It is known that the National Election Board of Ethiopia has the authority given by the board's establishment proclamation 1133/2018 to provide and coordinate civic and voter education in consultation with the relevant stakeholders. This is done by making use of various options for voters to gain sufficient election-related awareness, i.e.

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The general assembly of the Association of African Election Authorities (AEA) was also held along with the forum, and Ethiopia was elected to serve as Deputy President of the continental Association.

NEBE was represented by its chairperson Birtukan Midekssa to participate in this forum organized by the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (DPAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) from 14-15 November 2022 in Maputo, Mozambique.

NEBE was represented by Mme Bizuwork Ketete, NEBE Board member, to participate in the 5th General Assembly Meeting of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) held in Cape Town, South Africa from 18-20 October 2022. This is the second A-WEB meeting to be attended by NEBE.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia, through its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit, held a consultation on September 29, 2022, regarding the research being conducted on gender-based violence against women during elections.

Zemenu Mola and six other members of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party submitted written complaints on June 28, July 6, and July 12, 2022, regarding the party’s first General Assembly, held on July 2nd and 3rd, 2022. They informed the Board that there were various violations of the party's bylaw, and they submitted additional evidence that they said would help strengthen their appeal. On the other hand, Dessalen Bezabih and two others similarly submitted their written complaints.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia has submitted a budget of 541,270,104.82 to the House of People's Representatives for the implementation of the referendum to be held in the SNNPR.

It is known that the board will conduct a referendum on six zones under the Southern Regional Government, namely in Gamo, Gofa, Wolayta, Gedio, Konso, and South Omo zones and five special districts, namely Burji, Amaro, Derashe, Basketo, and Alle.