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Local Governance Act

Ghana, Local Government and Rural Development

The nine hundred and thirty sixth Act of the Parliament of Ghana sets out to establish an efficient Local Government Service; provide for the establishment and administration of the District Assemblies Common Fund; to provide for a National Development Planning System; to define and regulate planning procedures of District Assemblies; to co-ordinate, facilitate, monitor and supervise internal audit activities within District Assemblies and for related matters.

Ghana 2016 Democracy and Governance

Diseases of Animals Act

Ghana, Ministry of Food and Agriculture

The Act aims to consolidate other amendments providing for prevention and control of infectious diseases in animals. It gives powers to the Minister in charge to declare diseases covered by this act and to also declare a place where diseases break out as an infected area.

Ghana 1961 Forestry and Wildlife

National Employment Policy (2012-2016)

Ghana, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

This 5-year national policy pushes to address issues around unemployment and underemployment. Among others, the policy prioritises efforts at agriculture modernisation, reforestation, private sector inclusion, agricultural infrastructure development, and sustainable environmental development.

Ghana 2012 Labour

Interstate Succession Law

Ghana, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

The law sets out provisions for the devolution of the estate or properties of persons who die intestate. The law defines ‘dying interstate’ as dying having not made a will disposing of an estate or portions of it.

Ghana 1985 Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Mining Operations Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Ethiopia

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia grants the government exclusive rights to the ownership and control of all mineral resources in the country. This proclamation seeks to promote the sustainable development of mineral resources in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia 2010 Trade, Industry and Investment

Seed Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia

Seed is an important input in the quest for improved crop production. The government of Ethiopia recognizes the need to ensure the introduction of improved seed varieties to serve as the foundation of its crop production goals.

Ethiopia 2013 Agriculture and Rural Development

Ethiopian Building Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Urban Development and Construction, Ethiopia

A country proclamation to determine the minimum national standard for the construction of buildings, and general public safety.

Ethiopia 2009 Infrastructure and Construction

An Investment Guide to Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Ethiopian Investment Commission

An overview of the various investment opportunities Ethiopia offers as well as incentives, legal, and institutional frameworks.

Ethiopia 2015 Trade, Industry and Investment

Capital Goods Leasing Business Proclamation (Amendment)

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ethiopia

An amendment to the capital goods leasing business proclamation. This is under the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia 2013 Trade, Industry and Investment

Stamp Duty Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, Ethiopia

This proclamation number addresses the provisions for the payment of stamp duty.

Ethiopia 1998 Finance

Public Private Partnership Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Ethiopia

The government of Ethiopia currently prioritizes effective private sector participation. It seeks to leverage efficient public-private partnerships to drive the country’s developmental goals. This proclamation, therefore, envisions the future of public-private partnerships in the country.

Ethiopia 2018 Finance

Refugees Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Agency for Refugee and Returnee Affairs, Ethiopia

This 2019 proclamation highlights the laws and frameworks on refugees relations, in line with international standards.

Ethiopia 2019 Democracy and Governance

Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/National Planning Commission, Ethiopia

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.

Ethiopia 2002 Environment and Climate Change

Lowland Livelihood Resilience Project-Resettlement Policy Framework

Ethiopia, Ministry of Peace

The Lowland Livelihood Resilience Project aims to manage, improve, and diversify rangelands while improving the general livelihood of the population. This resettlement framework pushes to mitigate potential social and environmental impacts of the project, in line with international standards

Ethiopia 2019 Agriculture and Rural Development

Financial Administration Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia

Based on studies carried out by the civil service reform program, this proclamation aims to strengthen the public finance administration system.

Ethiopia 2009 Finance

Investment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia 2002 Trade, Industry and Investment

Value Added Tax Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia

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.

Ethiopia 2002 Finance

Import Sur-Tax Council of Ministers Regulations

Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance

The 133rd proclamation of 2007 represents the council of ministers’ regulations to provide for the payment of surtax on import goods. This is in line with the relevant sections of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and the Coding System Ratification Proclamation No. 67 of 1993.

Ethiopia 2007 Finance