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Compliance & Governance
Operating between two distinct legal systems is EAI's core institutional competence. We treat U.S. and Ethiopian legal frameworks not as obstacles to manage, but as the non-negotiable operating manual for everything we do.
In frontier markets, international companies fail most often on compliance lapses, and local institutions get burned by unvetted counterparties. EAI exists to close that gap: auditable, documented process from day one protects our partners’ legal standing on both sides.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Zero tolerance for improper payments, gifts, or inducements of any kind, whether direct or indirect. Strict accounting controls and third-party due diligence.
ITAR & EAR Export-Control Regimes. Strict non-brokering status. All defense-related or dual-use items proceed solely through licensed, registered, and authorized government or commercial channels.
OFAC Sanctions & Restricted Party Screening. Mandatory screening of all counterparties, directors, and beneficial owners against U.S. Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) lists before engagement.
Federal Procurement Integrity Standards. Adherence to U.S. federal procurement integrity rules and non-disclosure standards in any teaming with U.S. prime defense or development contractors.
Ethiopian Commercial Code & Investment Proclamation. Full compliance with Ethiopian business registration, foreign investment thresholds, tax registration (TIN), and repatriation regulations.
Public Procurement & Property Administration. Strict compliance with Ethiopian Federal Public Procurement Agency (FPPA) directives, competitive bidding thresholds, and tender rules.
Sectoral Licensing & Ministerial Clearances. Ensuring all specialized engineering, energy IPP development, aviation, and trade activities hold requisite approvals from respective regulatory authorities.
Anti-Corruption & Ethics Proclamations. Full alignment with Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (FEACC) guidelines and public integrity standards across all government engagements.
Screening. Every prospective partner, supplier, and end user is screened before engagement. We decline relationships that can't pass diligence.
Documentation. Engagements are governed by written agreements with clear scope, compensation, and compliance obligations. No handshake mandates.
Escalation. Regulated questions go to qualified counsel before action, not after. When a pathway needs a license or approval, the pathway waits for it.