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E-mail: crda@ethionet.et

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Charities and Societies Legislation - Negarit Gazeta

 

Scanned copy of the new Charities and Societies Legislation of FDRE published on Negarit Gazeta - Proclamation No. 621/2009.

Charities and Societies Proclamation 621/2009 - Scanned copy of Federal Negarit Gazeta,
English and Amharic versions side by side (Large File - 6MB)


  Ministry says Committed to Ensure Smooth Transition to and Implementation of the New NGO Law
 

Ato Jimma Dilbo, Head of Association Registration at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) says his office is committed to ensure smooth transition of one-year period and implementation of the new charities and societies legislation 621/2009.
This was disclosed in a briefing meeting organized by CRDA on May 6, 2009 at its hall between MOJ official and the association members to discuss on transition related concerns and lack of charities on the implementation of the law
 
The statement sent by H.E Ato Berhanu Tsegaye, State Minister of MOJ and read out by Ato Jimma Dilbo also indicated that the introduction of the charity and societies legislation has brought members of CRDA and the civil society to the ministry more closer than ever. The promulgation of the proclamation enables to have sector focused and more relevant law that better govern the NGO sector with its detail internal affairs. This is a great stride towards transforming and supporting the sector.......
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  Africa Rikai, a Japanese NGO Celebrates Cultural Day, with Karrayyu Students
 

Africa Rikai, a Japanese NGO established with a theme of “Understanding Africa” and currently operating on education in various parts of the country, organized a colorful Cultural Day Celebration of Karrayu Students in cooperation with Gudina Tumsa Foundation at Dandi Gudina Secondary School in Metehara on June 13, 2009. The program was organized to incite community dialogue and youth educational enrollment.......
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Rapid Assessment Report on: The Implications of the New Charities & Societies Legislation on NGOs and CSOs & Possible Coping Mechanisms

 

Presentation of a report by MDNCT/CRDA.

Read the full document (large document 3MB).
 
 

The WaterChannel launched an Enhanced Website

 

On June 2nd, the new version of www.thewaterchannel.tv was launched. TheWaterChannel is a dedicated web-based video channel on water. It wants to be a main repository for video material on water and a main support and medium in promoting better water management.

TheWaterChannel now contains over 150 water related videos with new material coming in daily. The new version has several improved features and much more functions including improved uploading services, several technical improvements and news feed subscription.

TheWaterChannel has been around for two months and has welcomed over 3500 unique visitors on a good upward curve.

The WaterChannel invites you to take a look and appreciates your feedback! And if you have water videos to share, please let the WaterChannel know!
 
 

CRDA Five Year Strategic Plan (2009 - 2014)

 

CRDA is currently designing its five year /2009-2014/ strategic plan. Based on the consultation of members on the General Assembly, documentary review of the CRDA and civil society major documents and assessment of the operational environment, CRDA has come up with the following major issues that need to be addressed in its strategic Planning. Have a look at them and we would greatly appreciate if you could forward any more, comment on the existing ones or suggest any alternative options.

Please forward all your comments to spm@crdaethiopia.org.
We would like to thank you in advance for your invaluable feedback.

Click here for the Microsoft Word Version of the major issues to be addressed in the Strategic Planning

Click here for the PDF Version of the major issues to be addressed in the Strategic Planning

 

Web Based Discussion Forum Launched

 

CRDA has launched a web based discussion forum on topical issues. Any member of the CRDA forum can post his/her views and commentaries using the forum.

The current topic for discussion is:

"What are the pros and cons of local fund raising (in our context?) for NGOs development intervention in Ethiopia? Is there an enabling environment and trust for such fundraising activities be it at policy, various government levels and the social, community level?"

Go to the CRDA Discussion Forum
 
 

Documents on FDRE Charities and Societies Draft Proclamation

 


Recent documents pertaining to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation. Chronological Listing (Recent First).

Please note that Power Geez and/or Visual Geez is required to view documents in Amharic.



FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 - FINAL DRAFT from FDRE House of Representatives, English and Amharic versions side by side (Large File - 6MB)


Commentaries and Explanation of FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 from FDRE - Amharic (Large File - 4MB)


Summary of the Study on the Contribution of the of the Ethiopian NGOs/Civil Society in the National Development - English


Alternative Suggestion on the Latest Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation - Amharic


Comments of the Ethiopian Civil Sciety on the Latest (4th) Vesrion Draft Charities and Societies Legislation - Amharic


Commentaries and Recommendations on the Latest Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation - English
DISCLAIMER: THIS COMMENTARY IS PREPARED BY DEBEBE HAILEGEBRIEL, LEAD CONSULTANT, AND TSEHAY WADA FOR THE ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AD-HOCK TASKFORCE.


