Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council – ECSOC - CSOs, Stakeholders Share Insights and Recommendations at National Dialogue Panel

Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC)

ECSOC is a statutory organization established under the Organizations of Civil Societies Proclamation No. 1113/2019 in March 2019. ECSOC is the apex body legally representing over 4,000 civil society organizations, consortia, and associations.

The Council operates as a wholly independent institution with a mandate to represent and coordinate the CSO sector in Ethiopia.

The Council is an important catalyst for establishing and maintaining an enabling environment for the inclusive participation and operation of non-state actors, allowing them to engage in any lawful activity, including democracy, human rights, elections, peacebuilding, etc.

The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) National Dialogue Reference Group held a panel discussion today on "Potential Challenges and Remedies of the Ethiopian National Dialogue."

The panel discussion aimed to foster stakeholder collaboration to share insights and recommendations and explore the feasibility of completing activities within the current timeframe.

The discussion platform also paved the way for the Reference Group to identify potential obstacles leading up to the national plenary session.

In the opening session, Vice President of ECSOC, Ahmed Hussen, underscored the important role that CSOs can play in the National Dialogue Process and urged them to continue strengthening their efforts at this critical time.

Panelists, including representatives from civil society organizations and the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, took part at today’s session which was organized through the financial support of Life & Peace Institute.