Transparency Ethiopia in collaboration with the Adama Funeral Association ‘Iddir’ organized a half-day workshop at the hall of the ‘Iddir’ in Adama on the 16th of Septermeber 2011. The workshop was organized aiming at enhancing the knowledge of participants (Chairpersons of each Iddirs)  in dealing with corruption issues and the promotion of Ethics.

The Executive Director of Transparency Ethiopia and the Oromiya Regional Coordinator for Transparency Ethiopia, had presented papers about the definition, history, causes, consequences and the wider implication of unethical citizen for the future Ethiopia.

Upon the invitation of the Iddir Management Board, Speaker from Accord Ethiopia, Dr. Moges Shiferaw had also presented paper regarding the role of Iddirs in the social and economic development of Ethiopia or Africa. This philosophical approach of iddirs’ role was assessed and recommendation made to enhance their role beyond the traditional partnership formation alone rather they are challenged to think of sharing and working for Africa or the World, due to their emphasis on humanity than discriminatory approaches unlike other organizations.

Following the presentations, participants flooded their views on the presentations and their commitment to continue   their fight against corruption and share their knowledge to other iddir members.