Transparency Ethiopia signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Wolaita Sodo University.
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November 17,2022:- TE has signed an MoU with Wolaita Sodo University to help implement various activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia " funded by EU CSF-III.
In addition to working together in the overall fight against corruption and the promotion of ethics in the region, the MoU particularly focuses on trainings and discussions forums to be organized by TE to engage Wolaita Sodo University students.
TE looks forward to a fruitful partnership with the University.
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November 17,2022:- TE has signed an MoU with Wolaita Sodo University to help implement various activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia " funded by EU CSF-III.
In addition to working together in the overall fight against corruption and the promotion of ethics in the region, the MoU particularly focuses on trainings and discussions forums to be organized by TE to engage Wolaita Sodo University students.
TE looks forward to a fruitful partnership with the University.
የትራንስፓረንሲ ኢትዮጵያ ዋና ዳይሬክተር አቶ ሳሙኤል ካሳሁን መንግሥት «የሙስና ተዋንያን ሁሉ ሙስናን እርም እንዲሉ የሚያደርግ ርምጃ እንዲወስድ ያስፈልጋል» ይላሉ።
ሙሉ ዘገባውን ከታች የሚገኘውን ማስፈንጠርያ በመጫን ይመልከቱ።
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A recent article on the Reporter raises critical issues of concern also shared by Transparency Ethiopia.
The report reads:
"There is no denying that resolving to fight corruption is a commendable step in the right direction. Nevertheless, a considerable number of people wonder if the latest anti-corruption drive is another publicity stunt fated to flounder as well due to a raft of critical issues. Chief among is the level of the political leadership’s commitment to suit its word to action."
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The report reads:
"There is no denying that resolving to fight corruption is a commendable step in the right direction. Nevertheless, a considerable number of people wonder if the latest anti-corruption drive is another publicity stunt fated to flounder as well due to a raft of critical issues. Chief among is the level of the political leadership’s commitment to suit its word to action."
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Transparency Ethiopia organized a roundtable discussions on Investigative Journalism
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Nov, 24/2022:- A 5th roundtable discussion was held at Harmony Hotel Addis Ababa focusing on the issue of challenges of Investigative Journalism in fighting corruption and promoting democratic governance and rule of Law in Ethiopia, and its possible remedies.The roundtable forum assembled together 20 high level Journalists and other media personnel from various media houses.
The workshop was opened by Samuel Kassahun, Executive Director of Transparency Ethiopia, who briefly discussed the purpose of the session. Ato Samuel also encouraged participants to employ the knowledge they acquire from the session in the fight against corruption and the promotion of ethics.
Ato Tibebu Bekele, Director of Ahadu Radio and a seasoned and highly regarded journalist,
gave an insightful presentation on the importance of investigative journalism; tips for Investigative Journalism; challenges of Investigative Journalism in Ethiopia, and concluded with some recommendations to overcome the challenges against Investigative journalism.
After the tea break, participants discussed on the challenges faced by media regarding investigative journalism in fighting corruption.
Participants forwarded eye opening perspectives on the challenges and the existing legal gap in protecting journalists. They also aired ideas on possible remedies to these challenges.
The discussion was concluded by Professor Shiferaw Taye and Ato Tibebu's reflection on relevant issues.
Samuel,TE's Executive Director, further reflected on the challenges and remedies raised by the participants before wrapping up the session.
Transparency Ethiopia is grateful to the European Union Civil Society Fund III for financially supporting this and other activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia ".
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Nov, 24/2022:- A 5th roundtable discussion was held at Harmony Hotel Addis Ababa focusing on the issue of challenges of Investigative Journalism in fighting corruption and promoting democratic governance and rule of Law in Ethiopia, and its possible remedies.The roundtable forum assembled together 20 high level Journalists and other media personnel from various media houses.
The workshop was opened by Samuel Kassahun, Executive Director of Transparency Ethiopia, who briefly discussed the purpose of the session. Ato Samuel also encouraged participants to employ the knowledge they acquire from the session in the fight against corruption and the promotion of ethics.
Ato Tibebu Bekele, Director of Ahadu Radio and a seasoned and highly regarded journalist,
gave an insightful presentation on the importance of investigative journalism; tips for Investigative Journalism; challenges of Investigative Journalism in Ethiopia, and concluded with some recommendations to overcome the challenges against Investigative journalism.
After the tea break, participants discussed on the challenges faced by media regarding investigative journalism in fighting corruption.
Participants forwarded eye opening perspectives on the challenges and the existing legal gap in protecting journalists. They also aired ideas on possible remedies to these challenges.
The discussion was concluded by Professor Shiferaw Taye and Ato Tibebu's reflection on relevant issues.
Samuel,TE's Executive Director, further reflected on the challenges and remedies raised by the participants before wrapping up the session.
Transparency Ethiopia is grateful to the European Union Civil Society Fund III for financially supporting this and other activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia ".
Transparency International Ethiopia organized a roundtable discussions on Investigative Journalism for Sidama and SNNP Regional States.
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Transparency International Ethiopia has organized a successful roundtable discussion at Hawassa city on the topic of challenges of Investigative Journalism in fighting corruption and promoting democratic governance and rule of Law in Ethiopia, and its possible remedies.The roundtable forum brought together 30 high level Journalists and other media personnel from various media houses from both regions.
The workshop was opened by Ato Woyessa Woka, regional representative of Transparency Ethiopia, who discussed the purpose of the session. Dr Mihreteab Abraham, lecturer at Hawassa University, latter made a presentation on the importance and challenges of investigative journalism in the contextof the two regions and in Ethiopia in general. He concluded by forwarding recommendations to overcome the challenges against Investigative journalism.
Following the presentation,participants discussed on the challenges faced by media regarding investigative journalism in fighting corruption. By the moderation of Dr Mihreteab, participants exchanged helpful perspectives on the challenges and the existing legal gap in protecting journalists. They also aired ideas on possible remedies to these challenges.
Ato Woyessa concluded the session by extending gratitude to Dr Mihreteab and all participants. He also,on behalf of Transparency International Ethiopia, expressed appreciation to the European Union Civil Society Fund III for financially supporting this and other activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia ".
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Transparency International Ethiopia has organized a successful roundtable discussion at Hawassa city on the topic of challenges of Investigative Journalism in fighting corruption and promoting democratic governance and rule of Law in Ethiopia, and its possible remedies.The roundtable forum brought together 30 high level Journalists and other media personnel from various media houses from both regions.
The workshop was opened by Ato Woyessa Woka, regional representative of Transparency Ethiopia, who discussed the purpose of the session. Dr Mihreteab Abraham, lecturer at Hawassa University, latter made a presentation on the importance and challenges of investigative journalism in the contextof the two regions and in Ethiopia in general. He concluded by forwarding recommendations to overcome the challenges against Investigative journalism.
Following the presentation,participants discussed on the challenges faced by media regarding investigative journalism in fighting corruption. By the moderation of Dr Mihreteab, participants exchanged helpful perspectives on the challenges and the existing legal gap in protecting journalists. They also aired ideas on possible remedies to these challenges.
Ato Woyessa concluded the session by extending gratitude to Dr Mihreteab and all participants. He also,on behalf of Transparency International Ethiopia, expressed appreciation to the European Union Civil Society Fund III for financially supporting this and other activities under the umbrella project "Ensuring Participation of Actors for Transparency and Accountability of Institutions to Support the fight against corruption and promote Democratic Governance and Rule of Law in Ethiopia ".