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Ethiopian Professional Association Alliance’s
Also known as EPAA’s home page. We are very much thrilled to have you visit and join our community.
CALL FOR ABSTRACT
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
THE CURRENT STATUS OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (PAs) IN ETHIOPIA
EPAA
works towards bringing the fragmented efforts of individual Professional associations into a concerted and united manner to attain its missions and vision. The Alliance closely works with many national, continental and international partners and collaborators to facilitate and accelerate the country’s priority issues of different concern.
Ethiopian Professional Association Alliance (EPAA) is a non-for-profit, voluntary, multidisciplinary consortium of professional associations established in October 2022 and accorded a legal personality with registry number of 6579 by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations according to Proclamation 113/2019. Its member organizations are of varying categories of professional associations.
We believe this website will serve as a platform of networking and information sharing and idea exchanging for member organizations and other stakeholders of EPAA
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Dr. Alemayehu Mekonen
President, EPAA
Capacity Building
EPAA focuses on capacity-building initiatives, providing training and resources to member associations to strengthen their governance and performance capacities
Collaboration
EPAA serves as a platform for various professional associations to collaborate, network and share best practices, and coordinate efforts on common issues affecting their fields.
Networking
EPAA facilitates networking among professionals from different sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Advocacy and informing the policy:
The alliance advocates for policies that benefit professionalism and improve the regulatory environment for various professional disciplines in Ethiopia. By uniting multiple professional voices, EPAA can have a more significant impact on policy discussions and decisions that affect multiple sectors.
Professional Standards
The alliance works to promote high standards of practice within professions, contributing to ethical practices and professional development.
Preliminary challenges being faced by EPAA
- Resource Limitations: Similar to many civil society organizations, EPAA faces challenges related to funding and resource allocation.
- Member Engagement: Ensuring active participation and engagement from its member associations is a potential challenge, especially in a diverse landscape.
- Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the legal and regulatory framework in Ethiopia can complicate advocacy efforts.
Opportunities for Growth
- Digital Engagement: Leveraging technology for virtual meetings, training, and outreach can enhance engagement and participation.
- Partnerships: Forming partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations can provide additional support and resources.
- Youth Involvement: Engaging younger professionals can infuse new ideas and energy into the alliance’s initiatives.
The Ethiopian Professional Associations Alliance (EPAA) is a consortium of various professional associations of diverse disciplines in Ethiopia, established in October 2022 under the proclamation for civil society organizations number of 113/2019. Its primary purpose of EPAA is to enhance the effectiveness and influence of individual professional associations in advocating for their members and promoting professional standards across different sectors.
The Ethiopian Professional Associations Alliance plays a vital role in uniting various professional associations to enhance their collective effort and bring a long-term impact. By focusing on collaboration, advocacy, and capacity building, EPAA can significantly contribute to the professional landscape in Ethiopia.
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መደበኛ አባላት
- መስራች የሙያ ማኀበራትንና በዚህ መተዳደሪያ ደንብ መሠረት በጠቅላላው ጉባኤ ውሣኔ ተቀባይነት ያገኙ አባል የሙያ ማኀበራትን ይይዛል፡፡
- የሚከተሉትን መመዘኛዎች የሚያሟላ ማንኛውም ሃገር በቀል የሙያ ማኀበር መደበኛ አባል መሆን ይችላል።
- በህብረቱ አላማና ግብ የሚያምን፤
- ህጋዊ የምዝገባ ፈቃድ ያለው፣
- የህብረቱን የመተዳደሪያ ደንብ እንዲሁም በጠቅላላ ጉባኤው በየጊዜው የሚወጡ የሥነ-ምግባር ደንቦችን የሚቀበል ተግባራዊ የሚያደርግ፣
- በጠቅላላ ጉባኤ ስምምነት የሚደረግባቸውን ክፍያዎችና መዋጮዎች መክፈል የሚችል፣
- በህግ ያልታገደ፣
Mission
To contribute to national development through a better understanding of the context of global, national and local professional associations; providing a platform for networking and partnerships; mobilizing and engaging its members; informing and influencing policy making; and rendering state of the art professional services.
Vision
Seeing a vibrant, self-reliant and iconic professional alliance with empowered and dynamic member organizations by 2035
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