EEA Hosts Inception Workshop for Study on Business Climate Challenges in Ethiopia’s Dairy Processing Industry

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) held an Inception Workshop on “Business Climate Challenges in the Investment and Operation of Industrial Milk Processing Plants in Ethiopia” on March 6, 2026, at the EEA Conference Room in Addis Ababa. The workshop marked the launch of a research project aimed at generating evidence on the key business climate […]
National Bank of Ethiopia Appoints Dr. Tewodros Mekonnen to Its Monetary Policy Committee

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Tewodros Mekonnen (PhD) on his well-deserved appointment as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Ethiopia. This important appointment reflects Dr. Tewodros Mekonnen’s outstanding contributions to economic research, policy engagement, and academic leadership in Ethiopia. The MPC […]
Validation Workshop Held on Feasibility Study for Technology Options in Ethiopia’s Massive Affordable Housing Program

Validation Workshop Held on Feasibility Study for Technology Options in Ethiopia’s Massive Affordable Housing Program Addis Ababa, February 26, 2026: A high-level validation workshop on the Feasibility Study of Technology Options for Massive Affordable Housing Construction in Ethiopia was successfully conducted today at Capital Hotel, Addis Ababa, organized jointly by the Construction Management Institute (CMI) […]
EEA and Wollo University Join Forces to Advance Research and Capacity Building

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – February 19, 2026 – The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and Wollo University have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in research, capacity building, and event organization. The MoU was signed by Professor Tassew Woldehanna, President of EEA, and Dr. Awol Seid, President of Wollo University, marking a […]
High-Level Forum in Addis Ababa Calls for Stronger Investment in Ethiopia’s Health Future

Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026: The Ethiopian Economics Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Amref Health Africa, convened a high-level policy dialogue under the theme “Investing in Ethiopia’s Future: From Health Expenditure to Health Investment.” The event took place at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa and brought together senior government […]
EEA Signs MoUs with Selale and Woldia Universities

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Selale and Woldia Universities on January 10, 2026, during the 5th Annual Workshop of the Consortium of Ethiopian Economics Departments (CEED) held at the EEA Meeting Hall in Addis Ababa. The MoUs were signed by Professor Tassew Woldehanna, President of the Ethiopian Economics Association; […]
EEA Hosts the 5th Annual CEED Workshop with Broad National Academic Participation

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) successfully convened the 5th Annual Workshop of the Consortium of Ethiopian Economics Departments (CEED) on January 10, 2026, at the EEA conference Hall in Addis Ababa. The workshop brought together senior academic leaders from more than 23 universities, including university presidents, college deans, and heads of economics departments, highlighting the […]
EEA Hosts Validation Workshop on Budget Allocation and Utilization in Oromia Region

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) convened a Validation Workshop on Budget Allocation and Utilization in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia, on January 5, 2026, at the EEA Conference Room. The workshop brought together senior officials, researchers, and stakeholders to review research findings and deliberate on policy-relevant insights aimed at strengthening public finance management in the region. […]
EEA and Shega Media & Technology Sign MoU to Advance Data-Informed Policy Dialogue

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and Shega Media and Technology PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on data-informed policymaking, research output dissemination, and innovative data visualization. The MoU was signed by Professor Tassew Woldehanna, President of EEA, and Mr. Anteneh Tesfaye from Shega Media and Technology PLC. The agreement reflects […]
EEA Releases New Quarterly Macroeconomic Update Assessing Ethiopia’s Exchange Rate Reform One Year On

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) has released its flagship Quarterly Macroeconomic Updates on the Ethiopian Economy (Volume 10, No. 03), focusing on Ethiopia’s exchange rate reform one year after the move to a floating regime. The report shows the Birr continued to face strong depreciation pressure, weakening 8.1% in Q1 FY2025/26, while buying and selling […]
