Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 21, 2024 — Dr. Tom Lavers, a distinguished Reader in Politics and Development, captivated members of the Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) and fellow researchers with an informative talk based on his latest book, “Ethiopia’s Developmental State: Political Order and Distributive Crisis.” Drawing on nearly two decades of extensive research, Dr. Lavers...Read More

Addis Ababa, June 11, 2024 – The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) hosted an impactful Internal Validation Workshop on Multidimensional Poverty in Urban Oromia. The event took place at the EEA’s headquarters and brought together the Research Team and experts from the Oromia Planning and Development Commission (OPDC), researchers, and higher officials to address and validate...Read More

On May 25, 2024, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) proudly announced the opening of its 8th regional chapter during its first regional conference on the Economic Development of the Afar Region. This significant event was co-organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), the EEA, and Samara University. The regional chapters of the EEA serve as essential...Read More

During the foundational conference marking the establishment of the Ethiopian Economics Association’s (EEA) regional chapter at Samara University, pivotal scientific findings on the economic cost of conflict were presented and thoroughly discussed. This event was a critical milestone in addressing the economic implications of conflict and exploring effective recovery strategies for the region. Dr. Degye...Read More

During the inaugural conference held on May 25, 2024, in Samara, Ethiopia, three pivotal institutions of the Afar region signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA). This MOU aims to foster collaboration on research capacity building and support the sustained economic growth of the region and beyond. The MOU...Read More

Samara, Ethiopia – On May 25, 2024, the Ruftana International Hotel in Samara buzzed with activity as distinguished economists, policymakers, and academics gathered for the First Annual Conference on the Afar Region Economic Development. This significant event, themed “The Economic Cost of Conflict and Options for Recovery,” was co-organized by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA),...Read More

IFPRI-ESSP is inviting interested EEA members to attend a Research and Policy Conference on “Rebuilding Livelihoods in Conflict-Affected Communities in Ethiopia: Research & Policy Conference” that it is co-organizing together with some CGIAR Research Initiatives and local partners on May 29, 2024 both physically and virtually. In-Person: Seats are limited. To secure your spot by completing the In-Person...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – May 17, 2024 The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and Oromia Bank (OB) solidified a significant partnership today, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Oromia Bank headquarters. This strategic collaboration centers on advancing resources through joint research, training initiatives, and events. The partnership capitalizes on the synergies between the two...Read More

Dear EEA members, EEA is pleased to announce the release of the latest publication of Ethiopian Journal of Economics (EJE) volume 32, Number 1 April 2023. The softcopies can be downloaded by clicking the following link. Interested members and partners can get hard copies of the publication at discounting rate. DownloadRead More

The EEA provided training for data collectors on data collection instruments for research in the Amhara region on Domestic Resource Mobilization Potential of the Amhara region. The main objective of the study is to assess the domestic resource mobilization potential of the region (tax and non-tax revenues), identify the tax bases, and assess the tax...Read More