ in cooperation with the appropriate
bodies, organize sports medical
facilities, and adopt systems for
controlling doping practices;
10/ issue directives on the establishment of
sport associations register sports
associations operating at the national
level and provide them with the
necessary support.
29. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs
y¸ktlùT The Ministry of Women’s Affairs shall have
the powers and duties to:
1/ initiate recommendations on the
protection of the rights and interests of
women at national level, and follow up
the implementation of same by devising
strategies;
2/ follow up, by designing strategies, that
the preparation of policies, legislations,
development programs and projects by
federal government organs give due
consideration to gender issues;
3/ ensure that opportunities are created for
women to actively participate in
political, economic and social activities;
4/ undertake studies to identify
discriminatory practices affecting
women; submit recommendations on
elimination of such practices and follow
up their implementation;
5/ submit recommendations on the
application of affirmative measures in
order to promote the participation of
women in economic social and political
affairs by taking into account the
oppression they faced for centuries as a
result of inequality and discrimination;
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6/ s¤èC btlÆ ymNGoT xµ§T 6/ ensure that the necessary attention is

bWœn¤ sÀ yo‰ ï¬ãC lmmdB given to place women to decision-
bqE TkùrT ytsÈcW mçnùN making positions in various government
ÃrUGÈL\ organs;

7/ s¤èC XNdF§¯èÒcW XNdCGéÒ 7/ encourage and facilitate women to be

cW td‰JtW lmBèÒcW XNÄþ¬ organized, based on their free will and
glùÂ CGéÒcWN ¥SwgD XNÄþClù needs, with a view to defending their
Ãbr¬¬L# hùn¤¬ãCN ÃmÒÒL\ rights and solving their problems;

8/ s¤èCN ÞÚÂTN y¸mlktÜ ›lM 8/ follow up the implementation of treaties

xqF WlÖCN xfÚ™M Yk¬t§L\ concerning women and children and
l¸mlk¬cW xµ§TM wQ¬êE submit periodical reports to the
¶±RT ÃqRÆL\ concerned organs;

9/ yhg¶tÜ ys¤èC ±lþsþ tGƉêE XNÄþçN 9/ follow up and coordinate, at national

bxgR xqF dr© Yk¬t§L# level, the implementation of the
country’s policy on women’s affairs;
ÃStÆB‰L\
10/ sponsor studies and formulate and
0/ bZQt¾ ynùé dr© §Y y¸gßù s¤èCN
implement programs and projects
ynùé hùn¤¬ l¥ššL y¸rÇ _ÂèCN
contributing to the improvement of the
ÃS«ÂL# PéG‰äCN PéjKèCN
living conditions of needy women, and
bmQrA tGƉêE ÃdRUL\ lzþhù ›§¥ give the necessary support to
l¸Nqúqsù DRJèCM xSf§gþWN organizations operating for achieving
Xg² ÃdRUL\ the said objective;
01/ yXÂèC yÞÉÂT d~NnT Sl¸šš 11/ undertake studies to promote the well-
LbT hùn¤¬ ëÂL# k¸mlk¬cW being of mothers and children and
xµ§T UR bmtÆbRM tGƉêE implement same in cooperation with
XNÄþçN ÃdRUL\ other organs;

02/ mNGo¬êE µLçnù DRJèC# ktlÆ 12/ collaborate with non-governmental

y¥HbrsB tÌ¥T ks¤èC ¥~b‰T organizations, civic organizations and
UR s¤èCN b¸mlktÜ gùÄ×C zù¶Ã women’s associations on issues concerning
xBé Y¿‰L# hùn¤¬ãCN ÃmÒÒL”” women, and create conducive environment
for their activities.

