OpportunityTitle: Supporting Fiscal Transparency in Ethiopia
CategoryExplanation: Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants that are eligible to apply are U.S. based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS; overseas NGOs; and public international organizations.
Description: This project enhances the USG&#8217;s efforts to support Ethiopia&#8217;s economic and political reforms that are spearheaded by the Prime Minister. The activities are developed in consultation with relevant GOE agencies including the Ministry of Finance, the House of People&#8217;s Representatives, and the Office of the Auditor General. There was also a close consultation and coordination with other development partners including the European Union, IMF, and DFID. The Development Hypothesis is that if public accountability institutions and the government&#8217;s reporting systems are strengthened, then budget transparency and public accountability will improve. The project seeks to build capacity at the following institutions: Ministry of Finance (MoF) House of Peoples&#8217; Representatives (HOPR) Office of the Auditor General (OFAG) The project will have the following three objectives to improve fiscal/budget transparency; Objective 1: Strengthen Accounting and Reporting Capabilities of the MOF Objective 2: Build Capacity of Legislature to Oversee Budget Objective 3: Improve Audit Policies and Procedures of the Office of the Auditor General (OFAG)
GrantorContactEmailDescription: StreitfeldDS@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Daniel Streitfeld &lt;br/&gt;Economic Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone +25111130