UN commends support of SEEDS project in Ethiopia’s election process

Addis Ababa, July 10, 2021 (FBC) – Addressing annoucement of certified election results, representing the United Nations (UN) resident humanitarian coordinator in Ethiopia, Catherine Sozi, Chief of Mission of IOM Maureen Achieng commended support of the Supporting Elections for Ethiopia’s Democracy Strengthening (SEEDS) project in Ethiopia’s 6th general elections process.

She said the UN through the management role of UNDP and other partners including the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has contributed various technical and material support for the election.

Supporting Elections for Ethiopia’s Democracy Strengthening (SEEDS) Project established in 2018 and began in 2019 incorporating sixteen international partners assisted the logistics, voter education and other activities.

Saying that the partnership has been backed by participation of international advisors and local experts, she noted that the support has constructive role in the process.

She reiterated the commitment of the UN to continue support to the government of Ethiopia in the efforts underway to realize a peaceful and inclusive country with resilient democracy.