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Ethiopia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Defence Forces (Amendment) Proclamation (No. 23 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-30 | ETH-1998-R-53202

Amends provisions of the Defence Forces Proclamation No. 27/1996 which regard, inter alia, age limits for retirement and termination of service.

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Proclamation to amend the investment proclamation (No. 116 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-11 | ETH-1998-R-53200

Amends provisions of the Investment Proclamation (No. 37/1996) regarding definition of "domestic investor", areas of investment limited to the government or domestic investors, and minimum capital required for foreign investors in the fields of engineering, architecture, and technical consultancy services.

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Accession to the African Human and Peoples' Rights Charter Proclamation No. 114/1998 -

Adoption: 1998-06-02 | ETH-1998-L-70040

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Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency Establishment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 33 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-04-03 | Date of entry into force: 1998-04-03 | ETH-1998-R-53199

Establishes a Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency with the function of promoting small enterprises, disseminating related technology, and supporting necessary training.

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Public Service Regulations Amendment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 32 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-02-27 | Date of entry into force: 1998-02-27 | ETH-1998-R-53201

Amends the Public Service Regulations (No. 1/1962) to provide for maternity leave for pregnant civil servants. Under regular conditions, a pregnant civil servant shall receive 30 days of leave before the expected confinement and 60 days thereafter.

Ethiopia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Justice and Legal System Research Institute Establishment Council of Ministers Regulation. (No. 22 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-11-25 | ETH-1997-R-53189

Establishes the Justice and Legal System Research Institute whose purpose is to review existing laws with a view to revising and consolidating them, and to publish and distribute legal information.

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Ethiopian Trade Point Establishment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 20 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-10-20 | Date of entry into force: 1997-10-20 | ETH-1997-R-53190

Establishes a Trade Point which shall promote and collect information regarding trade.

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Oromia Agricultural Cooperatives Promotion Bureau Establishment Proclamation (No. 15 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 1997-07-07 | ETH-1997-L-48384

Establishes the said bureau as part of the Regional Government with the function of organizing and developing agricultural cooperatives.

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Road Fund Establishment Proclamation (No. 66 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-03-06 | Date of entry into force: 1997-03-06 | ETH-1997-R-53191

Establishes a fund to finance construction and maintenance of roads.

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Office of the Federal Auditor General Establishment Proclamation (No. 68 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-03-06 | ETH-1997-R-53192

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Inventions, Minor Inventions and Industrial Designs Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 12 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-03-06 | Date of entry into force: 1997-03-06 | ETH-1997-R-53193

Provides for the granting of patents.

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Civil Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 65/1997. -

Adoption: 1997-02-27 | ETH-1997-L-85167

Adds new sub-articles (3)-(6) after article 2851(2) as well as new sub-articles (3)-(6) after article 3060(2) concerning concerning bank loans.

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Ethiopian Privatization Agency Establishment (Amendment) Proclamation (No. 52 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-12-05 | ETH-1996-L-52401

Amends the provisions of Proclamation No. 87 of 1994 by expanding the administrative authority of the Board of Management of the Ethiopian Privatization Agency.

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Basic Metals and Engineering Industry Agency Establishment Proclamation (No. 47 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-10-31 | ETH-1996-L-52396

Establishes a public agency to promote metal ore processing and capital goods manufacturing. The Agency will strive to formulate policies, undertake market studies and promotional activities, restructure related public enterprises, improve available technology, increase productivity, promote technical skills, and encourage private participation in the sub-sector.

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Licensing and Supervision of Micro Financing Institutions Proclamation (No. 40 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-07-05 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-05 | ETH-1996-L-47325

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Investment Incentives Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 7 of 1996)

Adoption: 1996-07-04 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-18 | ETH-1996-R-52395

Sets investment incentives in the form of exemptions from income tax and customs duties for specific economic sectors and industries.

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Social Security Authority Establishment Proclamation No. 38/1996. -

Adoption: 1996-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-02 | ETH-1996-L-47324

Establishes the Social Security Authority which shall have the power and duty to collect social security contributions, implement relevant laws, disburse benefits and administer numerous other related functions. Also establishes a Social Security Appeal Tribunal.

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Investment Proclamation (No. 37 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-18 | ETH-1996-L-47323

Enumerates the economic sectors that shall be open for domestic, foreign, and joint investment. Reserves defence, energy, rail transport and telecommunication industries for government investment. Provisions on forms of investment, investment permits, transfer of technology, and settlement of disputes. Part Nine establishes the Ethiopian Investment Authority. Investors may employ senior expatriate experts provided that it has been ascertained that no equally qualified Ethiopian is available to fill the job.

