Ombudsman

Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman

EIO

69/100

Summary

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The Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman was established by Proclamation No. 211/2000, implementing Article 55(14) and Article 101 of the FDRE Constitution. The Chief Ombudsman is elected by the House of Peoples' Representatives for a 6-year term. It investigates mal-administration and executive human rights violations.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 69/100 (good)
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length6 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Proclamation No. 211/2000 (Establishment of the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman)
Citation
Proclamation No. 211/2000 (Federal Negarit Gazeta Extra. No. 3/2000)
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Jurisdiction scope

National ombudsman; investigates complaints of mal-administration and human rights violations by federal executive organs. Issues recommendations and annual reports to Parliament.

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Secondary Sources