Ethiopian Government Proposes Major Ministerial Mandate Overhaul

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has initiated a significant restructuring of Ethiopia’s federal government institutions at the start of his new five-year term. A draft proclamation currently before the House of Peoples’ Representatives proposes a realignment of executive mandates across various ministries. While the proposal aims to reorganize the structure and responsibilities of the federal bureaucracy, the total number of ministry-level institutions will remain at 22. This move is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle strategy planned by the administration. The realignment intends to enhance operational efficiency without expanding the overall size of the cabinet.