Ethiopia Establishes Politically Neutral Institutions

According to the narration, the foundation of a strong state is powerful institutions free from political bias, which is the most crucial part of state consolidation.

In the past, Ethiopia suffered from institutions subservient to the interests of individuals or specific groups rather than being system-centric. The destructive practice of completely dismantling existing institutions and rebuilding them with every change of government persisted, hindering state building.

Before the reforms, Ethiopia's democracy-related institutions, such as the election commission, were highly exposed to political interference. These institutions tended to operate by relying on specific individuals.

The process for the rule of law was chaotic and not systematically institutionalized. This led to a vicious cycle of lack of professionalism and inadequate independent operational systems for experts.

The narration states that various efforts have been made to break this vicious cycle since the reforms. In particular, partisanship has been removed from security and policing institutions, and they are being reorganized to prioritize the state.

Legal and structural improvements have been promoted to ensure the independence of justice and democratic institutions. Repressive civil society laws and anti-terrorism laws of the past have been amended, and the efficiency of the judicial system is being enhanced through digital transformation.

According to the interviewee's explanation, work is underway to advance institutions by recognizing public assets as assets of the national community. Efforts are also being made to integrate information and communication technology in line with Ethiopia's reality and political landscape.

To resolve ethnic conflicts and achieve social harmony, a consultative council and a reconciliation commission have been formed. These are evaluated as playing an important role in encouraging national dialogue and building democracy.

Removing human intervention and corruption within institutions is a key task for national stability and prosperity. The interviewee emphasized that having neutral, accessible, and sustainable institutions is an urgent challenge for Ethiopia. Completely eliminating human intervention like corruption is the core task.

Building sustainable institutions is the foundation for national stability, development, and prosperity. The government considers providing legal guarantees to citizens and creating institutions that work fairly for everyone, regardless of wealth disparity, as important tasks.