Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission is an independent government body that established in 2021 to foster national consensus, sustainable peace, and reconciliation in the country through an inclusive dialogue.
It was established in aftermath of the Tigray war, to overcome challenges in conflict resolution between the federal government and the Tigray regional government.

Overview

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission was established on 29 December 2021 under Proclamation No. 1265/2021 to foster national consensus, sustainable peace, and reconciliation in the country through an inclusive dialogue. The establishment coincided with the worsened situation in Tigray Region where the federal government and the Tigray regional force engaged in war. On 11 February 2022, the House of Peoples' Representatives approved 11 commissioners, more than 600 people were nominated by the public sectors for appointment. 42 individuals were shortlisted through screening procedure and consultation.
The Commission has garnered criticism through its foundation where many stakeholders and the public objected the nomination and selection process of the commissioners. This includes political intervention and lean toward the ruling Prosperity Party.