Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia and Djibouti

Published purpose

The Democratic Institutions Program is a multi-donor initiative designed to support the development of a democratic, constitutional federalism in Ethiopia that is accountable and responsive to Ethiopian citizens. Its purpose is to deepen the democratization process by strengthening key state institutions including the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, the Ethiopian Institute of the Ombudsman, the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the House of Peoples’ Representatives and Regional State Councils, and the House of Federation. The program as a whole is managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The technical assistance component is directly managed by CIDA and includes technical assistance in procurement, mainstreaming of crosscutting issues (gender equality, environment, HIV/AIDS), strategic planning, and performance review.