Comments of the Ethiopian Civil Sciety on the Latest (4th) Vesrion Draft Charities and Societies Legislation - English


FDRE Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - FOURTH DRAFT - English Version


Comments and Alternative Recommendations of the Ethiopian Civil Society on the Third Version of the Draft Legislation- Amharic version


Report on the Contribution of the of the Ethiopian NGOs/Civil Society in the National Development


FDRE Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - THIRD DRAFT - English and Amharic versions side by side


FDRE Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - SECOND DRAFT - Amharic


Civil Society Task Force's Comments on the Revised Draft Lagislation - Amharic


The CSO Task Force's Input on the Draft Legistlation after Premier vs. Civil Society 2nd Round Discussion of June 4, 2008


Notes on the Second Round Prime Minister and Civil Society Representatives Discussion


Highlights Of The Consultation Meeting With The Premier on the Draft Proclamation


Summary Of Comments Given At The Crda Preparatory Meeting Of Crda Members For The Consultation Meeting With The Premier


Minutes of the CRDA Consultative Meeting on Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation


Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - English Translation
The English text is a translation of the Amharic Comments for the sake of English speakers.
Please beware that the Official submitted version is in Amharic.


Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - Complete - Amharic


Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - Summary - Amharic


Observations on the Draft CSO Law by Kumlachew Dagne
DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEW OF CRDA OR ITS CONSTITUENTS.
IT IS AN OBSERVATION SUBMITTED BY AN INDEPENDENT LEGAL CONSULATANT.


FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 - DRAFT, English and Amharic versions side by side (Large File - 6MB)
 
 

CRDA: A Strategic Evaluation

 

A strategic evaluaion of CRDA by Dr Brian Pratt (INTRAC), a report for CAFOD, Cordaid, Christian Aid, EED, ICCO, Trócaire, SCIAF, and CRDA.

Read the full document.


Reaction of the CRDA Board and Mangement to the INTRAC's Evaluation of CRDA's Program.

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  Recent News - Updated May 23, 2008
 

CRDA Gets A New Director

Participants of the extraordinary membership meeting unanimously endorsed the appointment of a new director, Dr Meshesha Shewarga G/Tsadiqe, to CRDA, in an extraordinary membership meeting conducted at the Headquarters on March 7, 2008.....
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DPPA and Partners Declare a Net Requirement of 41,684 MT Humanitarian Aid for 2008

The Federal Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency (DPPA) and partners declared that based on a series of humanitarian need assessment carried out in various parts of the country a total of 171,646 MT of humanitarian assistance is needed in 2008 to feed 2.18 million people. Of these 137,106 Mt is from the already available stock but 41,684 Mt, food grain, blended food and oil is required from local and international donors.....
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CRDA News Updates Archive
 
 

CRDA Gender Forum Section

 

The Gender Forum has prepared this section on CRDA's Website to:
  • To inform the public about the Gender Forum and attract interested members
  • To act as a clearinghouse for gender research by posting the Gender Forum’s research online for the general public to access
  • To act as a networking link for CRDA members who can post their gender events here for general public attendance

  • COME JOIN THE GENDER FORUM!!
     
     

    May 17, establishment of CRDA, marked as Ethiopian Volunteers Day

     



    Click on image to see the full poster.

    Click here for the news update.

    May 17th, CRDA’s establishment, was marked as Ethiopian Volunteers Day, for the first time at national level, in Addis Ababa, on May 17, 2007, in the presence of senior Government Officials, NGO representatives and other development actors. The day was marked under the theme of “Volunteerism for National Development”. A corner- stone was laid at a square found along the ring road near Furi-Harbu River. This square was named as Volunteers Square. The occasion was organized by the Ethiopian Volunteers Day Organizing Committee established by Ethiopian Volunteers Association (EVOs) in collaboration with Christian Relief and Development Association (CRDA), Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), Addis Ababa Rotary Clubs and Kaleb Instruments P.L.C.
     
