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Established in 1958 by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is one of the UN's five regional commissions. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the ECA comprises 54 member states and works to promote economic and social development, foster intra-regional integration, and support international cooperation across the African continent.

Core Mandate & Guiding Frameworks

• Dual Role: Operates as both the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa and an integral part of the continent's regional institutional landscape.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligns its programs and initiatives with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063.
• Primary Objective: Driving sustainable economic growth, policy innovation, and regional cooperation across member states.

Key Areas of Focus

| Focus Area | Scope & Objectives | | --- | --- | | Macroeconomic Policy | Formulates structural policies to accelerate economic diversification, industrialization, and job creation. | | Regional Integration & Trade | Advances continental market integration and supports implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | | Data & Statistics | Strengthens national statistical capacities and geospatial information systems to facilitate evidence-based planning. | | Natural Resources & Climate | Champions sustainable mineral and resource governance alongside green economy transitions and climate resilience. | | Social Policy & Gender | Promotes inclusive development, poverty reduction, social protection, and gender equality across all sectors. |

Leadership & Subregional Presence

Led by an Executive Secretary (Claver Gatete), the ECA coordinates continental priorities through its Addis Ababa headquarters and five dedicated subregional offices:

• Central Africa: Yaoundé, Cameroon
• East Africa: Kigali, Rwanda
• North Africa: Tangier, Morocco
• Southern Africa: Lusaka, Zambia
• West Africa: Niamey, Niger

The African Union Commission (AUC) serves as the key executive and administrative secretariat of the African Union (AU). Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Commission manages day-to-day operations, drafts policy proposals, coordinates continental programs, and implements decisions made by the AU Assembly and Executive Council.

Core Functions

| Function | Scope & Responsibilities | | --- | --- | | Secretariat Duties | Manages day-to-day administrative operations, budget allocation, and AU resources. | | Policy Execution | Implements decisions and policies adopted by the AU Assembly and the Executive Council. | | Global Representation | Represents the African Union and advocates for its strategic interests in international forums and negotiations. | | Member Support | Assists member states and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in implementing common frameworks and continental goals. |

Leadership Structure

• Chairperson: Directs overall administration, financial management, and continental diplomacy.
• Deputy Chairperson: Assists the Chairperson with operational administration and oversight.
• Commissioners: Six specialized heads leading specific thematic portfolios.
• Mandate & Term: Commission leaders serve four-year terms, renewable once.

Key Policy Portfolios

• ARBE: Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment
• ETIM: Economic Development, Trade, Industry, and Mining
• ESTI: Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation
• Infrastructure and Energy: Continental energy access and infrastructure networks
• PAPS: Political Affairs, Peace, and Security
• HHS: Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development

ChildFund has operated in Ethiopia since 1971, supporting children and families through environmental challenges, droughts, and armed conflict. As Africa's oldest independent nation and second-most populous country, Ethiopia faces ongoing threats to food and water security as well as disruptions from regional conflicts. ChildFund Ethiopia implements community-based programs to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.

Key Programmatic Pillars

| Pillar | Scope & Impact | | --- | --- | | Healthy | Delivers nutritional screenings, malnutrition treatment, and healthcare access across developmental stages. Built water infrastructure serving over 12,000 individuals in hard-to-reach areas. Invested over 10.6 million ETB in drought emergency response in Siraro, assisting 13,615+ people through school feeding and livelihood support. | | Educated | Improves access to preschool, primary, and secondary education in safe environments. Builds and renovates classrooms, distributes essential school supplies, delivers financial literacy education, and provides targeted retention support for adolescent girls. | | Skilled | Equip youth with market-aligned vocational training (including metalwork, hairdressing, woodwork, photography, mobile maintenance, tailoring, and embroidery) alongside life skills instruction in leadership, civic engagement, and public speaking. | | Safe | Delivers child protection and psychosocial interventions for children in conflict areas or child labor. Established seven Child-Friendly Spaces in North Wollo and South Wollo (Amhara region), serving over 10,100 conflict-affected children with care, play, and learning opportunities. |

Development For Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian national non-governmental organization established in Addis Ababa in 2020. Operating under the guiding theme “Protect, Develop, and Sustain”, DPO utilizes a triple-nexus programming approach that integrates humanitarian response, long-term development, and peacebuilding to build resilient communities.

Led by an all-female Board of Directors (5 members), DPO places women, girls, children, and vulnerable groups at the core of its mission, policy-making, and program design.

Mission & Vision

• Mission: To strive to meet the humanitarian and developmental needs of women, girls, children, and other vulnerable communities, regardless of their background of all sorts.
• Vision: To see women, girls, children, and other vulnerable communities living a decent life in a safe and healthy environment.

Geographic Presence & Registration Status

DPO maintains a strong footprint across East Africa, allowing for timely, context-specific responses to crises and sustainable community development.

Operational Reach in Ethiopia

• Afar
• Amhara
• Gambella
• Oromia
• Somali
• Tigray

Legal Registration

| Country | Legal Status | Registration Number | | --- | --- | --- | | Ethiopia | Registered National NGO | Reg. 5164 | | South Sudan | Registered INGO | Reg. 4178 | | Somalia | Registered INGO | Reg. NGOD/Moifar0422/022 | | Kenya | Registered INGO | OP.218/051/22-400/12732 | | Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Yemen | Under Registration Process | Pending |

Key Impact & Operational Approach

• Reach: Supported over 1.35 million people (266,800 households) affected by conflict and natural disasters since 2020.
• Focus Areas: Protection of lives, long-term recovery, women and girls empowerment, and life-saving humanitarian assistance.
• Coordination: Actively engages with regional clusters and coordination groups to deliver harmonized, high-impact responses.

Core Values

• Transparency: Ensuring clarity and openness in all operations for the benefit of stakeholders.
• Gender Equality: Promoting equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of gender.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, ensuring trust and reliability.
• Effective & Efficient Use of Resources: Maximizing the impact of resources to deliver maximum results in a productive manner.
• Partnership: Collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Inclusion: Valuing diversity, fostering equitable opportunities, and ensuring participation across all groups.