Policies / Policies from 2002

Policies from 2002

Policies with publication year 2002.

Animal Diseases Prevention and Control Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Agriculture

Ethiopia2002Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The government of Ethiopia acknowledges the need to primarily prevent and control animal diseases to maximise their benefits. The becomes quite crucial owing to their wide range of use as draft power for agriculture, source of food, raw materials for industries, and foreign exchange. It details the necessary procedures for the prevention and control, powers and duties of animal health officers, movement of animals, animal products, animal by-products, and other miscellaneous provisions.

Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Environmental Protection Authority

Ethiopia2002Environment And Climate ChangeOther

This proclamation issues directives and detailed guidelines on crucial aspects of pollution control, including; management of hazardous waste, chemical, and radioactive materials, control of pollution, management of municipal waste, environmental standards, and environmental inspectors.

Excise Tax Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance

Ethiopia2002FinanceOther

The government of Ethiopia enacts the excise tax proclamation of 2002 on goods with inelastic demands, and goods that cause social problems in the country. This is in a bid to improve revenues and reduce the consumption of goods hazardous to the health of citizens.

Income Tax Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance

Ethiopia2002FinanceOther

The income tax proclamation number 286 of 2002 was enacted as a result of the government's need for a modernised tax system in line with the era of social and economic relations in the country.

Value Added Tax Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance

Ethiopia2002FinanceOther

The value-added tax proclamation addresses two issues in the county: tax evasion at all levels of the production chain and shortcomings of the sales tax.

Investment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Trade and Industry

Ethiopia2002Trade, Industry And InvestmentOther

Recognizing the importance of investment to the growth and transformation of the economy. The policy is a re-enactment of Ethiopia's investment proclamation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/National Planning Commission

Ethiopia2002Environment And Climate ChangeReport

A guide for efficient environmental impact assessment in Ethiopia. The assessment aims to maximally predict and manage the effects of developmental operations and activities on the environment. It seeks to ensure transparency and accountability, as well as ensure the general public take part in decisions and processes that affect their immediate environment.

Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Program (SDPRP)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

Ethiopia2002National DevelopmentPolicy

The government of Ethiopia has a single priority goal of poverty reduction. It aims to leverage economic growth as one of the core tools to drive the achievement of this goal. The SDPRP prioritises agricultural and rural development due to their strategic contributions to the livelihood of about 85% of Ethiopians. It discusses the need to ensure adequate private sector contribution, improve the public sector's facilitation objective, and adequately develop the export sector as other tools to be explored. "The overarching objective of the government�s poverty reduction strategy is to reduce poverty and equally maintain macroeconomic stability".

Foreign Affairs and National Security Policy and Strategy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ethiopia2002Foreign AffairsOther

This policy is driven by the need for adequate security and foreign relations to push the growth and development of the country. It contains strategies to aid adequate internal security, re-orientation of the populace as well as effective foreign relations.

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