Picture: SCSOBy Addis Standard StaffAddis Abeba – Jima Dilbo, Director General of the federal Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) told state media that the Agency would strengthen its works to make civil society organizations “working against Ethiopia’s sovereignty and the public interest” accountable by law. Jima further pointed out that the Authority was working with the relevant parties to establish a strong monitoring and control system. However, he also said that the support of the federal government to civil society organizations will continue in accordance with the purpose for which they were established. CSOs that are found to be a hindrance to “Ethiopia’s struggle to maintain its sovereignty,” will not escape legal responsibility. On a positive note, Jima mentioned that most of the civil society organizations stand for the public good and support the country when it is in crisis.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2022 13:24 UTC