#. yÆHL tܶZM ¸nþSt½R 30. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism

1/ The Ministry of Culture and Tourism shall

1/ yÆHL tܶZM ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT
have the powers and duties to:
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
a) cause the study and preservation of
h) yxþT×eà B¼¤R# B¼¤rsïCÂ
history, cultural heritages and values
ÞZïC ¬¶K# ÆH§êE QRîC of the nations, nationalities and
Xs¤èC XNÄþ«nù XNÄþ«bqÜ peoples of Ethiopia;
ÃdRUL\ b) induce changes in cultural attitudes,
l) bÆHL tIXñ úbþà ¥Hb‰êE beliefs and practices retarding social
XDgTN y¸ÃÙTtÜ xmlµkèCN# progress;
XMnèCN L¥ÄêE xs‰éCN
ymlw_ tGÆéC ÃkÂWÂL\ c) promote the contribution of culture to
¼) yÆHL zRû L¥¬êE xStêAå development;
XNÄþSÍÍ ÃdRUL\ d) expand cultural institutions to
m) bÆHL zRF yÞZbùN túTæ institutionalize public participation in
tÌ¥êE m¿rT l¥SÃZ yÆHL the field of culture;
tÌ¥T XNÄþSÍû ÃdRUL\
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¿) yxg¶tÜN ytܶZM mSÞïCÂ
mLµM gA¬ b›lM ytܶZM gbÃ
boÍT ÃStêWÝL\ yxgR WS_
tܶZM XNÄþSÍÍ Ãbr¬¬L\
r) yxg¶tÜ tܶST mSÞïC tlYtW
XNÄþ¬wqÜ ltܶZM xmcE çnW
XNÄþlÑ XNÄþd‰°# ytܶST xg
LGlÖT sÀ DRJèC XNÄþSÍû#
yyxµÆbþW ¥~brsBM ktܶZM
_QäC tµÍY XNÄþçN ÃdRUL\
s) ytܶST xgLGlÖT sÀ tÌ¥TN
dr©ãC YwSÂL# tfÚ¸ntÜN
YöÈ«‰L\
¹) btܶZM y¿mr xgLGlÖT XNÄþ
ñR ytܶSèCM dHNnT XN
ÄþrUg_ y¸ÃSfLgW yBzù wgñC
yo‰ QNJT XWN XNÄþçN l¸f
«„ yU‰ mDr÷C b¥:kLnT
ÃglG§L\
q) bsW `YL oL«ÂÂ bÑÃ MKR
xgLGlÖT x¥µYnT ytܶZM
s¤KtRN y¥Sf™M xQM YgnÆL\
b) yÆHL tܶZM mr©ãCN
ÃsÆSÆL# ëÂQ‰L# Ãs‰ÅL””
2/ bo‰ §Y Ælù yl¤lÖC Þ¯C DNUg¤ãC
ltܶZM ÷¸>N XNÄþhùM yÆHL zRFN
b¸mlkT lwÈèC# ÆHLÂ S±RT
¸nþSt½R ts_tW ynb„ oLÈNÂ
tGÆéC bzþH xêJ lÆHL tܶZM
¸nþSt½R ts_êL””
#1. y¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ ¸nþSt½R
y¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ ¸nþSt½R y¸ktlùT
oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\
1/ y¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ L¥T XNÄþSÍÍ
ÃdRUL\
2/ y¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ mr©ãC bxGÆbù
XNÄþsbsbù# XNÄþ«bqÜ lt«Ý¸ãC
XNÄþqRbù ÃdRUL\
3/ y¥:DN FlU L¥T McÜ hùn¤¬
bmF«R y¥:DN xþNvSTmNTN
Ãbr¬¬L\
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e) promote widely the country’s tourist
attractions and its positive image on
the world tourism market, and
encourage domestic tourism;
f) ensure that the country’s tourist
attractions are identified, properly
developed and organized, tourist
facilities are expanded, and that local
communities share the benefits
derived from tourism;
g) set and supervise the enforcement of
standards for tourist facilities;
h) serve as a focal point for forums
established to facilitate the
coordination of the multi-sectoral
efforts required for the provision of
quality tourist services and for
ensuring the well-being of tourists;
i) build the capacity of the tourism
sector through the provision of human
resource training and consultancy
services;
j) collect, compile and disseminate
information on culture and tourism.
2/ The powers and duties given to the Tourism
Commission and, with respect to cultural
sector, to the Ministry of Youth, Sports
and Culture by the provisions of other
laws, currently in force, are hereby given
to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
31. The Ministry of Mines and Energy
The Ministry of Mines and Energy shall have
the powers and duties to:
1/ promote the development of mining and
energy;
2/ ensure the proper collection and
maintenance of depository of mineral and
energy data and their accessibility to
users;
3/ encourage mining investment through
facilitating exploration and mining
operations;
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4/ b¥:DN FlU L¥T l¸¿¥„ yGL 4/ issue licenses to private investors engaged
Æl¦BèC fÝD YsÈL\ bgbùT WL in exploration and mining operations, and
m¿rTM o‰cWN ¥µÿÄcWNÂ ensure that they conduct mining
yKFà GÁ¬ãÒcWN mf™¥cWN operations and meet financial obligations
YöÈ«‰\ in accordance with their concession
agreements;
5/ SlxþnR©þ L¥TÂ x«ÝqM _ÂT
õ£ÄL\ yhg¶tÜ x¤l¤KT¶K `YL 5/ undertake studies concerning the
xQRïT XNÄþÃDGÂ XNÄþSÍÍ development and utilization of energy; and
ÃdRUL\ promote the growth and expansion of the
country’s supply of electric energy;
6/ ynÄJ MRèC ¥k¥ÒÂ ¥kÍfÃ
tÌäCN dr© YwSÂL# tfÚ¸ntÜN 6/ set standards for petroleum storage and
Yk¬t§L\ distribution facilities, and follow up the
enforcement of same;
7/ xGÆB µ§cW xµ§T UR bmtÆbR
ynÄJ m«ÆbqEÃ KMCTN m«N 7/ in cooperation with the appropriate organs,
determine the volume of petroleum
YwSÂL# KMCtÜ XNÄþñR mdrgùN
reserve and ensure that it is maintained;
ÃrUGÈL#
8/ regulate, in cooperation with the
8/ k¸mlk¬cW UR bmtÆbR bÆH§êEÂ
concerned organs, the market for precious
bxnSt¾ dr© y¸mrtÜ ykb„Â
and ornamental minerals produced at the
g¤Èg¤_ ¥:DÂT GBYT HUêE mSmR level of traditional and small-scale mining
XNÄþYZ ÃdRUL\ operations;
9/ y¥:DN L¥TN l¥Í«N y¸rÇ 9/ establish, as may be necessary, research
yMRMR y¥¿L«¾ tÌäC and training centers that may assist the
XNÄSf§gþntÜ ÃÌqÜ¥L”” enhancement of the development of
mining and energy.

