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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 […]

Institutions, Shocks and Policy (Co-organized with IGC)

July 19, 2024

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The Institutions, Shocks, and Policy session, co-organized with the International Growth Centre (IGC), provided valuable insights into how institutions respond to various shocks and the effectiveness of different policy measures. […]

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

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Institutions, Shocks and Policy (Co-organized with IGC)

A panel discussion on Capital Market Development in Ethiopia saw insightful contributions from panelists Dr. Brook Taye, Dr. Tilahun Esmael, and Mr. Awoke Asfaw. The session is being moderated by Dr. Tewodros Makonnen.

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