FES in Ethiopia

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Ethiopia, Addis Ababa office, was established in 1992. Since then, it has been actively supporting the process of political, social, and economic development and transformation in the country. In its almost three decades of experience in Ethiopia, FES has established strong partnerships with non-governmental organizations, trade unions, civil society organization, Think Tanks, universities, government institutions and the Ethiopian Parliament.

FES Addis Ababa is part of a closely woven network of FES offices across the continent and the world. We aim at intensifying the good working relationship with both internal and external partners by providing financial, technical and intellectual support for programs that foster democracy, economic and social development.


Our Work

Political Dialogue and Transformation

Political transformation, transition, and efforts for further democratization have been at the core of Ethiopia’s political agenda since the 1960s. To allow progressive steps to take root, inclusive dialogue amongst... more

Just & Inclusive Economic Transformation

Promoting decent work and labor relations based on social partnership are key values for our work and at the center of our activities in Ethiopia. In this line, we wish to support economic transformation and reforms on... more

Towards a Gender-Just Society

Our work aims at removing limitations women face in the political, social, and economic systems. FES strives towards equal and active participation of women in our activities and in working with partners in building of... more


Activities

08.12.2025

Young people from across Ethiopia gathered in Addis Ababa for the National Inclusive Youth Dialogue for Peace & Development (IYD4PD), a landmark forum…


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08.12.2025

Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen business accountability and human rights took another step forward:In the national process in Ethiopia towards a…


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Saturday, 11.10.2025

On October 4th in Semera, young people from across the Afar Region came together for the Inclusive Youth Dialogue for Peace & Development (IYD4PD)


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Publications

Ergete, Eskedar Awgichew

Integrating a just transition for workers' rights and livelihoods: enhancing Ethiopia's NDC 3.0

enhance Ethiopia's NDC 3.0 with a just transition perspective

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Empowering workers

power resources toolkit

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[Empowering workers]

[power resources toolkit]

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Ethiopia Office

Yeka Sub-City,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Woreda 05, Block No.03
House No. 109
P.B. 8786

00251 911200446
info.ethiopia(at)fes.de

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