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Public Holidays and Rest Day (Amendment) Proclamation (No. 29 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-02-22 | ETH-1996-L-52397

Proclaims May 5 as Victory Day and replaces the public holiday proclaimed by the previous regime.

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Federal Judicial Administration Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 24 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-02-15 | Date of entry into force: 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996L-47321

Establishes the Federal Judicial Administration Commission with the function of selecting candidates for judgeships and to issue Disciplinary and Code of Conduct Rules for federal judges.

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Federal Courts Proclamation (No. 25 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-02-15 | Date of entry into force: 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996-L-47322

Sets forth the jurisdictions of the federal courts, including the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal High Court, and the Federal First Instance Court. Also provides for the structure and administration of federal courts. The Supreme Court, High Court, and First Instance Courts shall have a Civil division, a Criminal Division, and a Labour Division.

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Ethiopian Civil Service College Establishment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 3 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996-R-52398

Establishes an autonomous higher education institution to create conditions under which civil servants serve the people in an appropriate and effective way.

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Proclamation No. 27/1996 on the Defence Forces of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. -

Adoption: 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996-L-94720

Regulates the employment of military personnel in Ethiopia including employment contracts, recruitment, terms of service and dismissal.

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Establishment of the Board of Trustees for Privatized Public Enterprises Proclamation (No. 17 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-02-13 | Date of entry into force: 1996-02-13 | ETH-1996-L-47319

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Ethiopian Social Rehabilitation and Development Fund Establishment Proclamation (No. 19 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-02-13 | Date of entry into force: 1996-02-13 | ETH-1996-L-47320

Establishes the Ethiopian Social Rehabilitation Fund with the purpose of providing assistance in the establishment of social services, organizing community-training programmes and employment creation projects, and encouraging women to participate in project activities. Provides for the administration of central and regional offices.

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House of Peoples' Representatives Legislative Procedure Proclamation (No. 14 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-10-26 | Date of entry into force: 1995-10-26 | ETH-1995-L-47318

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Federal Civil Service Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 8 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-08-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-24 | ETH-1995-L-47316

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Environmental Protection Authority Establishment Proclamation (No. 9 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-08-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-24 | ETH-1995-L-47317

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Security, Immigration and Refugee Affairs Authority Establishment Proclamation No.6/1995 -

Adoption: 1995-08-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-24 | ETH-1995-L-70034

Provides for the organization of the Authority as well as the powers and duties of the head of the Authority.

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Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 4 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-08-23 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-23 | ETH-1995-L-47314

Sets forth the powers and duties of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. Provides for the establishment of government ministries, including the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The Ministry shall, inter alia, draft labour legislation, determine workplace safety and health standards, assist in dispute settlement and collective bargaining, and undertake studies relating to labour and social matters.

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Declaration of the Establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 2/1995.

Adoption: 1995-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-22 | ETH-1995-L-47313

Establishes the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia as of 21 August 1995.

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Federal Negarit Gazeta Establishment Proclamation. Proclamation No. 3/1995 -

Adoption: 1995-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-22 | ETH-1995-L-70953

Provides that all laws of the Federal government shall be published therein. It will be a bilingual document(i.e. Amharic and English). The Amharic version shall prevail in case of discrepancy between the two versions.

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Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 1 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-21 | ETH-1995-C-47312

Puts into effect the Constitution of 1994 as of 21 August 1995. Full text of the Constitution is attached.

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African Regional Labour Administration Centre Agreement Ratification Proclamation (No. 117 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-17 | ETH-1995-L-44233

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Review of Properties Taken in Violation of the Relevant Proclamations, Proclamation (No. 110 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-02-15 | Date of entry into force: 1995-02-15 | ETH-1995-L-44235

Provides the Ethiopian Privatization Agency with powers to investigate and decide on claims of ownership in respect of property taken in violation of relevant proclamations.

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The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. -

Adoption: 1994-12-08 | ETH-1994-C-41544

Consists of 11 Chapters and 106 Articles. Chapter 3 contains provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms. These include: the prohibition of pardons for persons accused of crimes against humanity (Art. 28); the right to freedom of opinion and assembly (Art. 29 and 30); the rights of women to remedial and affirmative measures designed to promote their well-being, including maternity leave with full pay (Art. 35); the rights of nationalities and peoples, including the right to secession (Art. 39); and labour rights, including the right to strike. Chapter 6 establishes two Federal Councils: the Council of Peoples' Representatives and the Federal Council. Chapters 7 and 8 set forth provisions relating to the powers of the President and the Prime Minister. Chapter 9 outlines the responsibilities of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court and the Judicial Administration Commission.

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Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 91 of 1994).

