WHEREAS, it is believed that research for generating technologies, improving indigenous technologies and adapting foreign technologies in line with the country’s agricultural development strategy is a decisive activity to develop agriculture which forms the basis for the development of Ethiopia’s economy and the social welfare of its people;

WHEREAS, it has been found essential that research shall be undertaken in a systematic and coordinated manner in order to ensure sustainable development in production and productivity of the agricultural economic sector of the country;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to establish an organization which shall be responsible for generating, improving and adapting technologies and coordinating, encouraging and assisting research activities in order to fulfill the current and long term agricultural requirements of the country.

NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 (1) of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: