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Relief and Rehabilitation Commission Establishment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission, Ethiopia

This proclamation repeals The relief and rehabilitation commission order 93 of 1974 and the settlement authority establishment proclamation 78 of 1976. it subsequently establishes the relief and rehabilitation commission as an autonomous public authority to be accountable to the chairman of the council of ministers. It transfers all rights, liabilities, and assets of the repealed organs to the commission. It sets out the purposes of the commission, powers and duties, organization and composition, and other miscellaneous provisions.

Ethiopia 1979 Democracy and Governance

Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa Ratification Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Ethiopia

This serves as the proclamation to ratify the protocol to the African Charter on human and peoples’ rights on the rights of women in Africa. The protocol was adopted in Maputo, Mozambique on 11 July 2003. The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is given the responsibility to cooperate with other relevant organs to implement and follow-up the Protocol. It contains several reservations and declarations on the protocol.

Ethiopia 2018 Democracy and Governance

Revised Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Establishment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission., Ethiopia

The government of Ethiopia recognises the negative impact corruption could have in hindering the social, economic, and political development of the country. It, therefore, deems it necessary to fortify the anti-corruption commission to ensure effectiveness in the discharge of its duties. The Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is thus established as an independent Federal Government body. The Commission shall be accountable to the Prime
Minister, and notwithstanding the provisions of article 3 sub-article 2 of this proclamation, shall not be subject to any form of interference. The commission is charged with creating awareness about corruption in the country, and exposing, investigating and prosecuting corruption offences and impropriety.

Ethiopia 2005 Democracy and Governance

Refugee Proclamation

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

The refugee proclamation of 2004 makes provision for the laws and frameworks on refugees relations for effective implementation of international agreements on refugees’ asylum, protection, and safe and voluntary repatriation.

Ethiopia 2004 Democracy and Governance

Organizations of Civil Societies Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Ethiopia

The right to free association is an internationally recognized right of all human beings. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia recognizes this right, as well as the need to ensure this right is not infringed upon. This proclamation is a bid to drive the active engagement of government in an organized manner.

Ethiopia 2019 Democracy and Governance

Constitution of Botswana

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

This is the constitution of Botswana elucidating the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, the role of citizens and the powers of the different arms of government.

Botswana 1966 Democracy and Governance

SADC Principles and Guidelines for Democratic Election

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) principles and guidelines for democratic election have been adopted following the consultation of member states. the policy aims to promote democratic values and rule of law in member states.

Botswana 2015 Democracy and Governance

Referendum Act, 1987

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The Referendum Act provides the guidelines for holding a Referendum in Botswana.

Botswana 1987 Democracy and Governance

Principles of Election in SADC Region

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The policy outlines the principles for election management, monitoring and observation in the SADC region. The policy takes into account the political, legal, social, and cultural context in each country and expects member countries to adopt the policy to their context.

Botswana 2003 Democracy and Governance

Electoral Act, 1968

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The Electoral Act details the laws and guidelines relating to the election in Botswana such as qualification and registration of voters, electoral offences, electoral petitions and other election activities.

Botswana 1968 Democracy and Governance

Local Government Act, 2012

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The Local Government Act outlines the procedures for the establishment of local councils, the powers and duties of councils and other guidelines relating to the governance of local government in Botswana.

Botswana 2012 Democracy and Governance

Presidential Election Supplementary Act, 1969

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

This Act makes supplemental provision to the constitution of Botswana for matters relating to the election of a president.

Botswana 1969 Democracy and Governance

African Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance

Botswana, Ministry of Justice

The African Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance are principles and guidelines adopted by member states of the African Union to promote free and fair elections, good governance and rule of law in African Union member countries.

Botswana 2007 Democracy and Governance

Kgatleng District Council (Natural Resources Protection) Bye-Laws.

Botswana, Ministry of Lands, and Housing

These bye-laws prohibit the removal of firewood, any natural resource or veld product from the Council area for any purpose without obtaining a permit. This bye-law provides for the application and granting of the permit.

Botswana 2010 Democracy and Governance