#2. y¿‰t¾Â ¥Hb‰êE gùÄY ¸nþSt½R 32. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

y¿‰t¾Â ¥Hb‰êE gùÄY ¸nþSt½R The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
y¸ktlùT oLÈN tGÆéC Yñ„¬L\ shall have the powers and duties to:

1/ with a view to ensuring the maintenance of

1/ yxþNÇST¶ s§M XNÄþ«bQ# industrial peace:

h) ¿‰t®C x¿¶ãC b¥HbR ymd‰ a) encourage and support workers and

jTÂ yÞBrT DRDR y¥DrG employers to exercise their right to
mBèÒcWN XNÄþ«qÑ Ãbr¬¬L# organize and collective bargaining;
DUF YsÈL\
b) encourage the practice of participating
l) bx¿¶ãC bs‰t®C mµkL yhùlT in bilateral forums between workers
×> XNÄþhùM ymNGoT wgNN =Mé
and employers and tri-partite forums
yƒST×> x¿‰éC XNÄþlmÇ
ÃdRUL\ including the government;

¼) yo‰ KRKéC btq§«f mNgD c) establish efficient labour dispute

mFTÿ XNÄþÃgßù y¸ÃSClù x¿‰é settlement mechanisms;
CN YzrUL\

2/ yÑà «¤NnT dHNnT x«ÆbQ dr© 2/ issue and follow up the implementation of
ãCN ÃwÈL# o‰ §Y mêlùNM occupational health and safety standards;
Yk¬t§L\
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3/ qLÈÍ FT¼êE yo‰ oM¶T 3/ create conducive conditions for the

xgLGlÖT lþñR y¸CLbTN hùn¤¬ provision of efficient and equitable
ÃmÒÒL\ lWu xgR sãC yo‰ employment services; determine
fÝD y¸s_bTN hùn¤¬ YwSÂL# conditions for the issuance of work permit
fÝD YsÈL\ yxþT×eÃêEÃN yWu to foreigners and issue such permits;
xgR yo‰ oM¶T xgLGlÖTN regulate the provision of foreign
YöÈ«‰L\ employment services to Ethiopians;

