Historical Background — Sidama Region Public Enterprises Regulatory Authority (SRPERA)

Overview
The Sidama Region Public Enterprises Regulatory Authority (SRPERA) was established following the creation of the Sidama National Regional State. The Sidama people voted in favor of statehood in a referendum on 20 November 2019, and Sidama became Ethiopia’s 10th regional state on 18 June 2020. SRPERA was formed to oversee, regulate, and strengthen regional public enterprises.

Purpose and Core Functions

  • Regulatory oversight: Monitor the performance, governance, and financial accountability of regional public enterprises.
  • Public interest protection: Ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with socio-economic goals.
  • Performance improvement: Promote efficiency, profitability, and service quality.
  • Reform facilitation: Lead and support enterprise reforms to match development priorities.

Key Milestones (Timeline)

20 Nov 2019 — Sidama Referendum

The Sidama people voted in favor of statehood, paving the way for the creation of new regional institutions.

18 Jun 2020 — Sidama Region Established

Sidama National Regional State became Ethiopia’s 10th regional state, leading to the creation of SRPERA.

2020–2021 — Formation of SRPERA

SRPERA was officially formed, setting its mandate and initial structure.

2022 — Initial Regulatory Framework

Policies and reporting templates were introduced for financial oversight and governance.

Ongoing — Modernization

SRPERA continues reforms, audits, and enterprise support for transparency and development.

Impact & Outlook

Although relatively new, SRPERA is central to strengthening Sidama’s economy through improved governance, oversight, and enterprise reform.

 

Main Objective

The Sidama Region Public Enterprises Regulatory Authority aims to regulate, oversee, and support public enterprises within the Sidama Region to operate efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with government policies and regional development goals.