DILLA, ETHIOPIA | October 10, 2026 — In a major step toward advancing evidence-based decision-making and sustainable regional growth, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), Dilla University (DU), and the South Ethiopia Institute of Capacity Building & Policy Study (SEICBPS) signed a historic trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 10, 2026.

The accord was formally executed during a regional economic development conference hosted at Dilla University. The signatories were Professor Tassew Woldehanna, President of the EEA, Dr. Tolossa Dadi, President of Dilla University, and Dr. Bereket Regassa, representing SEICBPS.

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration among the three institutions to promote policy-relevant research, strengthen institutional capacity, and facilitate policy dialogue and knowledge sharing. The partnership seeks to connect academic research and professional expertise with regional policy priorities, supporting informed decision-making and inclusive, sustainable socioeconomic development.

Through this collaboration, the three institutions aim to enhance their collective contribution to addressing regional development challenges and advancing Ethiopia’s broader economic development objectives.

Ethiopian Economics Association