4/ bxg¶tÜ WS_ mdb¾ bçn mdb¾ 4/ undertake studies on manpower employed

ÆLçn o‰ §Y Slts¥‰W bo‰ in the formal and informal sectors,
x_nT Sl¸gßW ysW `YLÂ SlÑÃ unemployed manpower and the
xmÄdB _ÂT ÃdRUL\ yo‰ gbà classification of jobs in the country;
mr©ãCN YsbSÆL# ëÂQ‰L# collect, compile and disseminate
ÿ‰ÅL\ information on labour market;

5/ bxgR xqF dr© y¸d‰°TN y¿‰ 5/ register workers’ and employers’ unions
t¾Â yx¿¶ ¥Hb‰T YmzGÆL\ established at national level;

6/ lØÁ‰L mNGoT t«¶ bçnù ktäC 6/ register workers’ unions and collective
WS_ y¸gßù yØÁ‰L mNGoT agreements relating to federal public
yL¥T DRJèCN y¸mlktÜ y¿‰t¾ enterprises situated in cities accountable to
¥~b‰TNÂ y~BrT SMMnèCN Ymz the Federal Government, and carry out
GÆL\ bnzþhù DRJèC WS_ yo‰ labour inspection services in such
hùn¤¬ qÜ__R xgLGlÖT tGÆéCN enterprises;
ÃkÂWÂL\
7/ undertake and facilitate the implementation of
7/ yz¤¯C ¥Hb‰êE dHNnT y¸«bqÜÆc studies on ensuring and improving the social
WN y¸ššlùÆcWN zÁãC btlYM# well-being of citizens, in particular, on;

h) yb¤tsB dHNnT Sl¸«bQbT a) the protection of family and marriage;

UBÒ Sl¸«ÂkRbT#
l) yxµL gùÄt®C XkùL :DL b) the creation of equal opportunity for
t«Ý¸Â Ñlù tú¬ð lþçnù persons with disabilities;
Sl¸ClùbT#
¼) xrUêEÃN XNKBµb¤ Sl¸ÃgßùbT c) the provision of care to the elderly
túTæxcW lþ¯lBT Sl¸CLbT# and the encouragement of their
hùn¤¬ ëÂL# o‰ §Y y¸WLbTN participation.
hùn¤¬ ÃmÒÒL””

#3. Sll¤lÖC yØÁ‰L xSfÚ¸ xµ§T 33. Other Federal Executive Organs

1/ b¸ktlùT N;ùS xNqÛC ytdrgùT 1/ Without prejudice to the amendments made

ySû yt«¶nT ¥ššÃãC XNdt under the provisions of the following Sub-
«bqÜ çnW# yØÁ‰L mNGotÜ Articles, other federal executive organs
l¤lÖC xSfÚ¸ xµ§T ytÌÌÑÆcW shall continue to function in accordance
Þ¯C btdnggW m¿rT o‰cWN with the legislations establishing them;
Yq_§lù””
2/ There is hereby made amendments to the
2/ yØÁ‰L mNGoT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T designations of federal executive organs
`§ðãÒcWN b¸mlkT kzþH xêJ and their heads as specified in the
UR tÃYø b¸gßW ¿N«ri Schedule attached hereto. The
ytmlktW ySû ¥ššÃ tdRÙL”” amendments made in designations shall
ySû ¥ššÃW bxSfÚ¸ xµ§tÜ have no effect with regard to the
t«¶nT XNÄþhùM mBèC GÁ¬ãC accountability as well as the rights and
§Y y¸ÃSkTlW lW_ xYñRM”” obligations of the executive organs.
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3/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 3/ The following executive organs shall be

