Ministry of Transport and Communications (Ethiopia)
The Ministry of Transport of Ethiopia is a department of the executive branch of the Government of Ethiopia. It was formerly known as the Ministry of Transport. Dagmawit Moges is the current Minister of the Ministry. History. Modern service delivery of transport emerged for the first time during the regime of Emperor Menelik. After the invading Italian army was driven out of Ethiopia, an office known as “Ministry of Works and Communications” is formed to lead the service of transport and communications by proclamation No 1/1953 promulgated to define powers and duties of the  ministries. After staying until 1958 E.C, the communications sector was detached from this Ministry with order No 46/1958 and established bearing the name “Ministry of Communications”. In 1962, E.C the Ministry of Communications, Telecommunication and Post” was established so as to supervise transport and communication services in the centralized manner. Then, in 1966 E.C, the name was changed to “Ministry of Communication and post” and after a couple of years (in 1968); it was again renamed Ministry of Transport and Communications”. The ministry merged with the sector of construction and energy and named “Ministry of Infrastructure” in 1994 E.C with  proclamation No 256/2001. Once again it gained its name “Ministry of Transport and Communication” with proclamation No 471/2005 in 1998E.C. Structure. After staying until 2003 E.C the communication sector was detached from the Ministry with order NO 691/2003 E.C and established bearing the name “Ministry of Transport” changed with the supervision and coordination of eleven institutions of transport sectors.: a) Initiate policies and laws, prepare plans and budgets, and upon approval implement same; Power and Duties. b) Ensure the enforcement of federal laws c) Undertake study and research, collect, compile and disseminate information; d) Provide assistance and advice to Regional  States, as necessary; e) Enter into contracts and international agreements in accordance with the law;