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International Journal of Finance and Banking Research, 2024
Ethiopia is recognized as the first African country to establish an independently owned central b... more Ethiopia is recognized as the first African country to establish an independently owned central bank. This article evaluates the
legal independence of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), tracing its evolution from inception to the present day. Various
studies provide robust evidence that an independent central bank is crucial for maintaining price stability without adversely
affecting economic growth. The primary objective of this article is to analyze the extent to which the NBE maintains legal
autonomy and effectively executes its monetary policy mandate amidst governmental influences. Utilizing contemporary metrics
developed by Tobias Adrian, Ashraf Khan, and Lev Menand in 2024, the analysis is anchored in ten indicators of central bank
independence, including institutional autonomy, policy-making authority, budgetary independence, and financial independence.
A critical examination of the legislative frameworks governing the NBE assesses both existing laws and the proposed Draft
National Bank Proclamation. Findings indicate that while the NBE has made significant strides in enhancing its legal
independence, such as emphasizing price stability as its primary objective and allowing the board to set remuneration, substantial
challenges remain. Persistent governmental control over appointments and financial resource allocation continues to undermine
its operational effectiveness. This research underscores the necessity of a robust regulatory framework to enhance the NBE’s
autonomy and promote economic stability and growth. By integrating historical insights with contemporary assessment metrics,
this study advocates for targeted reforms that strengthen the NBE’s mandate in an increasingly complex economic landscape.
This paper is the first comprehensive analysis of the nature of the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray... more This paper is the first comprehensive analysis of the nature of the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region and applicable international humanitarian law rules. The paper characterize the conflict based on the objective criterion's under international humanitarian law and then provide analysis on the applicable rules of IHL to the type of conflict identified.
International Journal of Finance and Banking Research, 2024
Ethiopia is recognized as the first African country to establish an independently owned central b... more Ethiopia is recognized as the first African country to establish an independently owned central bank. This article evaluates the
legal independence of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), tracing its evolution from inception to the present day. Various
studies provide robust evidence that an independent central bank is crucial for maintaining price stability without adversely
affecting economic growth. The primary objective of this article is to analyze the extent to which the NBE maintains legal
autonomy and effectively executes its monetary policy mandate amidst governmental influences. Utilizing contemporary metrics
developed by Tobias Adrian, Ashraf Khan, and Lev Menand in 2024, the analysis is anchored in ten indicators of central bank
independence, including institutional autonomy, policy-making authority, budgetary independence, and financial independence.
A critical examination of the legislative frameworks governing the NBE assesses both existing laws and the proposed Draft
National Bank Proclamation. Findings indicate that while the NBE has made significant strides in enhancing its legal
independence, such as emphasizing price stability as its primary objective and allowing the board to set remuneration, substantial
challenges remain. Persistent governmental control over appointments and financial resource allocation continues to undermine
its operational effectiveness. This research underscores the necessity of a robust regulatory framework to enhance the NBE’s
autonomy and promote economic stability and growth. By integrating historical insights with contemporary assessment metrics,
this study advocates for targeted reforms that strengthen the NBE’s mandate in an increasingly complex economic landscape.
This paper is the first comprehensive analysis of the nature of the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray... more This paper is the first comprehensive analysis of the nature of the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region and applicable international humanitarian law rules. The paper characterize the conflict based on the objective criterion's under international humanitarian law and then provide analysis on the applicable rules of IHL to the type of conflict identified.