17. Right of Appeal Any decision taken or order issued by the Authority pursuant to the provisions in this Directive is subject to review and appeal in accordance with Articles 38 and 39 of the Proclamation. 18. Amendment The Authority may, at any time it deems it necessary, amend this Directive by providing advance notice to all Licensees and conducting a stakeholder consultation process in line with the provisions of the Proclamation. 19. Effective Date This Directive shall come into force on the 9th day of July 2021. DONE AT ADDIS ABABA ON THE 9TH DAY OF JULY 2021 ENGINEER BALCHA REBA DIRECTOR GENERAL ETHIOPIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY 9