Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office, Police Commission, Code enforcement bureau, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions

The advocacy meeting took place on July 19, 2022, at Harmony Hotel, Addis Ababa. The meeting aimed to organize a platform to create high political commitment among officials and prioritization of SF implementation and compliance endeavours. The workshop gathered participants from EFDA, FMHCA, AA-Trade, and Industry, AA Code enforcement, AA Transport, AA Youth Volunteers Coordination Office, Arada and Kirkos FMHCA, MWECS, and MCDO. The meeting started with introductions and presentations from AAFMHACA and MCDO. Presentations were delivered on the role of stakeholders and what MCDO aspire to. Points were raised during stakeholders’ discussion. Ms Tigist and Mr Elias reflected on raised points and added further insights. Then followed a group discussion. The main points raised during the discussion were: Strengthening the steering committee (Taskforce), Steps to follow in conducting the AASFI, Engaging the mayor’s office effectively should be a priority to do in the AASFI, and the need for a center of excellence (Recovery Center).