Politics of Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, the type of government is a Federal Parliamentary Assembly. In Ethiopia, the legislative power is vested in a Federal Parliamentary Assembly. The head of the government is Mulatu Teshome. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Ethiopia lasts until 10 July 2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Ethiopia lasts until 07/10/2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Ethiopia is 2.234. The strength of legal rights index for Ethiopia is 3. Overall, it is considered to be rather inadequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to some degree; credit information may be sufficient, but hardly available, or, the oppoiste case, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Ethiopia received 3261.3 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 3539.4 USD.

Government

In Ethiopia, the head of the government is Mulatu Teshome. The government system of Ethiopia is a Federal Parliamentary Assembly. In Ethiopia, the legislative power is vested in a Federal Parliamentary Assembly; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Federal Parliamentary Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Ethiopia is -0.47. This indicates that the government of Ethiopia is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Ethiopia before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Ethiopia is a member of.

Ethiopia is a member of the United Nations (UN). Ethiopia is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Ethiopia became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Ethiopia is part of, click on Ethiopia membership in international unions.

Freedom in Ethiopia

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Ethiopia is 3. Citizens in Ethiopia experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Ethiopia click on Freedom in Ethiopia.