l«Q§Y ¸nþST„ YçÂL\ accountable to the Prime Minister:

h) yxþT×eà úYNS t½KñlÖ©þ x¤jNsþ\ a) the Ethiopian science and Technology

Agency;
l) B¼¤‰êE ymr©Â dHNnT xgLGlÖT\ b) the National Intelligence and Security
Service;
¼) y¥~b‰êE êST x¤jNsþ\ c) the Social security Agency;
m) yxþT×eà B¼¤¶êE ÆNK”” d) the National Bank of Ethiopia;

4/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 4/ The following executive organs shall be

lxQM GNƬ ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\ accountable to the Ministry of Capacity
Building;
h) yØÁ‰L sþvþL sRvþS x¤jNsþ\
l) yxþT×eà sþvþL sRvþS ÷l¤J\ a) the Federal Civil Service Agency;
b) the Ethiopian Civil service College;
¼) yFTHÂ yÞG oR›T MRMR
c) the Justice and Legal System Research
xþNStET×T””
Institute.
5/ yxþT×eà xþNvSTmNT x¤jNsþ
5/ The Ethiopian Investment Agency shall be
t«¶nT lNGD xþNÇST¶ ¸nþSt½R
accountable to the Ministry of Trade and
YçÂL”” Industry.
6/ y~BrT o‰ x¤jNsþ t«¶nT 6/ The Cooperatives Agency shall be
lGBRÂÂ g«R L¥T ¸nþSt½R accountable to the Ministry of Agriculture
YçÂL”” and Rural Development;
7/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 7/ The following executive organs shall be
lo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\ accountable to the Ministry of Works and
Urban Development:

h) yxþT×eà mNgìC ÆloLÈN\ a) the Ethiopian Roads Authority;

l) ymNgD fND AÞfT b¤T\ b) the Office of the Road Fund.
¼) yØÁ‰L yktäC P§N xþNStE c) the Federal Urban Planning Institute;
T†T\
m) ykþ‰Y b¤èC x¤jNsþ”” d) the Rented Houses Agency.

8/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 8/ The following executive organs shall be

lgNzB xþ÷ñ¸ L¥T ¸nþSt½R accountable to the Ministry of Finance and
YçÂL”” Economic Development:

h) y¥:k§êE S¬TStEKS x¤jNsþ\ a) the Central Statistics Agency;

l) yxþT×eà µR¬ o‰ x¤jNsþ\ b) the Ethiopian Mapping Agency;
¼) ymNGoT yL¥T DRJèC c) the Board of Trustee for Public
Ƨd‰ ïRD”” Enterprises.

9/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT

9/ The following executive organs shall be
lgbþãC ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\
accountable to the Ministry of Revenue:
h) yxþT×eà gùM„K ÆloLÈN\
a) the Ethiopian Customs Authority;
l) yB¼¤‰êE lÖt¶ xStÄdR”” b) the National Lottery administration.
0/ yxþT×eà fN©þ xMµŸ AÞfT b¤T 10/ The Ethiopian Mine Action Office shall be
t«¶nT lØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R accountable to the Ministry of Federal
YçÂL\ Affairs;
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01/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 11/ The following executive organs shall be
l«¤Â _bÝ ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\ accountable to the Ministry of Health:

h) yxþT×eà mD`nþT xStÄdR a) the Ethiopian Drug Administration

qÜ__R ÆloLÈN\ and Control Authority;
l) yx¤C.xY.vþ/x¤DS mk§kÃÂ möÈ b) the HIV/AIDS Protection and Control
«¶Ã AÞfT b¤T”” Office.

02/ yL† ;Ýb¤ ÞG AÞfT b¤T t«¶nT 12/ The Special Prosecutor’s Office shall be
lFTÞ ¸nþSt½R YçÂL”” accountable to the Ministry of Justice.

