Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council is established in December 2020 as a statutory body governed by the full participation of all civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. Based on Article 85 of the CSOs proclamation number 1113/2019, the council aims at ensuring the sector’s transparency and accountability using international principles as well as national values to promote self-governance of the ongoing operation of the sector as well as representations at various levels. ECSOC also exists for the purpose of coordinating & representing the sector as well as advising the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) about CSOs registration & administration. Moreover, to fulfill these statutory mandates, ECSOC plays key roles in knowledge production & dissemination, leading advocacy efforts, promotion and protection of the civil society sector.
