WHEREAS, the participation of the private sector is recognized an essential strategy to realize the country’s development objectives, including the infrastructure system
WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish a favorable legislative framework to promote and facilitate the implementation of privately financed infrastructure projects by enhancing transparency, fairness and long-term sustainability;
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to further develop the general principles of transparency, economy and fairness in the award of contracts by public entities through the establishment of specific procedures for the award of infrastructure projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows:
