Ethiopia: Transform or Fade - Ethiopian CSOs Navigating External Pressure, Internal Weakness

Ethiopia: Transform or Fade - Ethiopian CSOs Navigating External Pressure, Internal Weakness

Addis Abeba - Civil society organizations (CSOs) are indispensable to Ethiopia's humanitarian and development landscape, serving as vital bridges between citizens, communities, and government while promoting accountability and public participation. Yet the sector is in deep crisis--not only due to restrictive laws and political pressures, but also because of internal weaknesses in governance, leadership, and accountability.