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This document is the Civil Procedure Code of the Empire of Ethiopia (1965), enacted by Decree No. 52 of 1965. It is a comprehensive legal framework governing the procedures for civil litigation in Ethiopian courts, including jurisdiction, parties, pleadings, evidence, judgments, appeals, and execution of decrees.

This document is the Proclamation of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, specifically Proclamation No. 1/1995, which brought the Constitution into full effect on August 21, 1995. It was ratified by the elected representatives of the Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples of Ethiopia on December 8, 1994. The Constitution establishes Ethiopia as a federal and democratic state, outlines the structure of government, and enshrines fundamental rights and freedoms. It includes provisions on sovereignty, the supremacy of the Constitution, separation of state and religion, and detailed chapters on human and democratic rights, the structure of federal and state governments, the powers and functions of various branches, and national policy principles. The document also covers matters such as environmental rights, state of emergency procedures, taxation powers, and the establishment of key institutions like the Auditor General, Election Board, and Population Census Commission.

This document establishes a comprehensive legal framework to govern the procedures federal administrative agencies must follow when issuing directives and making administrative decisions. The proclamation aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and legality in administrative actions, guaranteeing that the intervention of administrative agencies in people's rights and interests is law-based. It provides detailed procedures for rule-making, public participation, judicial review, and the handling of complaints against administrative decisions.

This document is a comprehensive legal instrument enacted to regulate the licensing, operation, supervision, and liquidation of banking businesses in Ethiopia. The proclamation establishes the legal framework for banking activities, including definitions of key terms, requirements for obtaining and maintaining a banking license, capital and liquidity requirements, corporate governance standards, and procedures for supervision, enforcement, receivership, and liquidation. It also outlines the roles and powers of the National Bank of Ethiopia in overseeing the banking sector to ensure stability, soundness, and public confidence.

This document is an amendment proclamation that modifies the existing Banking Proclamation No. 592/2008 by introducing new definitions, such as "digital financial service" and "agent banking," and revising provisions related to the ownership and governance of banks in Ethiopia. A key amendment explicitly prohibits foreign nationals or foreign-owned organizations from opening banks or acquiring shares in Ethiopian banks.

This document is the Capital Market Proclamation No. 1248/2021 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. It establishes the legal framework for the creation and regulation of a capital market in Ethiopia, including the formation of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, definitions of key terms, and the powers and duties of the Authority. It covers aspects such as licensing, market operations, investor protection, and the governance structure of the regulatory body.