03/ yxþT×eà yBéDµST ÆloLÈN 13/ The Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority

t«¶nT l¥S¬wqEà ¸nþSt½R shall be accountable to the Ministry of
Information.
YçÂL””
14/ The National Meteorological Service
04/ B¼¤‰êE y¸tEãélÖ©þ x¤jNsþ t«¶nT
Agency shall be accountable to the
lW¦ hBT ¸nþSt½R YçÂL””
Ministry of Water Resources;
05/ ys¤èC L¥T fND AÞfT b¤T
15/ Office of Women’s Development Fund
t«¶nT ls¤èC gùÄY ¸nþSt½R shall be accountable to the Ministry of
YçÂL”” Women’s Affairs.
06/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 16/ The following executive organs shall be
lÆHL tܶZM ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\ accountable to the Ministry of Culture and
Tourism:

h) yQRS _ÂTÂ _bÝ ÆloLÈN\ a) the Authority for Research and

Conservation of Cultural Heritage;
l) yB¼¤‰êE b¤tm²GBT b¤tmÚÞ b) the National archives and Library
FT x¤jNsþ\ Agency;
¼) B¼¤‰êE tEÃTR\ c) the National Theatre;
m) yxþT×eà ySBsÆ ¥:kL”” d) the Ethiopian Conference Center.

07/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 17/ The following executive organs shall be
l¥:DN xþnR©þ ¸nþSt½R YçÂL\ accountable to the Ministry of Mines and
Energy;
h) yxþT×eà ©þålÖ©þµL sRv¤Y\ a) the Ethiopian Geological Survey;
l) yxþT×eà yg«R xþnR©þ L¥T b) the Ethiopian Rural Energy
¥SÍðà ¥:kL”” development and Promotion Center.

08/ y¸ktlùT xSfÚ¸ xµ§T t«¶nT 18/ The following executive organs shall be
lT‰NS±RT mg¾ ¸nþSt½R accountable to the Ministry of Transport
YçÂL# and Communications:

h/ yT‰NS±RT ÆloLÈN# a) the Transport Authority;

l/ yxþT×eà sþvþL xvþü>N Æl b) the Ethiopian Civil Aviation
Authority.
oLÈN

KFL x‰T
PART FOUR
L† L† DNUg¤ãC
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

34. Repeal
#4. ytš„ Þ¯C
1/ The following legislations are hereby
1/ y¸ktlùT Þ¯C bzþH xêJ t>rêL\ repealed:
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h) yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE a) the Definition of Powers and Duties

rpBlþK xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN of the Executive Organs of the
oLÈNÂ tGÆR lmwsN ywÈW Federal Democratic Republic of
xêJ qÜ_R 4/09)
*7 /XNdtššl/\ Ethiopia Proclamation No. 4/1995 (as
amended);
l) yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE
rpBlþK xSfÚ¸ xµ§TN xdr b) the Reorganization of the Executive
©jT l¥ššL ywÈW xêJ qÜ_R Organs of the Federal democratic
2)%6/09)(4 /XNdtššl/\ Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation
No. 256/2001 (as amended);
¼) ytܶZM ÷¸>N ¥Ì̸à xêJ c) the Tourism Commission
Establishment Proclamation, No.
qÜ_R 01/09)*7
11/1995;
d) The Office for the Sale of Govern-
m) ymNGoT b¤èC >Ãu xSfÚ¸
ment-owned Houses Establishment
AÞfT b¤T ¥Ì̸à xêJ qÜ_R
Proclamation No. 112/1995;
102/09)
*7
e) the Health Education Center
¿) y«¤Â x«ÆbQ TMHRT ¥:kL establishment Council of Ministers
¥Ì̸à y¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T Regulations No. 40/1998.
dNB qÜ_R $/09)(””
2/ No law, regulation, directive or practice
2/ kzþH xêJ UR y¸ÝrN ¥ÂcWM shall, in so far as it is inconsistent with
ÞG# dNB# mm¶Ã wYM yx¿‰R this Proclamation, have force or effect
LMD bzþH xêJ btmlktÜ gùÄ×C with respect to matters provided for by
§Y tfÚ¸nT xYñrWM”” this Proclamation.

