House Approves Federal Tax Reform, Statistics and Carbon Market Bills

Addis Ababa, July 1, 2026 (ENA) — The House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR) has approved three key bills on federal tax administration reform, Ethiopian statistics, and the Ethiopian carbon market during its 29th regular session.

The House also held extensive deliberations on the Federal Government's draft budget for the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year.

Presenting the Standing Committee's report and recommendations, Desalegn Wedaje, Chairperson of the Planning, Budget and Finance Standing Committee, said the Federal Tax Administration Reform Bill is designed to strengthen accountability, fairness, and efficiency in the country's tax system.

He noted that the legislation introduces an independent mediation mechanism to resolve misunderstandings between taxpayers and tax authorities, providing an alternative to existing dispute settlement procedures.

Regarding the Ethiopian Statistics Bill, Desalegn also elaborated that the legislation will establish a modern, legally grounded, and internationally compliant national statistical system.

According to him, the bill will ensure that the country's development efforts, transformation programs, and public institutions are guided by reliable, data-based decision-making.

On the Ethiopian Carbon Market Bill, the Standing Committee chairperson also said the legislation will help translate Ethiopia's expanding green development initiatives into economic opportunities by promoting carbon market development, attracting green investment, and facilitating technology transfer.

Following deliberations, the House unanimously approved all three bills based on the recommendations submitted by the Planning, Budget, and Finance Standing Committee.