Adoption: 1994-03-14 | Date of entry into force: 1994-03-14 | ETH-1994-L-37022

Establishes the Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission with authority to formulate and implement national science and technology policy in accordance with the country's development objectives and upon approval by the central government, to support and encourage the establishment of centres and institutions that undertake research and development activities, to create conditions conducive to supporting the peasant and rural community with science and technology and to encourage and assist active participation by women and the youth in science and technology.

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Ethiopian Privatization Agency Establishment Proclamation (No. 87 of 1994).

Adoption: 1994-02-17 | ETH-1994-L-52400

Establishes a privatization agency with authority to select, evaluate and prepare public enterprises for the purpose of privatization, to administer the modalities of privatization and to coordinate the activities of the concerned government offices. The authority is subordinate to the Government which has the final decision-making power with regard to privatizations.

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Agricultural Cooperative Societies Proclamation (No. 85 of 1994).

Adoption: 1994-02-01 | Date of entry into force: 1994-02-01 | ETH-1994-L-37023

Sets up ground rules regarding the formation and dissolution of cooperative societies, their objectives and conditions of membership, their governance and the special privileges and restrictions pertaining to their management.

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Political Parties Registration Amendment Proclamation (No. 82 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-01-28 | ETH-1994-L-71633

Amends Proclamation No. 46 of 1993 by replacing the word "Commission" in Art. 2(5) by "National Election Board". Part Six is deleted (arts. 32-34) and inserts two new articles on Office of Registration (new art. 38) and Transitory Provisions (new art. 39).

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Independence of the Administration of Justice Proclamation (No. 23 of 1992).

Adoption: 1993-08-08 | ETH-1993-L-33400

Proclaims the independence of the judiciary, and establishes open Court hearings except when dangerous for public peace and security and public order and morality. Creates an independent administrative body, the Judicial Administration Commission, to select and appoint judges and registrars. Judges are to have tenure that may be terminated only in specified and limited circumstances. Repeals the Judicial Administration Commission Re-establishment Proclamation No. 53 of 1975.

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Transfer of Technology Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 121 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-31 | ETH-1993-R-35189

Provisions on the evaluation, approval and registration of transfer of technology.

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Political Parties Registration Proclamation No. 46/1993.

Adoption: 1993-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1993-04-15 | ETH-1993-L-35191

Provisions on the definition, formation, registration, dissolution and supervision of political parties.

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Working Days and Hours of Government Offices Proclamation (No. 43 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-02-05 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | ETH-1993-L-33399

Sets out the working hours for Government offices, government and public schools, and public enterprises. Repeals the Government Office Hours Proclamation No. 200/1980.

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Press Proclamation No. 34/1992.

Adoption: 1992-10-21 | ETH-1992-L-33403

Provides for the right to engage in press activities, the right to access and dissemination of information, responsibilities of the press, and penalties for failure of the press to carry out its duties.

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Encouragement, Expansion and Coordination of Investment (Amendment) Proclamation (No. 31 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-10-13 | ETH-1992-L-33404

Provides for the establishment of investment offices by National/Regional Self-Governments, and enumerates the powers and duties of these offices.

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Public Enterprises Proclamation (No. 25 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 1992-08-27 | ETH-1992-L-35192

Creates a new organisational structure for public enterprises to enhance their efficiency, productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. Removes public enterprises from government control and allows for private participation in management and ownership.

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Constitutional Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 24 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-08-18 | Date of entry into force: 1992-08-18 | ETH-1992-L-34098

Establishes a Constitutional Commission with responsibility for preparing and submitting a draft constitution.

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Peaceful Demonstration and Public Political Meeting Procedure Proclamation No. 3/1991.

Adoption: 1991-08-12 | Date of entry into force: 1991-08-12 | ETH-1991-L-26735

The Proclamation assures individuals and groups the right to public political meetings and peaceful demonstration subject to certain conditions. Written notice must be given to the proper authorities forty-eight hours in advance of such activities; such written notice must contain specified particulars relating to the nature, time, number of expected participants, purpose and location of such demonstrations or meeting. Further no such demonstrations may take place within 100 metres of specified buildings, such as embassies, churches or mosques, and marketplaces

Ethiopia - - Constitution

Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1

Adoption: 1991-07-22 | Date of entry into force: 1991-07-22 | ETH-1991-C-27666

The Charter of the Transitional Government proclaims the protection of human rights "without any limitation whatsoever" and the right of self-determination for all peoples and nationalities. The Charter also provides for the structure and composition of the Transitional Government and sets forth the transitional programme, which includes the instruction to the Council of Representatives for the creation of a Constitutional Commission and a provision for the election of a National Assembly based on a new Constitution. Available in English.