First E-Consultation Portal Launched for Draft Laws


First E-Consultation Portal Launched for Draft Laws

Ministry of Innovation & Technology has launched an e-consultation portal, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and GIZ, the German development agency. The platform enables citizens and institutions to submit feedback on draft laws and pave ways for public involvement in lawmaking,. At the launch event, speaker of the parliament, Tagesse Chafo, emphasised the importance of involving the public and stakeholders in legal processes to uphold constitutional values and build accountability. He noted that such engagement enhances the legitimacy and enforce-ability of laws. Minister for Justice, Hanna Arayaselassie, stated that the system is accessible to all, including people with special needs, and is designed to operate at both federal and regional levels. She noted that the portal saves time, increases participation, and gathers more inclusive input from across sectors. The portal marks the country’s first effort to use electronic methods for nationwide legal consultations, setting a precedent for digital governance in lawmaking.

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