     

    CRDA North America Branch (CRDANA)

     

    CRDA North America is part of CRDA Ethiopia, an ambitious initiative to strengthen the global Ethiopian community so that individually and collectively we can make a positive contribution to the world in which we live without marginalizing our history, culture, and connection with Ethiopia.

    The very idea of accomplished Ethiopians from around the world participating in the development of their motherland has the potential to revolutionize the Ethiopian concept of voluntarism and social responsibility For a nation plagued by a desire to leave, the return of non-resident Ethiopians and their children to serve Ethiopians a subtle, but powerful statement. When joined by their brothers and sisters in Ethiopian taking responsibility for progress, the collective power to transform our country becomes an unmistakable reality.

    There is no question that Ethiopia has the intellectual capital and physical resources to become a strong developed nation. By encouraging civic participation within Ethiopia and reconnecting committed persons to Ethiopian origin to Ethiopia through service, CRDA North America hopes to make a humble contribution to Ethiopians’ development.

    Small scale success can revitalize the idea that every individual can make a difference in our country.

    Our dream is to galvanize a movement where Ethiopians around the world give back to Ethiopia through grassroots service and help awaken the spirit of Ethiopia, one person at a time.

    In the next few years, CRDA North America as a branch to CRDA Ethiopia, aims for its expatriate programs to complement a largely domestic initiative utilizing the tremendous talent and energy within Ethiopia’s own borders by launching large-scale domestic service programs.

    Such an exhibition of civic participation and collective social responsibility within Ethiopia will help renew faith in the concept that one person can make a difference.

    Click here to go to CRDA North America's Website.
     
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    REVISED HUMANITARIAN REQUIREMENTS FOR 2008 - Government-Partners Joint Document (PDF English)

    United Nation’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA-UN) provides weekly updates on the situation of the current drought in Ethiopia on its website in order to better inform concerned bodies to help in their actions.


     
       
     
    English PDF  


     
    Report on the Contribution of the of the Ethiopian NGOs/Civil Society in the National Development
    CRDA News June-August, 2008 (PDF)
    A strategic evaluaion of CRDA by Dr Brian Pratt (INTRAC).
    Reaction of the CRDA Board and Mangement to the INTRAC's Evaluation of CRDA's Program.
       
    FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 - FINAL DRAFT from FDRE House of Representatives, English and Amharic versions side by side (Large File - 6MB)
    Commentaries and Explanation of FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 from FDRE - Amharic (Large File - 4MB)
    Summary of the Study on the Contribution of the of the Ethiopian NGOs/Civil Society in the National Development - English
    Alternative Suggestion on the Latest Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation - Amharic
    Comments of the Ethiopian Civil Sciety on the Latest (4th) Vesrion Draft Charities and Societies Legislation - Amharic
    Commentaries and Recommendations on the Latest Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation - English (Document prepared by an independent consultant for the CSO Task force)
    Comments of the Ethiopian Civil Sciety on the Latest (4th) Vesrion Draft Charities and Societies Legislation - English
    FDRE Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - FOURTH DRAFT - English Version
    Comments and Alternative Recommendations of the Ethiopian Civil Society on the Third Version of the Draft Legislation- Amharic version
    Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - THIRD DRAFT - Amharic and English side by side
    Revised Charities and Societies Legislation - SECOND DRAFT - Amharic
    Civil Society Task Force's Comments on the Revised Draft Lagislation - Amharic
    The CSO Task Force's Input on the Draft Legistlation after Premier vs. Civil Society 2nd Round Discussion of June 4, 2008
    Notes on the Second Round Prime Minister and Civil Society Representatives Discussion
    Highlights Of The Consultation Meeting With The Premier on the Draft Proclamation
    Summary Of Comments Given At The Crda Preparatory Meeting Of Crda Members For The Consultation Meeting With The Premier
    Minutes of the CRDA Consultative Meeting on Draft Charities and Societies Proclamation
    Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - English Translation
    Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - Complete - Amharic
    Comments on the Draft Proclamation submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)- Summary - Amharic
    Observations on the Draft CSO Law by Kumlachew Dagne (Independent Article)
    FDRE Charities and Societies Proclamation 00/2008 - DRAFT
    English and Amharic versions side by side
    (Large File - 6MB)
       
       
       
    Fourth Quarter Progress Report (MA of the Ethiopian Social Accountability Project
    CRDA Annual Report for 2006 - Membership Approved
       
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