The High Commission on Traditional Leadership and Knowledge is the implementing arm of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s (FDRE) mandates, entrusted with the responsibility of supporting and advancing the nation’s traditional leadership and knowledge structures. As the sole institution authorized by the FDRE to represent Ethiopia’s diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-religious dynastic traditions, the High Commission is tasked with facilitating their integration into the federal legal framework. It plays a central role in safeguarding and promoting these invaluable cultural legacies, reflecting the nation’s commitment to preserving its diverse heritage within the context of modern governance.