Ethiopia

National Research Ethics Review Committee of Ethiopia

Ministry of Science and Technology of Ethiopia

National Research Ethics Review Committee of Ethiopia

Chairperson
Professor Berehanu Erko (berhanue@yahoo.com)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
Mr Mr. Yared A Kefyalew (nrerc2002@gmail.com)

Telephone number: +25 111 117259

Fax Number: +25 111 1562759

Physical address
Ministry of Science and Technology of Ethiopia Compound, National Research Ethics Review Committee of Ethiopia Secretariat, Addis Ababa

Postal address
Ministry of Science and Technology of Ethiopia Compound, National Research Ethics Review Committee of Ethiopia Secretariat, Po.Box 2490, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Country
Ethiopia

Institution website address
http:// www.most.gov.et/Ethics%20Guideline.pdf

Organisation Info.

What is the institutional affilliation of your Organisation
University, Government

Level of operation

What is the level of operation
National

Finances

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health?

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Protocols Submission Information

What is your preferred manner to receive protocols
All the above

What is the operational language(s) of the organisation
English

How often does your organisation convene to consider study protocols
every two months

How long in advance should the protocol be submitted to be considered at the next meeting
1 month

If you have a timetable, please provide this information here
2011 Timetable 5 July 29 July 05 August 05 September 29 September 05 October 05 November 29 November 05 December 05 January 18 January 06 February 05 March 19 March 05 April 04 May 18 May 05 June

Details of Members

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Number of Qualifield Ethicists
1

How many REC members are women
1

What is the term of office for members of the REC
3 Years

Is this term renewable
Once

Training Requirements

Do members of your REC/IRB require specific training in ethics review of research
Yes

Is there a requirement for continuous education in research ethics?
Yes

Human resources development

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health? Yes