Ethiopia’s Parliament Reviews Draft Bill Reconfiguring Federal Executive Structure

Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s newly constituted House of Peoples’ Representatives is reviewing a draft proclamation that proposes changes to the designation, organizational structure, powers and functions of federal executive organs.

The House is considering the draft during its first extraordinary session, with government representatives presenting the rationale for the proposed adjustments to the federal executive structure.

Presenting an initial briefing, government representative and House member Fikadu Tesema said the number of federal executive organs would remain at 22 under the draft.

The proposed bill nevertheless introduces changes to the designations and mandates of several ministries. Two ministries would be constituted through the reorganization of existing institutions, while two others would have their names changed to reflect their respective mandates.

Under the draft, the former Ministry of Culture and Sports would become the Ministry of Youth and Sports, while the former Ministry of Tourism would become the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The former Ministry of Planning and Development would be designated as the Ministry of National Strategy, while the former Ministry of Transport and Logistics would be designated as the Ministry of Logistics.

The proposed adjustments are intended to enhance the effectiveness of the ministries and better align their institutional mandates with their responsibilities, according to the explanation presented to the House.

Minister of Planning and Development Ms. Fitsum Assefa is currently providing the House with a detailed presentation on the draft proclamation and the rationale behind the proposed restructuring.

The deliberation is taking place as the 7th House of Peoples’ Representatives begins its legislative work following the opening of the new parliamentary term and the formation of the new federal government this week.

The House is continuing its review of the draft bill, with its final status to depend on the outcome of the ongoing parliamentary deliberation.