#5. mBT GÁ¬ãC Sl¥St§lF 35. Transfer of Rights and Obligations

1/ y÷NST‰K>NÂ yxþnR©þ zRæCN k¸m 1/ The rights and obligations of the Ministry
lktÜT bStqR ym¿rt L¥T of Infrastructure, other than those relating
¸nþSt½R mBT GÁ¬ãC bzþH xêJ to construction and energy sectors, are
lT‰NS±RT mg¾ ¸nþSt½R hereby transferred to the Ministry of
t§LfêL”” Transport and Communications;

2/ yktäC L¥T zRFN y¸mlktÜ 2/ The rights and obligations of the Ministry
yØÁ‰L gùÄ×C ¸nþSt½R mBT of Federal Affairs relating to urban
GÁ¬ãC XNÄþhùM y÷NST‰K>N development sector and the rights and
zRFN y¸mlktÜ ym¿rt L¥T obligations of the Ministry of
¸nþSt½R mBT GÁ¬ãC bzþH xêJ Infrastructure relating to construction
lo‰Â kt¥ L¥T ¸nþSt½R sector are hereby transferred to the
t§LfêL”” Ministry of Works and Urban
Development;
3/ b¸nþSTéC MKR b¤T dNB qÜ_R
$/09)( tÌqÜä ynbrW y«¤Â x«ÆbQ 3/ The rights and obligations of the Health
TMHRT ¥:kL mBT GÁ¬ãC Education Center established under the
bzþH xêJ l«¤Â _bÝ ¸nþSt½R Council of Ministers Regulations No.
t§LfêL”” 40/1998 are hereby transferred to the
Ministry of Health;
4/ yÆHL zRFN y¸mlktÜ ywÈèC#
yS±RTÂ yÆHL ¸nþSt½R mBTÂ 4/ The rights and obligations of the Ministry
GÁ¬ãC XNÄþhùM bxêJ qÜ_R of Youth, Sports and Culture relating to
the cultural sector and the rights and
*7 tÌqÜä ynbrW ytܶZM
01/09)
obligations of the Tourism Commission
÷¸>N GÁ¬ãC bzþH xêJ lÆHLÂ
established under Proclamation No.
tܶZM ¸nþSt½R t§LfêL””
11/1995 are hereby transferred to the
Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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5/ yÆHL zRFN k¸mlktÜT bStqR 5/ The rights and obligations of the Ministry of
ywÈèC# yS±RTÂ yÆHL ¸nþSt½R Youth, Sports and Culture other than those
relating to the cultural sector are hereby
mBT GÁ¬ãC bzþH xêJ lwÈè
transferred to the Ministry of Youth and
CÂ yS±RT ¸nþSt½R t§LfêL”” Sports;

6/ yxþnR©þ zRFN y¸mlktÜ ym¿rt 6/ The rights and obligations of the Ministry
L¥T ¸nþSt½R mBT GÁ¬ãC of Infrastructure relating to energy sector
bzþH xêJ l¥:DNÂ xþnR©þ ¸nþSt½R are hereby transferred to the Ministry
t§LfêL”” Mines and Energy;

7/ bxêJ qÜ_R 1)02/09)*7 tÌqÜä 7/ The rights and obligations of the Office
ynbrW ymNGoT b¤èC >Ãu for the Sale of Government-Owned
xSfÚ¸ AÞfT b¤T mBTÂ Houses established under Proclamation
GÁ¬ãC bzþH xêJ lkþ‰Y b¤èC No. 112/1995 are hereby transferred to the
x¤jNsþ t§LfêL”” Rented Houses Agency.

#6. xê° y¸™ÂbT gþz¤ 36. Effective Date

YH xêJ k_QMT 1 qN fi›ÁÊ8 ›.M This Proclamation shall enter into force on
jMé y{ YçÂL”” the 11th day of October, 2005.

xÄþS xbÆ HÄR 8 qN fi›ÁÊ8 ›.M Done at Addis Ababa, this 17th day of
November, 2005

GR¥ wLdgþ×RgþS
GIRMA WOLDEGIORGIS
yxþT×eà ØÁ‰§êE ÄþäK‰sþÃêE
¶pBlþK PÊzþÄNT PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA