Ethiopia Prioritizing Institution-Building in National Reforms: Adem Farah  

Addis Ababa, November 24, 2025 (ENA)—  Ethiopia remains committed to strengthening key institutions as part of its ongoing national reform agenda, according to Adem Farah, Vice President of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) and Head of the Democratic System Building Center, with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister.

According to the PP, Adem Farah made these remarks during a meeting with Darren Welch, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Ethiopia.

He noted that Ethiopia and the UK share a long-standing relationship spanning generations and grounded in social, economic, and political cooperation.

They held extensive discussions on enhancing political and development cooperation, as well as on deepening inter-party ties.

The meeting underscored the historical and strategic partnership between the two countries, with both sides agreeing to pursue exchanges and joint initiatives aimed at advancing governance, institution-building, and development programs.

Ambassador Welch, on his part, reiterated the UK’s support for Ethiopia’s ongoing reform efforts.  

“We need to work together more in cultural, political, and institutional areas,” he emphasized.

On the political front, Adem highlighted the widening democratic space, noting the appointment of leaders from competing political parties to various government positions.  

“The total number of such appointments has reached a record 275, including four ministers and three deputy ministers,” he stated.  

This development, he said, reflects a deliberate effort to foster a political culture grounded in pluralism and consensus-building.

Economically, Ethiopia has transitioned from a single-sector model to a diversified, multi-actor growth trajectory, registering an impressive 9.2 percent expansion alongside declining inflation, he said.

According to him, significant progress has been recorded in agriculture, particularly in wheat production, as well as in power generation, import substitution, and flagship initiatives such as Bounty of the Plate and Green Legacy Initiative (GLI).  

According to his, the GLI has resulted in the planting of more than 48 billion seedlings over the past seven years.

Reforms are also reshaping service delivery and welfare systems in which more than 30,000 new kindergartens have been established, educational quality indicators are improving, and proactive public health measures are strengthening prevention and treatment capacities.  

Governance innovations like the Mosob One-Stop Service, now operating in over 20 major cities, have pushed customer satisfaction rates to an impressive 95 percent, Adem emphasized, adding that Ethiopia’s digital transformation has likewise gained momentum with the completion of the first phase of Digital Ethiopia, now extended through 2030.

On the international stage, Ethiopia continues to maintain an active global presence, most recently demonstrated by its nomination to host COP32, recognition of its climate leadership and advocacy within Africa.  

In the realm of party diplomacy, the PP is expanding partnerships with political organizations worldwide, guided by its 10-year strategic plan to build a strong party capable of underpinning a strong state.

Institutional strengthening was a major focus of the dialogue, with Ethiopia expressing interest in drawing from the United Kingdom’s experience in governance and democratic institution-building.  

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) was emphasized as a cornerstone institution founded on principles of fairness, impartiality, and independence.

Adem also affirmed that the PP is rigorously preparing for the upcoming general election, committed to ensuring a level democratic playing field and to competing responsibly and effectively.  

All preparations, he noted, are fully aligned with NEBE’s electoral timetable.

Both sides concluded the meeting with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation in governance, institutional development, and party-to-party engagement.  

It is also mentioned that a series of reciprocal exchanges and collaborative initiatives is expected in the near future, marking a new chapter in UK-Ethiopia relations.