HPR Reiterates Support for Democratic Institutions’ Key Role in Nation Building

Addis Ababa, July 5, 2025 (ENA)— Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives, Tagesse Chafo, reaffirmed support for independent democratic institutions, emphasizing their vital role in advancing the nation-state building efforts.

Speaking at the opening of a joint forum on the implementation of institutional reforms, Speaker Tagesse emphasized the vital responsibility these institutions hold in safeguarding human and democratic rights.

 He noted that democratic institutions are established and operated in accordance with the Constitution to ensure the full respect of citizens' rights.

 

 Ongoing reform efforts, he added, aim to enhance institutional capacity, address legal and structural challenges, and enable these bodies to effectively fulfill their mandates.

 Tagese also reiterated the commitment of the HPR to address implementation gaps and reinforce the contributions of democratic institutions to nation-building.

 He added the house will regularly evaluate their performance and provide the necessary legal and procedural support to close existing gaps.

 

Highlighting reforms in the media sector, the Speaker said significant improvements have been made to ensure that the media plays a constructive role in promoting national unity, peace, and development.

 The forum brings together key stakeholders to review the progress of institutional reform plans across major democratic and media institutions, reflecting a broader national drive toward enhanced governance, human rights protection, and media freedom.

 The institutions which participated in the reform discussions include the National Election Board of Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, and the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman.

 

 Reforms in the public media sector will also be reviewed, covering the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), and Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), with an emphasis on improving professionalism, independence, and dissemination of accurate information.