The Ethiopian Civil Service College started operation in 1995 but was formally established in February, 1996 as an autonomous institution with legal status by the Council of Minister Regulation No. 3/1996. Since establishment, the College has contributed immensely in developing the capacity of the Ethiopian Civil Service through education and training. The College has been able to make tremendous contribution in capacity building through the provision of short-term courses and specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs; rendering research and consultancy services; providing library documentation services and facilitating conferences, seminars and workshops.