EEA’s 21st International Conference Features Panel Discussion on Capital Market Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – On July 19, 2024, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA)successfully hosted its 21st International Conference. The event focused on stimulatingdiscussions around critical economic issues. Dr. Lemma Gudisa, Vice President of the EEA, warmly welcomed attendees, setting the stage forthe day’s deliberations. Following opening remarks by Professor Beyene Petros, Director Generalof the Policy […]
Closing remarks and a vote of thanks were given by Zuzana Brixiova Schwidrowski, expressing gratitude to all attendees and contributors
Participants engaged in a lively general discussion, sharing their perspectives on the reports and their implications for Africa’s economic future
Dr. Tassew Tadesse, a senior researcher in macroeconomics at EEA, delivered remarks as the discussant for EGR II, highlighting key aspects of the report
Dr. Cesar Cansho, Senior Economist at the World Bank, provided remarks as the discussant for ERA 2024, adding valuable insights to the report’s findings
Allan Mukungu from UNECA’s Macroeconomics and Governance Division introduced the Economic Governance Report II (EGR II), which offers a framework for assessing and reporting tax expenditures in Africa
Nadia Ouedraogo from UNECA’s Macroeconomics and Governance Division presented the Economic Report on Africa (ERA 2024), focusing on “Investing in a Just and Sustainable Transition in Africa.”
Opening remarks by Lee Everie, Director of the Macroeconomics and Governance Division at UNECA, set the stage for the session. The session was chaired by Dr. Addis Kassahun and documented by rapporteur Dr. Tesfaye Melaku
Day two of the 21st International Conference on the Ethiopian Economy commenced with a welcoming of participants to the plenary session on the launch of ERA 2024 and EGR II
Agriculture
Agriculture took center stage in Conference Room 2, where Tadesse Kuma chaired an engaging session on the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the agricultural sector. Rapporteur Molla Alemayehu captured the essence of the discussions, emphasizing the need for sustainable agricultural practices and improved productivity