The 50th Anniversary of DLCO-EA was celebrated colorfully at the new African Union Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 22nd September, 2012, where, the Guest of Honour was H.E. Mr. Tefera Deribew, Minister of Agriculture, Ethiopia The celebrations included Panel discussion, other activities were Photo Exhibition, Launching the DLCO-EA Commemoration Book, Birth Day Cake Cutting Ceremony, and presentation of Certificate of Merit and presents to 3 Members of staff who have served the Organization for over 40 years.

The Council of Ministers, Executive Committee Members, Resident Ambassadors of DLCO-EA Member Countries. Development Partners, DLCO-EA staff and invited guests participated in the 50th Anniversary celebrations.

From its inception in 1962 till the beginning of the new Millennium, DLCO-EA has received technical, financial and other forms of support from a wide variety of friends and partners in development, among them:

ADB | USAID | FAO | UNECA | CIDA | SIDA | EU | GTZ | DFID |