Vision
To cultivate a skilled, self-reliant workforce across the Central Ethiopia Region, trained, assessed, and certified to meet international standards, driving sustainable employment, empowering local communities, boosting regional enterprises, and contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the region and its people.
Mission
To enhance and maintain the quality of TVET programs in the Central Ethiopia Region, aligning workforce skills with evolving industry needs while supporting individuals in achieving their career aspirations and seizing new opportunities.
Values:
Accountability (ተጠያቂነት) – We take responsibility for our actions and their impact on individuals, enterprises, and the region.
Transparency (ግልፅነት) – We operate with openness and honesty, fostering trust in all processes.
Efficiency (ብቃት) – We use resources wisely to achieve meaningful and timely results.
Quality (ጥራት) – We strive for excellence in training, certification, and services.
Participation (አሳታፊነት) – We actively involve communities, stakeholders, and learners in shaping our programs.
Non-discrimination (አለማዳለት) – We promote equality, fairness, and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
Professional Ethics (ሙያዊ ስነምግባር መጠበቅ) – We uphold integrity, ethical conduct, and respect in all our interactions.
Address
Central Ethiopia Region Establishment
Date of Establishment: 19 August 2023
Origin: The Central Ethiopia Regional State was formed from the northern part of the then Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR). This restructuring followed a successful referendum, which led to the creation of the South Ethiopia Regional State, with the remaining areas being designated as Central Ethiopia.
🏛️ Administrative Structure
Capital: Hosaena
Chief Administrator: Endashaw Tassew
Area: Approximately 15,098.97 km²
Population: Approximately 10,561,000 (as of 2024)
Ethnic Composition: Predominantly Gurage and Hadiya peoples, constituting about 70% of the region’s population.
🗺️ Administrative Divisions
The Central Ethiopia Regional State is divided into 7 zones and 3 special woredas (districts), each with its own administrative capital:
Zones
Hadiya Zone – Capital: Hosaena
Gurage Zone – Capital: Wolkite
Siltʼe Zone – Capital: Worabe
Halaba Zone – Capital: Halaba Kulito
Kembata Tembaro Zone – Capital: Durame
East Gurage Zone – Capital: Butajira
Yem Zone – Capital: Fofa
Special Woredas
Kebena Special Woreda – Capital: Wosherbe
Mareko Special Woreda – Capital: Koshe
Tembaro Special Woreda – Capital: Mudula
🏛️ Government Structure
Executive Branch: Based in Hosaena, overseeing the administration and implementation of regional policies.
Legislative Branch: Located in Wolkite, responsible for lawmaking and governance oversight.
Other Key Administrative Centers: Regional bureaus have been established in Butajira, Halaba Kulito, Durame, and Worabe to facilitate decentralized governance and service delivery.