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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Liku Worku Law Office Ethiopia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 7: Civil Justice

It offers legal services in areas such as commercial law, labor law, and dispute resolution, among others. It is known for its contributions to the free access website Abyssinia Law.

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association - MENA Ethiopia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It works to prevent HIV/AIDS, while also protecting the basic needs and human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, their families, and dependents. Through its Social Accountability project, the organization works to strengthen citizens’ voices and promotes the accountability of public service providers.

Peace and Development Center - PDC Ethiopia
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Founded in 1991, it advocates for a culture of peace and development through proactive grassroots participation and by fostering customary and modern conflict resolution mechanisms in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Political Prisoners - SOCEPP Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It publicizes the situation of political prisoners in the country to solicit support from international public opinion in calling for the respect of human rights and the due process of law in Ethiopia.

The African Child Policy Forum Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

It is a Pan-African institute of policy research and dialogue, that works toward governmental accountability concerning the protection of children's rights. It monitors and reports progress, provides a platform for dialogue, and collaborates with inter-governmental organizations and civil society.

The Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission (ECC SDCO) - Caritas Ethiopia Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 1965, it coordinates the social and development ministries of the Universal Church in Ethiopia. It provides humanitarian assistance, social rehabilitation, WASH services, and health and HIV/AIDS education.

The Ethiopian Economics Association - EEA Ethiopia
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1991, EEA specializes in the analysis of the Ethiopian economy, through training, public dialogue, and research. In 2000, the Association established the Ethiopian Economic Policy Research Institute (EEPRI) as a subsidiary, which is organized in four areas: macro economy, trade and industry, poverty, and human resources.

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Established in 2000, it protects the human rights and freedoms enshrined in the constitution through advocacy, counseling, monitoring, and research.

The Ethiopian Satellite Television and Radio - ESAT Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is an independent media outlet that promotes freedom of the press, democracy, the respect for human rights, and the rule of law in Ethiopia. It was founded in 2010 by a group of exiled journalists, living in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - EITI Ethiopia Ethiopia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

EITI is a coalition composed of government agencies, extractive companies, and civil society organizations that promotes transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. It fosters open information and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources.

The Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Ethiopia Ethiopia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

It promotes transparency and accountability in public offices, enterprises, and organizations by offering ethics and anti-corruption education and by mobilizing the public against corruption and impropriety.

Transparency Ethiopia - TE Ethiopia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It is the local chapter of Transparency International and has worked in Ethiopia since 2002. It builds coalitions with the private sector, civil society organizations, and the government to prevent corrupt practices, strengthen public institutions, and foster a deep-rooted anti-corruption culture.

Zone 9 Ethiopia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It is a collective of nine Amharic language bloggers who work together to create an alternative and independent platform of ideas concerning the socio-political situation of Ethiopia.